At SEC we have the capability to carry out these works efficiently and cost-effectively, we have two splicing machines in the field, a Fujikura 70S and Yamasaki Y90.
Fiber optic splicing is the process of joining a single thin glass strand also known as an optical fiber together with the use of a specialised fusion splicer, the fusion splicer machine is used to precisely align the two fiber ends then the glass ends are “fused” or “welded” together using an electric arc. This produces a transparent, non-reflective, and continuous connection between the fibers enabling a low loss connection.
Optical fibres come in two types: Single-mode fibres and Multi-mode fibres. Single-mode fibres have small cores and transmit infrared laser light. Multi-mode fibres have larger cores and transmit infrared light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Some optical fibres can be made from plastic. These fibres have a large core and transmit visible red light from LEDs
Some Key Benefits of Optical Fiber compared to Conventional Copper-based cable
- Cost of cable–there is no copper or generally no metallic materials in the cable which reduced production cost
- Thinner & Lightweight- compared to copper cable Fiber Optic cable is easier and less strenuous to install
- Low loss – Little loss over large distances, able to maintain better data transmission compared to copper
- Non-Flammable/Non-Metallic – Because no electricity is carious through the Fiber Optic cable there is no fire hazard, because most Fiber Optic cables are non-metallic, they can be run in with no segregation to LV/ HV Cables