Faced with the many fiber optic cable equipment suppliers on the market, how do you choose? By price? By brand? By delivery time? Today, let’s put together a practical chart and break down the key selection criteria for fiber optic cable equipment, one by one.
The optical cable sheath is the “armor” of the optical cable—it protects the optical fibers inside from moisture, compression, and tension. The sheathing line is the final process in optical cable manufacturing and a critical step that determines whether the cable is usable.
Many cable plant owners carefully select their stranding machines but become casual when it comes to the sheathing line—thinking, “It’s just a plastic extruder, as long as it works.” In fact, the opposite is true. If the sheathing line is poorly chosen, even the best stranding work will be wasted.
Today, let’s talk about how to choose an optical cable sheathing line.
