The new 1728 and 3456 fibre count FlexRibbon™
Products feature an ultra-compact outside plant cable design that contains bend insensitive fibres, small enough to fit into a 31.75mm (1.25 inches) and 38.1mm (1.5 inches) duct, respectively. In the case of the 1728 fibre design, there is a 21 percent smaller diameter (38 percent volume reduction) over traditional flat ribbon designs. And while the new FlexRibbon™ products provide high packing density, they also feature 200 and 250-micron fibre ribbons that still provide the advantages of mass fusion splicing.
The significantly smaller diameter and lighter weight cables have superior kink resistance and increased flexibility, which allows for easier installation and the use of smaller ducts. This new technology features the best attributes of loose fibre and flat ribbon combined into one.
