PVC is the most widely used fiber optic cable outer sheath material. It has good performances, good chemical resistance and weathering resistance, low cost, low flammability, and can meet the requirements of general occasions. Fiber optic cables are designed to provide high-speed, no-signal-loss, and EMI-free communication in telecommunication, powergrid, datacenter, broadband, and industrial applications. However, the PVC sheathed optical cable will produce dense smoke when. In a fiber-optic cable, the jacket covers a later of strengthening fibers, which covers a primary coating, which covers glass cladding, which covers the optical fibers themselves. Functions of strengthening fibers: Instead of just metal wire or fiberglass rods as in the cables destined for the outdoor or armored environment, extra elements like steel wire may be included for additional protection. In addition, the sheath also acts to prevent.
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