Miniflex Optical Fibre Protection Tube
Overview
Miniflex™ Protection Tube is a flexible tube made from tough polymers to protect optical fibres or lightweight optical fibre units.
We make hard plastic flexible through our patented grooved design and process. Miniflex™ Protection Tube has exceptionally low weight for the level of strength and protection it provides and it is the only flexible, durable polymer protective jacket in
the industry.
Features
l Tough
l Lightweight – as little as 5g/m
l Compact – small diameter down to 3mm
l Flexible – grooving allows tough polymer to be flexible
l Anti-kink property
l Very high crush resistance – upto 1400N
l Slit version – suitable for retro-fitting over installed fibre
l Small bend radius – down to 5x OD
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l Lightweight – as little as 5g/m
l Compact – small diameter down to 3mm
l Flexible – grooving allows tough polymer to be flexible
l Anti-kink property
l Very high crush resistance – upto 1400N
l Slit version – suitable for retro-fitting over installed fibre
l Small bend radius – down to 5x OD
| Material Applications | |||
| Material | Property | Best for... | Color |
| PBT | Hardest & toughest outdoor material, some UV resistance | All general applications | BLK, WHT |
| PA 12 | (Nylon) Hardest & toughest indoor material, European LSZH |
Frequently accessed ODFs needing extra protection | WHT |
| MDPE | Standard cable jacket material | Aerial | BLK |
| HDPE | Harder & denser than MDPE | Direct bury | ORG |
| PVDF | Used for indoor & outdoor applications. Meets US fire ratings (OFNR) |
Indoor use especially building risers | WHT |
| PP | Basic most cost effective grade | Protecting fibre in cabinets | ALL |
| PEMX | Specialised LSZH & riser material | Indoor use especially building risers | WHT, BLK |
