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Fiber Optic Cables
for Harsh Environments
In recent years, R&M has invested a lot in completing and increasing the capacity
of its fiber optic cable production. Combined with know-how and flexibility, this is how
sophisticated cable constructions are implemented.
Since R&M began manufacturing its own
fiber optic cables in 2018, much has been
done to increase both production capacities
and flexibility. The first major investment was
the purchase of a complete buffer line. It is
the starting point for the manufacture of all
types of patch cords as well as the production
of solid and compact fibers. To increase the
capacity of the plant, a compensator was added
that allows drums to be changed without
having to stop production completely.
The renovation of the oldest sheathing
system resulted in a further increase in capacity:
This not only increased the speed of
production, but also expanded the possibilities
of the plastic materials to be processed.
Based on this, cable constructions are now
being developed and manufactured, which
are characterized by their resilience and
are thus used in mobile applications, such
as broadcasting, in the military or in other
industrial areas.
New materials and designs
The latest boost in innovation is based on
recent investments in the cable plant, which,
on the one hand, support the production of
high-end loose tubes for demanding applications
and, on the other, enable new material
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