High Performing Fibre Optic Cables with Kevlar®
DuPont™ Kevlar® K29 AP and Kevlar® K49 AP fibre reinforcement help provide improved flexibility in the design and manufacturing of fibre optic cables.
Kevlar® K29 AP and Kevlar® K49 AP help provide the fibre optic cable industry with better-performing, more cost-effective products, and improved flexibility in cable design and manufacturing, mechanical properties, and coverage of the optic fibre.
For example, in premise cable tests, Kevlar® K29 AP light decitex yarn has 15% more tenacity and 28% more tensile modulus compared to Kevlar® K29 1000 decitex yarn, which can result in lower cable strain and higher cable load – with material savings that can exceed 10%.
Kevlar® K49 AP, which is suitable for outdoor/ADSS fibre optic cables, can help manufacturers either develop longer-span, more robust cables with the same number of para-aramid strength members or modify the design of existing cables to achieve material savings.
For single fibre optical cables, Kevlar® AP yarns also provide crush resistance, cushion protection and a more uniform coverage of the optic fibre, helping to make cable production more efficient.
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Kevlar® AP
Kevlar® AP for Advanced Performance dramatically improves cost-effectiveness and design flexibility to help manufacturers build leaner, more robust consumer and industrial products. Discover the benefits of this next-generation fiber that builds on the excellent strength, exceptional quality, proven performance, and lightweight qualities of Kevlar® brand fiber.
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Fiber Optics
Kevlar® provides high tensile strength, helping to safeguard fiber optic cables against mechanical stresses to ensure optimal performance. Learn how the inherent dielectric properties, light weight, small diameter, and flexibility of Kevlar® meet requirements for a wide variety of fiber optic cable applications.