With Launch of FieldShield StrongFiber, Clearfield Introduces Multiple ISP and OSP Optical Fiber Cable Assembly Innovations
06 Febrero 2015 - 8:00AM
Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq:CLFD), the specialist in
fiber management and connectivity platforms for communications
providers, today announced FieldShield StrongFiber. StrongFiber is
OSP rated and is an OSP ready-for in-duct-placement 900um optical
fiber cable that delivers exceptional pull strength in a small form
factor. Teamed with other elements within the FieldShield product
line, StrongFiber reduces the cost of fiber deployment with reduced
installation time, material weight and slack storage requirements.
FieldShield StrongFiber launches many exciting new innovations in
the field of fiber deployment.
"To reduce the cost of broadband deployment, we need to reduce
not only the skill and time required for site installation, but
also the extent of the pre-engineering required," said Matt
Brigham, product marketing manager for Clearfield. "The size and
strength of StrongFiber allow for the product to be deployed in any
environment without concern for drop lengths chosen. Teamed with
other elements of the FieldShield product line, StrongFiber can be
used in most environments in place of flat drop optical cable,
where conduit or microduct is being used."
Industry's First 900um Drop Cable
Deployed in the OSP, StrongFiber becomes the first 900um OSP
drop cable. User may specify standard connectors or FieldShield
Pushable Connectors that enable FieldShield StrongFiber to be
easily pulled through FieldShield Ruggedized Microduct. Teamed with
spooling technology incorporated into Clearfield's SmartRoute
Deploy Reel, StrongFiber drop cables of up to 300 feet are shipped
on a 4.5" x 1" reel with integrated bulkhead and pre-mated adapter
that can be easily mounted into a small form factor fiber
management element of choice, from customer wall boxes, demarcation
points, pedestals and cabinets to SFU/MDU environments.
StrongFiber as an ISP cable reduces pre-engineering and
on-site installation time for MDU and Riser
deployments.
The high variability of MDU architectures has made FTTp
deployments within those structures a challenge. Extensive
engineering has been required to ensure proper cable lengths. With
StrongFiber, pre-engineering is minimal because the 4.5" SmartRoute
Deploy Reel, upon which StrongFiber is shipped, can be mounted at
the destination site and the desired length simply pulled from the
wheel to the access point. The small form factor of the 900um fiber
makes slack storage minimal and easy to accommodate. The
exceptional pull strength of StrongFiber makes it craft-friendly
and easy for the technician to handle without fear of fiber
damage.
A Brief Technical Primer
One or both ends of the StrongFiber cable are terminated with a
FieldShield Pushable Connector for transport through FieldShield
Ruggedized Microduct. Once the pushable connector has reached its
destination, the connector assembly is completed with the supplied
connector housings and the connector is mated to the adapter. The
remaining slack on the reel is pre-stored with no further slack
management required. The terminated end on the reel is pre-tested,
cleaned, and mated in a Clearfield factory environment, leaving the
technician to simply mate the patch cord to the adapter on the
wheel. The small form factor of the cable assembly and deploy reel
allows the StrongFiber to be pulled, and slack stored, from the
customer demarcation point if the service provider chooses. This
reduces the size requirements of the access point (above or below
grade) providing for a more aesthetically pleasing solution in the
neighborhood. With less cable weight and, therefore, less
co-efficient of friction (COF), installations are more timely and
with minimal friction as the cable is pulled through bends and
turns throughout the route path.
Reduced Patch Cord Pileup
StrongFiber may be used in place of a traditional patch cord for
reduced cable pileup within the route path of new or traditionally
oversubscribed frames within a central office, head-end, data
center or remote hut. With the more than 85% reduction from 3mm
patch cords and 69% reduction from a 1.2mm patch cord, StrongFiber
greatly reduces chances of micro-bends with reduced weight
maximizing the cable radius and bend limiting equipment on any
fiber management element.
Superior Fiber Termination Performance and
Specifications
Clearfield delivers FiberDeep performance on all FieldShield
optical cable assemblies. The FiberDeep guarantee ensures a .2dB
insertion loss. FieldShield SmartFiber is a 900um G657 A2 bend
insensitive optical fiber cable. This loose-tube construction
features mini-Kevlar, providing 18 lbs of tensile strength while
allowing movement for thermal expansion/construction through
temperature extremes.
Availability
StrongFiber is now shipping, alongside the other elements of the
FieldShield fiber delivery system. StrongFiber is fully supported
by the FieldSmart fiber management platform and CraftSmart fiber
storage and enclosure product line. See Clearfield
or a Clearfield distributor of your choice for pricing. A
demonstration video is available.
About Clearfield, Inc.
Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq:CLFD) designs, manufactures and
distributes fiber optic management, protection and delivery
products for the communications networks of leading ILECS, CLECs,
MSO/cable TV companies and mobile broadband providers. We help
service providers solve the Fiber Puzzle, which is how to reduce
high costs associated with deploying, managing, protecting and
scaling a fiber optic network to deliver the mobile, residential
and business services customers want. Based on the patented
Clearview™ Cassette, our unique single-architected, modular fiber
management platform is designed to lower the cost of broadband
deployment and maintenance by consolidating, protecting and
distributing incoming and outgoing fiber circuits and enable our
customers to scale their operations as their subscriber revenues
increase. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Clearfield deploys
millions of fiber ports each year throughout North America and
beyond.
CONTACT: Clearfield PR Contact
Christy Kemp
Calysto Communications
Tel: + 1 404 266 2060 x539
ckemp@calysto.com
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