What Fiber Optic Constructions Do We Make a Lot at PCA?

At Proterial Cable America Cable Solutions in New Hampshire, we make fiber optic cables for a wide variety of uses. If a university needs campus-wide networking, we have the answer. If a data center needs cable with strong bandwidth and good connectivity, our product is ideal. Ultimately, our fiber optic cables are used for modern network communications, so our customers can enjoy high-speed data transfer, seamless connectivity and secure transmissions.  

If you’re wondering which constructions our team makes the most, read on to learn about five common constructions, what they’re used for and why they’re in such high demand. 

Featuring tight buffers stranded with water-blocking aramid yarns, this distribution cable is enclosed in a jacket that is both UV-resistant and suitable for cold. No matter if it is indoors or out, the design of this cable ensures durability and performance. 

You’d commonly see this cable installed in campus buildings because it is perfect for fiber network expansion. It can provide reliable connectivity in distributed environments.  

Its common use is in large part due to its efficiency and reliability with modern infrastructure. 

Single Unit Tight Buffer Armored Distribution Cable

This cable is used when the location means that the cable is exposed to potential damage and would otherwise require conduit for protection. It’s built for protection, with tight buffers stranded with aramid yarns and jacketed with an aluminum interlocking armor. On top of that, a secondary jacket is applied over the armor for additional durability. 

This cable has been called on more and more as fiber networking has reached new environments. It is a cost-effective solution for a high-risk installation that needs extra protection. 

2 Fiber Round Cable

When Fiber Optic connections need efficient cable management, the 2 Fiber Round Cable is often used. Including tight buffers jacketed with aramid yarns, it is highly flexible and durable, which makes it common for patch cables with Uniboot connectors. 

These cables take up less space and lack a preferential bend direction, which has increased their popularity. Additionally, Uniboot connectors simplify installation by allowing easier insertion and removal from patch panels. 

Data centers are expanding all the time. That has meant nanocore micro distribution cables are being used more and more as they are great at efficiently managing vast amounts of data. 

This cable features colorized fibers sub-unitized with aramid yarn and a jacket. These sub-units are stranded together to create a compact and high-density solution for large-scale applications. The cable’s high fiber count and compact design make them ideal for high-density fiber optic networks. 

Class IV, Type CL4P-OF Indoor, Plenum-rated Power+ Hybrid Cable

These hybrid cables are UL Class IV approved, designed & tested to support Fault-Managed Power Systems, containing both 450V rated DC wires & Single-Mode Fiber, simultaneously supporting AC or DC Power & Data, in a single cable solution. They offer a smaller AWG power wire, supporting higher voltage which allows for longer assemblies and further reach to support edge devices and equipment. 

We offer a variety of Hybrid (Fiber & Power) configurations, 2 – 12 Fiber, Tight-Buffer, Distribution Style plus, from 2 conductor to 8 pair of 16, 14 or 12 AWG power wires. Class IV cables are eligible for interconnection with Fault Managed Power Equipment. Our product supports higher voltage allowing for longer assemblies and further reach to support edge devices and equipment. 

Expert Engineers Lead to Advanced Fiber Optics

These constructions are common requests from our customers, and the reason we can deliver such a continuously high-quality product is because our team of experienced engineers work hard to keep our fiber optic solutions top-of-the-line, durable and efficient. 

In addition to the common constructions we offer, our team which includes Fiber Optics Field Applications Engineer Henry Rice, Wireless Principal Product Engineer Ken Davis and Director of Product Engineering Eduardo Garza is constantly innovating to support the constantly evolving needs of our customers, and as a result PCA offers a wide variety of additional fiber optic solutions. 

Choose the Right Fiber Optic Cable

Whether you’re need tight buffer distribution, armored, high-density micro distribution or Hybrid Class IV solutions, PCA-NH offers reliable, high-performance fiber optics tailored to your needs. 

Explore our fiber optic cable solutions here and connect with our experts to find the best fit for your application. Contact us today so we can help you get started!