Fiber optics is the heart of the system that allows driving high bandwidth to customers. Optical fibers with low attenuation are like big pipes that will ensure high quality internet connectivity. Many tele-communication companies are in the process of upgrading their fiber optical cable blowing system because of the demand for faster bandwidth among consumers.
Installation of these fiber optical cables is required to be done in a structured format and the method chosen depends on the length of the cables to be installed.
For long distance terrestrial optical fiber cable network i.e. Intercity connectivity of fiber optical cable blowing machine is the default method as based on pre-peration, shots of 4kms can be done in one go. Stanlay holds the world record for installing the 23 KMS in one shot!
For short installations of cables, typical of installation in cities, maxi duct rodders is the best options. Maxi duct rodders are tough composite fiberglass rods provided in a wheeled frame that allows them to be transported easily in an SUV/pickup truck or van.The rod itself has polypropylene coating that is abrasion resistant allowing use in telecom ducts even through bends owing to the low coefficient of friction of the rods.The durability of these duct rodders also called cable snakes or cable tiger allowthe rod to be pushed to from one open end of the duct to the other.These are ideal for installation of optical fiber telecom cables in buried or underground HDPE ducts UPTO 300 meters, and is the most widely used equipment for cable maintenance. Provided in galvanized metal frame with wheels & integral brake & M12 threaded rod ends at both ends. The optical fiber cable itself is attached to the rod and the rod when pulled back installs the cable into the duct in a jiffy.
When it comes to the most efficient way to lay fiber optic cables using an optical fiber cable blowing machine in India has been shown to be the most effective. It works by blowing air through a conduit which then propels a fiber optic cable forward at a constant speed. This cable is inserted into underground ducts which have been either directly buried using other equipment. This method is by default used by many of the big telecommunication companies in India for the installation of underground data cables. It has proved to be effective, time saving, and does the job.
