The diameter of optical fibers is constantly decreasing, making it increasingly difficult to protect the fiber core. Twaron Tape is an aramid fiber matrix structure that allows the production of optical fiber cables with a diameter of only 1.2 mm. Simultaneously, it offers three to five times greater crush resistance than currently used aramid fiber shielding.
Producing thinner cables with Twaron Tape offers other advantages. For example, producing 1.2 mm cables results in a 30-50% increase in capacity for optical distribution frames (compared to 1.6 mm cable). Furthermore, thinner cables require less cooling power, thereby reducing costs—and emissions—at distribution centers.
Twaron Tape D2800 is a robust and flexible patented solution that contributes to faster cable production, saving valuable time. Twaron's flexibility allows for quicker and more convenient installation and handling, with easier stripping and termination of fiber optic cables. The tape is composed of a unique, dispersed Twaron fiber impregnated and bonded with a matrix material. This results in significant space savings and enables the extremely thin fiber optic cables. To ensure complete coverage and optimal strength and crush resistance, it uniformly wraps around the core of the fiber optic cable.
According to Christoph Hahn, Commercial Director of Teijin Aramid: “We were one of the early pioneers in fiber optic cable reinforcement technology, and as this market has developed, we have gained a deep understanding of its requirements. We are proud to contribute to this industry by offering our global partners our expertise in high-performance aramid fibers.”
Teijin Aramid experts will be present at Wire Düsseldorf 2012, at booth 9C37, to showcase Twaron Tape protection.
