Complying with National, International or Customer Specific standards, CBI Electric: Aberdare ATC Telecom Cables (Pty) Ltd manufactures a comprehensive range of optical fibre cables using single and/or multimode optical fibres. CBI Electric: Aberdare ATC Telecom Cables (Pty) Ltd have also introduced a comprehensive range of cable ideally suited for industrial applications called " FibreWorx " . Our latest developments include micro blown cables that is specifically designed to take advantage of blown cable technology.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems allow for the timely execution of orders and tight control on inventory. Type testing is performed during the development phase of a product and routine testing during normal manufacture to ensure conformance to customer specification. These cables are tested in accordance with the latest applicable IEC test methods at our highly sophisticated development laboratory. Listed as an ISO 9001 company, we proclaim our dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Three basic constructions are used, namely, concentric assemblies of tight buffered optical fibres, concentric assemblies of gel filled loose tube fibres or a single gel filled loose tube with fibre. The cable tensile strength is assured by the use of strength members, e.g. non-metallic glass reinforced polymers (GRP) and aramid yarn or steel strands. Various methods of outer protection can be supplied, e.g. steel wire armouring (SWA), corrugated steel tape (CST) or APL.
Most optical fibre cables fall into one of two categories, tight buffered or loose tube.
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These cables have a corrugated steel tape armour, and are therefore suitable for direct burial, but can be used for a host of applications where the cable is subjected to an abnormal environment.
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- The ATC “breakout” series are cables made up from individually ruggedised tight buffered fibre units specifically designed for in-building distribution.
- They will tolerate vertical installation, making them ideal for risers.
- These cables are ideal for point to point links, eliminating the need for patchcords.
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The ATC “corrugated steel tape armoured” cable is suitable for direct burial in “normal” soils. Special cable designs can be provided to counter the contractional forces encountered in black turf. CST armouring will also provide the necessary protection for alternative applications where the cable is subjected to abnormal crush or impact forces during installation or service, such as duct or lashed aerial.
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- The ATC “distribution” series are compact tight buffered cables specially designed for a wide variety of in-building and inter-building connections.
- They will tolerate vertical installation and can support their own weight for considerable drops, making them ideal for risers.
- These cables are ideal for point to point links, eliminating the need for fibre patchcords in many instances.
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The ATC “FibreWorx” series ideally suited for industrial applications, are compact, loose tube cables specifically designed for short haul duct installations, but will tolerate aerial installation if UV protected and lashed.
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The ATC “field deployable” cable is a compact, tight buffered cable specifically designed for military applications, but was later adapted to provide fast restoration of telephone links.
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The ATC “heavy duty duct” series ideally suited for Industrial applications are compact, loose tube cables specifically designed for long haul duct applications, but will tolerate aerial installation if UV protected and lashed.
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The ATC “long span aerial” cable has been specifically designed for aerial self-supporting applications on HV towers, with span lengths up to 500 meters.
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The ATC “low count aerial cable” is a single loose tube aerial self-supporting cable specifically designed for installation on pole routes with spans up to 83 m.
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These cables are suitable for most duct applications, both long haul and for LAN backbone in the industrial environment.
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The ATC “medium span aerial” cable has specifically been designed for aerial self-supporting applications on pole routes or HV towers with span lengths up to 250 metres.
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The ATC “metallic duct” series are compact loose tube cables specifically designed for heavy duty duct applications.
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The ATC “metallic external” series are compact, loose tube cables specifically designed to tolerate a harsh environment, and is suitable for direct burial. It will however also provide the necessary protection for alternative applications where the cable is subjected to abnormal crush or impact forces during installation or service.
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The ATC “mineshaft cable” range has been specifically designed for installations in the mining environment, and therefore particular attention has been given to long vertical drops, high impact resistance, and safety requirements.
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The ATC “monotube” series are compact loose tube, aerial self-supporting cables specifically designed for selfsupporting installation on pole or traction mast routes, with spans up to 70 m
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The ATC “ruggedised” series are tight buffered cables, specifically designed for tails and patch cords, but are also ideal for indoor distribution in trunking and risers.
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The ATC “short span” series are compact loose tube aerial self-supporting cables specifically designed for installation on pole routes with 70 m spans, but are suitable for a multitude of self-supporting applications.
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