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cable. Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is a leading cable manufacturer of secondary buffered fiber cable and is based in Roanoke, USA, where production takes place. We are proud of the close cooperation that has developed between Micropol and OCC since the late 1980s.</p> <div class="body-text" data-sr-id="10"> <p>Micropol sells fiber optic cable and proprietary multi-fiber cabling for use in data rooms, backbones, core networks but also in tough environments such as oil and gas, military, offshore and the mining industry. Manufacture takes place according to joint agreement or according to your requirements. All our pre-manufactured cabling is produced in Sweden.</p> <h2>Choose the right fiber optic cable for the applications</h2> <p>There are a large variety of different types of fiber optic cables, and they all have different features that make them great for some applications and environments, and not a good choice in other. Down below you can read about some common cables and where they can be beneficial to use. If you don’t find your answer, contact us and we will guide you to the right cable for your application or need.</p> </div> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col- col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--button text-center"> <div class="button-wrap"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="load-external-form-button button button--default button--theme">Contact us for your solution</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs tabs--gray tabs--pills"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul> <li><a href="#tab--breakout-cable" class="active">Breakout Cable</a></li> <li><a href="#tab--heavy-duty-cable-" class="">Heavy-duty Cable </a></li> <li><a href="#tab--slim-heavy-duty-cable" class="">Slim Heavy-duty Cable</a></li> <li><a href="#tab--loose-tube-cables" class="">Loose-tube Cables</a></li> <li><a href="#tab--micro-cables" class="">Micro Cables</a></li> <li><a href="#tab--ribbon-cables" class="">Ribbon Cables</a></li> </ul> </nav> <div class="tabs__container"> <div id="tab--breakout-cable" class="tab tab--active"> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Breakout fiber optic cables</h3> <p>A breakout fiber optic cable, also known as a breakout cable or fan-out cable, is a type of optical fiber cable that consists of several individual fibers bundled together. The cable is designed to provide easy separation of the individual fibers for termination or connection to different devices. Breakout fiber optic cables are commonly used in applications where flexibility, ease of termination, and individual fiber access are important. For example, in data centers or telecommunications installations, breakout cables make it convenient to connect individual fibers to different networking equipment or termination points without dealing with a large number of individual cables.</p> <h4>Key features of a breakout fiber optic cable</h4> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col-100 col-s-100"> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>Individual fibers</h5> <p>The cable contains multiple individual fibers within a common outer jacket.</p> <h5>Strength members</h5> <p>Breakout cables typically have strength members, such as aramid yarns or fiberglass, that provide mechanical support and protect the fibers.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>Outer jacket</h5> <p>The entire assembly is covered by an outer protective jacket that shields the fibers from environmental factors.</p> <h5>Separable units</h5> <p>The cable is designed so that the individual fibers can be easily separated or "broken out" from the main cable for termination.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col- col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--button text-center"> <div class="button-wrap"> <a href="/media/0lhjsk0c/breakoutcable_productsheet_en_v3-0.pdf" class="button button--default button--theme" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Breakoutcable Productsheet EN V3.0">Download product sheet about Breakout Fiber Optic Cables</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div id="tab--heavy-duty-cable-" class="tab "> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Heavy duty fiber optic cable</h3> <p>A heavy-duty fiber optic cable is designed to withstand more rugged environmental conditions and physical stresses compared to standard fiber optic cables. These cables are often used in harsh industrial, military, or outdoor environments where factors like mechanical wear, moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures may pose challenges to the integrity and performance of the optical fibers. The cable can be run over by cars, attached to the wall, clamped on the wire or hung vertically – up to 2 km in a single attachment point.</p> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col- col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--button text-center"> <div class="button-wrap"> <a href="/media/iyjd0bz2/hdoptocable_productsheet_en_4-1.pdf" class="button button--default button--theme" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Hdoptocable Productsheet EN">Download product sheet about Heavy-duty fiber optic cable </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div id="tab--slim-heavy-duty-cable" class="tab "> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Slim heavy duty</h3> <p>The slim heavy-duty cable is a slimmer version of the heavy-duty fiber optic cable and are developed to be used where size and weight are important factors for transport and usage. These cables are strong, light weight and used in harsh and hostile environments. The design of the cable is compact and rounded to facilitate transport and roll-out. The bended spiral cable core offers high flexibility, long duration, and optical fiber protection. The slim heavy-duty fiber optic cable has been developed especially for tactical communication over long distances.