Intermittent Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Cable
High Fiber Packing Cables for Limited Space Availability - HFCL’s IBR Cables
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About
Introducing HFCL's patented Intermittent Bonded Ribbon (IBR), a breakthrough in fiber ribbon technology enhancing cable packing density. Compared to traditional flat ribbon cables, our IBR cable offers substantial reductions in weight and overall diameter. Our IBR cable family boasts a significant feature: high-productivity mass fusion splicing. This ensures not only swift installation but also rapid restoration in the event of unexpected outages. These cables accommodate more fibers in smaller ducts. Backed by a portfolio of 10 patents, this ribbon cable is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, adapting to both unarmored and armored cable constructions.
Features
Benefits
High-density Solutions
IBR's ribbon constructions range from 144 fiber to 3456 fibers, catering to any requirement
Flexibility Beyond Legacy Cables
Our IBR offers higher flexibility compared to legacy ribbon cables
Splicing Freedom
Choose mass fusion or individual fiber splicing as you need
Proprietary Low Friction Jacket
Enhanced jetting performance for reliability and speed
Urban Optimization
Tailored for congested urban environments, compliant with rigorous standards
Ideal for Miniducts
Our IBR cables are designed to fit in smaller ducts (20/25mm)
Key Specifications
Applications
- Underground direct burial
- Backbone network
- High density access network
- Data center solution
Variants
- Outside Plant Optiweb Ribbon Cable
This cable features high-density fiber with Optiweb Ribbon Technology for mass fusion splicing, compact diameter, and lower weight. The range includes duct cables, Micro Cables, Air Blown Cables, 1W Cables, and Flexi Tube Cables with Micro Module designs
- Inside Plant Optiweb Ribbon Cable
It is a high-density fiber cable, designed for flame-retardant applications within premises and riser spaces. The range includes CPR/UL-rated cables (72F to 864F: Cca – S1a,d0,a1) and OFNR-rated cables (12F to 72F)
FAQs
Ribbon fiber finds diverse applications in point-to-point networks, indoor and outdoor FTTH networks, and interconnections within MTP fiber wiring boxes. It is also commonly deployed in constructing circle trunk cable networks in urban settings, showcasing its versatility across various optical communication scenarios.
Ribbon cables provide the best of both worlds by seamlessly combining high fiber density with the easiest and fastest mass fusion splicing. This unique combination makes them an ideal choice for applications where maximizing fiber density and simplifying splicing processes are crucial considerations. This efficiency results in reduced installation time, lower labor costs, and significantly shorter restoration times during emergencies, highlighting the practical advantages of using ribbon cables.
Intermittent bonded ribbon cable features intermittent bonding between individual fibers. This design enhances the cable's flexibility, allowing it to be easily peeled off for termination or splicing. These cables are particularly advantageous in applications where the intermittent bonding property contributes to efficient installation and maintenance processes in optical communication networks.
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