Claremont, North Carolina, (NYSE EURONEXT: DRAKA) – Draka Communications – Americas, one of the leading North American producers of fiber optic cable, announces the release of two new ruggedized, halogen-free optical fiber cable products.
Draka ezPREP® Indoor-Outdoor Gel-Free Low-Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables, are now available in two heavy-duty designs, and will provide more robust cable solutions to address particularly challenging applications, such as tunnels. Both cable designs utilize Draka・fs extensive single-mode and multimode optical fiber portfolio including BendBright®, Draka・fs highly desired bend-insensitive fiber. The new dual-jacket non-armored design is capable of sustaining a 1000lbf tensile load which is more than 60% improvement over standard products.
Draka is also releasing an LSZH cable incorporating corrugated steel tape armor which provides greater compressive loading resistance, as well as rodent protection for direct buried applications or other harsh environments. The gel-free cable construction has been proven to save time and reduce installation costs. Both of these cables meet the flame requirements of Type OFNG cable in accordance with NEC Article 770 and comply with the FT4 flame testing per CSA. ・gThese versatile indoor-outdoor cable designs are ideal for confined spaces where reduction of smoke and hazardous emissions are primary safety concerns・h, states Dean Yamasaki, Manager of Applications & Technology at Draka Communications Americas.
About Draka
Draka (Euronext Amsterdam: DRAK), headquartered in Amsterdam, has 9,400 employees in countries worldwide and 2009 revenues of over € 2 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 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