Armored Fiber Cable vs. Unarmored Fiber Cable for Fiber Optic Solutions

Armored Fiber Cable vs. Unarmored Fiber Cable

(Taking 96-fiber indoor fiber cable as an example)

Outer Diameter

Armored fiber optic cable: 8.5 mm

Unarmored fiber optic cable: 13.5 mm

Weight

Armored fiber optic cable:about  5.5 kgs/50 m, 11 kgs/100 m

Unarmored fiber optic cable: 6.3 kgs/50 m, 12.6 kgs/100 m

Space Requirement

Armored fiber optic cable: Smaller space occupation
Unarmored fiber optic cable: Larger volume and bigger space occupation

Durability

Armored fiber optic cable: Rodent-proof, crush-resistant, bend-resistant, tensile-resistant and compression-resistant
Unarmored fiber optic cable: No special protective performance

Price

Comparable between the two types

Conclusion: For the 96-fiber specification, the armored fiber cable offers higher cost-effectiveness. It occupies less space while delivering superior performance.

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