FRP Rod GFRP Central Strength Member For Optical Fiber Cables

• Aramid and FRP can be used together to make non-metallic fiber optic cables, which are mostly used in indoor environments because they are safer. Sometimes it is also used in outdoor environments, such as ADSS fiber optic cables used in power systems. Since there is no metal component in the ADSS cable, it will not be disturbed by lightning, and there is no risk of fire and breakdown at the joint.
• FRP is a Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic material that has the strength of steel at the fraction of the weight. FRP won’t corrode, rot, warp, attract insects, or rust, making it an ideal and long-lasting replacement for steel, wood and aluminum in a wide range of applications.
• Because FRP is a composite material made up of fiberglass reinforcements and polymer resins, FRP can also stand for Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer. The glass fiber provides the strength and stiffness, and the resin provides shape and protects the fibers.
• FRP is a common reinforcement to provide strength and durability in fiber optic drop cable. However, you have a choice of strength members for optical cable, and steel is also a consideration.

Features:
Light weight high strength, low density and high ratio of strength/weight.
Insensitive to lightning strike, it is suitable for the area with frequent lightning and rain.
Low expansion, it has low expansion coefficient in a wide range of temperature settings.
Free from interference, it can resist induction interference; can be installed close to the power line and electronic devices.
Corrosion free, which eliminates harmful gas born from metallic corrosion which can negatively, affects cable’s transmission quality.


Specifications:
Diameter (0.45-0.8mm)
Length: Upon customer request

Technical performance indicators:
Test item
Units(or Criteria)
Specifications
Appearance
Even in color and luster, no bur and crack, smooth surface
Diameter Tolerance
mm
±0.03
Tensile Strength
MPa
≧1200
Tensile Modulus
GPa
≧50
Elongation at break
%
≦4
Minimum bending radius
40D
No bur and crack or break, smooth surface, self-straighten
High temperature bending performance
50D,100℃±1℃, 120h
No bur and crack or break, smooth surface, self-straighten
Specifications in the above table conform to the industrial standard of China, the
customized product is available on request.

Product Usage:

• FRP is used as strength member as it provides high tensile strength & bending properties. • The combination of Aramid yarn and a specific resin gives high tensile strength , low bending radius and light weight making it suitable for FTTH / Drop/Ariel cables.

Product Details :

• ARP provides strength to the cable with low bending radius . • ARP prevents cable buckling with high modulus. • ARP is very light weight. • Various length options provide flexibility & throughput on production floor.