Fiber Optic Drop Cable Single-Mode Fiber, SMF FTTH Bend-Insensitive Fiber FRP PVC LSZH YD/T 1997

FTTH drop cable
June 27, 2025
The production of fiber optic drop cables involves various materials, processes, and strict quality control. The sheath materials typically include PVC (flexible and weather-resistant), LSZH (flame-retardant and eco-friendly), or PE (UV-resistant), reinforced with aramid yarn (Kevlar), steel wires, or FRP to enhance tensile strength, while the core fiber often uses bend-insensitive G.657 optical fiber. Key manufacturing processes include fiber coloring, extrusion (sheath coating), secondary coating, cabling, UV curing, and marking. Essential equipment such as extruders, fiber pay-off stands, take-up machines, laser diameter gauges, and spark testers ensures production precision. Finished products must undergo tensile strength, bending performance, environmental resistance, and attenuation tests, complying with standards like YD/T 1997, ITU-T G.657, and IEC 60794. These cables are ultimately used in FTTH drop wiring, building cabling, and pre-terminated applications, meeting high-reliability installation requirements.