SteelPatch Armor:

SteelPatch Armored MPO Fiber Cables feature a specialized jacketing developed for deployment in hazardous environments. SteelPatch armor is constructed from military grade steel which is then molded into a helical shape in order to shield the internal fibers. This allows SteelPatch armor to increase cable strength by 7x while remaining fully flexible and lightweight. SteelPatch Armored MPO Fiber Cables reduce the risk of damage during installation, protect against damage from pests, and provide a ruggedized solution for construction sites and other industrial areas.

The MPO connector is used in popular optical transceivers including the QSFP+, QSFP28, CPAK, CXP, and CFP transceivers. This economical connector has allowed 40G (40GBASE-SR4), 100G (100GBASE-SR10 & 100GBASE-SR10), and high transmission rates to be cost-effective by distributing the signals across four to twelve fibers.

SteelFlex Armor:

This premium tactical fiber optic cable is ruggedized using steel locks to ensure that optical network transmission is undisturbed by severe crush loads, natural disasters, or even animal damage, while preserving the remarkable flexibility required for tight corners or locations.

These highly ruggedized yet lightweight and flexible fiber optic cables are resistant to mechanical damage caused by crushing, abrasion, cutting, and pulling – all of which can easily break the cable’s fiber strands.

This results in a high-performance fiber optic network that is several times more reliable and has substantially less downtime than using traditional fiber optic cables. SteelFlex Armored tactical fiber cables are ideal for military applications since they are engineered to withstand the harsh environments and conditions.