It is widely proven that proper installation of fiber optic cables is crucial for their optimal performance. Given the wide variety of fiber optic cable models available on the market (loose tube, slotted, etc.) and the importance of protecting the fibers as soon as the cable is stripped, at 3dnet.es we have designed a multi-tube terminal that protects fiber optic tubes and/or bare optical fibers from the point of stripping to the point where they enter the optical distribution frame. It also allows the central element of the fiber optic cable to be cut and secured inside the terminal or, conversely, passed through it.The multi-tube terminal consists of two parts:
• The body, which is attached to the fiber optic cable using heat-shrink tubing.
• The head, where 5mm diameter PTFE tubes are attached. These tubes protect the optical fibers, preventing them from exceeding their minimum bend radius (a common cause of transmission failures).
The head can hold a maximum of 24 PTFE tubes, and their length is determined by the distance between the cable stripping point and the distribution and/or connector trays, as well as the need to create a fiber loop.
The terminal can be mounted in a suitable location near the termination point (e.g., inside cabinets, suspended ceilings, raised floors, cable ducts, etc.) using a screw attached to the terminal body.
The terminal body also has a screw for mounting it to cabinets, walls, etc. Additionally, one end features a medium-thickness heat-shrink tubing that allows it to be attached to fiber optic cable with an outer diameter between 30 and 12 mm.
The square head has slots where up to 24 PTFE tubes, each 5 mm in diameter, can be secured. Once the tubes are in place, they are attached to the body by pressure.
The length of the PTFE tubes will depend on the requirements of each installation.
