AFL Spider Web Ribbon cable

Spider Web Ribbon (SWR) from AFL represents advancement in fibre density, whereby fibre-optic cables are weaved rather than produced inline, as in conventional 12F ribbon alternatives.

Eliminating the high portion of lost space using traditional round tubes with loose fibres, SWR achieves up to a 35% reduction in cable diameter. This means more cable per drum, for less weight — SWR is up to 55% lighter than loose tube cable of the same capacity.

The smaller cable diameter also increases cable bend performance, and means faster pulling speed and conduit feed. All these features combine to deliver reduced freight and installation costs, storage space, installation time and reduced space requirements for splicing enclosures.

SWR allows mass ribbon splicing as well as easily separating to single fibre elements for single fibre splicing. Ribbons are ring-marked for easy identification. SWR dry core eliminates the use of water blocking gels, further reducing installation time and costs. SWR is available in outside plant, premise and microcable options.