</p> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col- col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--button text-center"> <div class="button-wrap"> <a href="/media/1rtjuc30/shd_optocable_productsheet_en_1-0.pdf" class="button button--default button--theme" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="SHD Optocable Productsheet EN 1.0">Download product sheet about Slim Heavy-duty Fiber optic cable</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div id="tab--loose-tube-cables" class="tab "> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Loose-tube fiber optic cable</h3> <p>Loose-tube fiber optic cable is a type of optical fiber cable where individual optical fibers are contained within their own protective tubes, known as loose tubes. Each loose tube typically holds one or more optical fibers and provides protection against environmental factors such as moisture, physical stress, and temperature fluctuations.</p> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col- col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--button text-center"> <div class="button-wrap"> <a href="/media/ue1dcxyg/loosetube48om4_productsheet_en_v2-0.pdf" class="button button--default button--theme" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Loosetube48om4 Productsheet">Download product sheet about Loose-tube fiber optic cable 48 OM4</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div id="tab--micro-cables" class="tab "> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Micro fiber optic cable</h3> <p>Micro cables are extra thin fiber optical cables with a smaller diameter compared to standard-sized fiber optic cables. These cables are designed to be lightweight, flexible, and suitable for applications where space and size constraints are a concern, for example micro ducts. The micro fiber optic cables are extra thin and flexible for ease installation also when it comes to long runs.</p> <h4>Key features of micro fiber optic cables</h4> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col-100 col-s-100"> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>Reduced diameter</h5> <p>Micro fiber optic cables have a smaller outer diameter compared to standard cables. This characteristic is advantageous in situations where space is limited or where a more inconspicuous installation is required.</p> <h5>Flexibility</h5> <p>The reduced size often contributes to increased flexibility, allowing these cables to be easily routed through tight spaces or around corners.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>Lightweight</h5> <p>Micro cables are typically lighter than their larger counterparts, which can be beneficial in situations where minimizing weight is a consideration, such as in aerospace or automotive applications.</p> <h5>Applications</h5> <p>Micro fiber optic cables are used in various applications, including telecommunications, data centers, medical equipment, and sensing systems.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div id="tab--ribbon-cables" class="tab "> <div class="tab__body"> <section class="block text white-bg "> <div class="block-text block-text--single"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-100"> <h3>Ribbon fiber optic cable</h3> <p>A ribbon fiber optic cable is a type of optical fiber cable where multiple fibers are laid parallel to each other and held together by a thin ribbon-like structure. The ribbon structure allows for efficient mass fusion splicing, simplifying the installation and maintenance of the optical fibers.</p> <p>Ribbon fiber optic cables are commonly used in long-distance telecommunications networks, both in indoors and outdoors installations, especially in areas where high fiber density and efficient splicing are crucial. The design of ribbon cables streamlines fiber management and simplifies the handling of a large number of optical fibers. The ribbon fiber optic cable can be installed environments where there can be electrical interference, for example, adjacent to power lines.</p> <h4>Key features of ribbon fiber optic cables</h4> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col-100 col-s-100"> <div class="row sub-grid"> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>Parallel fiber arrangement</h5> <p>The optical fibers within a ribbon cable are arranged in a flat, parallel configuration. Typically, a ribbon may contain multiple fibers, and these fibers are aligned side by side.</p> <h5>Mass fusion splicing</h5> <p>Ribbon cables are designed to facilitate mass fusion splicing, where multiple fibers can be spliced simultaneously. This significantly speeds up the splicing process and reduces installation time and costs.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col col-s-100"> <div class="grid-item grid-item--text "> <h5>High fiber count</h5> <p>Ribbon cables are particularly advantageous when a high fiber count is needed. 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