Claremont, North Carolina – Draka Communications Americas has released a series of fiber optic loose tube cables specifically designed for use in airport and similar aviation facilities. These cables meet the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (FAA-E-2761-Type B). Draka’s FAA-compliant loose tube cables incorporate a highly chemical resistant double jacketing system that is ideally suited for use in pathways exposed to hydrocarbon liquids, de-icing fluids, cleaning solvents, jet fuels and other chemicals and lubricants typically found in aviation environments. These cables are available with a variety of fiber types. Key features and benefits include:
· Chemical resistant outer jacket for placement in runways and ducts for communication and lighting
· 20 foot mid-span buffer tube storage capability, allowing for mid cable access
· Buffer tubes that are flexible and craft friendly for easy routing in closures
· Available with the BendBright® family of bend insensitive fibers including single-mode and multimode fibers
· Colorlock® fiber coating for long lasting fiber reliability and color vibrancy with single-mode fibers
· Available from 6 to 60 fiber configurations
About Draka
In 2011, Draka was acquired by Prysmian, a leading player in the industry of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, with sales exceeding 4.5 billion Euro in 2010. The Prysmian Group is a truly global Company, with subsidiaries in 39 countries, 55 plants in 24 countries, 7 Research & Development Centers and 12,000 employees. Prysmian is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in the Blue Chip index.
Draka, headquartered in Amsterdam, has 9400 employees in countries worldwide and 2010 revenues of over € 2.4 billion. Draka has a presence in 31 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.
Draka’s activities are divided into three groups: Energy & Infrastructure, Industry & Specialty and Communications. Draka Communications with its four business units, Telecom Solutions, Multimedia Specials, Optical Fiber and Cable Solutions is a global market leader in the development, production and sales of fibers, cables and advanced network solutions. For more information please visit us online at www.draka.com/communications.
Draka Communications Americas Media Contact:
Tina Bryant, Marketing Communications Manager
Phone 828.459.8772
tina.bryant@draka.com