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Industrial Armored Fiber Patch Cable, LC UPC to LC UPC, Duplex, 2F, OM4
The industrial armored cable features strong tensile strength, strong pressure and rodents resistance, and good flexibility characteristics. Besides, it is bending resistant, oil-resistant, and wear-resistant, which has 3-5 years of service life under long-term outdoor exposure or rain. Therefore, the industrial armored cable is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications, such as connecting the networks of two buildings through the use of an underground conduit or direct buried.
Product Highlights
TPU Jacket Features Water, Abrasion Resistance
Helical Steel Armor Provides Crush & Rodent Protection
Operate in Extreme Temperature Ranges, from -40°C~+85°C
High Compressive Forces and Resist Crushing
Field Deployment in Harsh Environments
Specifications
| Connector A | LC UPC Duplex | Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers | Fiber Grade | Bend Insensitive |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm | Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Trunk Outside Diameter (OD) | 4.0mm | Breakout Outside Diameter (OD) | 3.0mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm | Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Cable Jacket | TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) | Tension of Pulling Eye | 245N |
| Crush Resistance | 2000/3000 N/100mm (Long/Short Term) | Tensile Load | 500/800N (Long/Short Term) |
| Connector Durablity | 500 times | Flex Resistance | 2000 Cycles |
| Insertion Loss | < 0.3 dB | Return Loss | ≥20dB |
| Attenuation at 850nm | 3.0dB/km | Attenuation at 1300nm | 1.0dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176℉) | Storage Temperature | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176℉) |
Features
Stronger than Regular Cable, yet Highly Flexible
Constructed with a buffered fiber surrounded by a helical stainless steel armor, a layer of kevlar yarn, braiding and TPU outer jacket to protect fibers from physical damage and provide strain relief.
Built of Durable TPU for Deployment in Outdoor Settings
TPU cables are water- and abrasion-resistant and can be deployed in outdoor settings without the need for rigid conduits.
Convenient Direct Burial & Durable Conduits Applications
Connecting the networks of two buildings through an underground conduit or direct burial.
Ideal for Various Harsh Installation Environments
Ideal for use in indoor workplaces to outdoor construction sites where extreme environmental conditions are present.
FAQ
1. What is an industrial armored fiber patch cable and how is it different from a standard patch cord?
Unlike standard patch cords, this cable has a stainless steel spiral armor layer that protects the fiber against crushing, pulling and rodent damage, plus an oil-resistant, wear-resistant jacket. It is built for harsh environments where ordinary patch cords fail quickly.
2. What are the main advantages of the armored design?
Strong tensile strength, high crush resistance, rodent resistance, good flexibility, bend resistance, oil resistance and wear resistance — the cable survives long-term outdoor exposure or rain with a service life of 3–5 years.
3. Why choose OM4 multimode fiber for this cable?
OM4 provides 4700 MHz·km effective bandwidth at 850 nm, supporting high-speed applications up to 100G while keeping system cost lower than single mode for campus and building-to-building links under 550 m.
4. What are the optical performance specifications?
Insertion loss ≤ 0.3 dB and return loss ≥ 30 dB (UPC polish), ensuring stable low-loss transmission. Every cable is 100% factory tested before shipment with test reports available on request.
5. What transmission distances does OM4 support?
OM4 supports 10GBASE-SR up to 400 m, and 40G/100GBASE-SR4 up to 150 m, making it ideal for high-speed links between buildings and within data centers.
6. Is OM4 backward compatible with OM3 and existing multimode networks?
Yes. OM4 is fully backward compatible with OM3, OM2 and existing multimode equipment, so you can deploy it directly into current networks without changing infrastructure.
7. What is the effective bandwidth of OM4?
OM4 offers an effective modal bandwidth of 4700 MHz·km at 850 nm and 4700 MHz·km at 953 nm (per TIA/EIA standards), delivering more headroom than OM3 for future upgrades.
8. How does the cable achieve rodent and crush resistance?
The stainless steel spiral armor forms a rigid protective layer around the fiber. Rodents cannot bite through the metal armor, and the armor absorbs crushing and impact forces that would damage standard cables.
9. What is the jacket material and why is it oil and abrasion resistant?
The cable uses an oil-resistant and wear-resistant jacket, ideal for industrial environments with exposure to oil, chemicals and mechanical friction. Custom jacket materials are available on request to match your application.
10. What is the service life under outdoor exposure?
With the armored structure and weather-resistant jacket, the cable provides a service life of 3–5 years under long-term outdoor exposure to rain, significantly longer than non-armored alternatives.
11. What is the operating temperature range?
The armored cable operates reliably from -40°C to +85°C, covering extreme outdoor climates, industrial plants, and underground installations.
12. Can it be installed in underground conduit or direct buried?
Yes. The combination of armor and protective jacket makes it suitable for underground conduit and direct-buried installation, such as connecting the networks of two buildings.
13. What is the minimum bend radius and how flexible is it?
Despite the armor, the cable maintains good flexibility with a small bend radius, allowing installation through ducts, corners, and tight spaces without performance loss. It also withstands repeated bending during installation and daily operation.
14. What applications is this cable ideal for?
Indoor and outdoor applications including building-to-building network connections, underground conduit and direct burial, factory floors, oil & gas sites, mining, outdoor cabinets and high-speed campus networks.
15. Do you support custom lengths, connectors, colors and packaging?
Yes, we offer full OEM/ODM service. Custom length, connector combinations (LC/SC/ST/FC), fiber count, jacket color, and custom logo printing are all available. Send us your specifications for a tailored solution.
16. What is the MOQ, and do you provide samples?
MOQ is flexible and can be discussed based on your order quantity. Samples are available before bulk orders so you can verify quality first. Contact us for sample lead time and pricing.
17. What is the delivery time for bulk orders?
For standard specifications, production usually takes 5–10 working days; bulk orders are typically shipped within 15–20 working days depending on quantity and customization level. We confirm the exact schedule when you place the order.
18. What certifications and quality standards do you have?
Our factory is ISO9001 certified, and products comply with CE, RoHS and Telcordia GR-326 standards. Full test data (insertion loss, return loss) is provided with each batch.
19. What is the warranty and after-sales support?
We provide a 2-year warranty on all armored patch cables. In the event of any quality issue, our after-sales team offers a free replacement or repair, and our engineers provide technical support and installation guidance throughout the collaboration.
20. How is it packaged for export and do you support wholesale distribution? Each cable is individually packed with protective caps and bubble wrap, then boxed in export-standard cartons suitable for sea freight. Neutral or custom-branded packaging is available. As a professional manufacturer, we support wholesale orders, bulk distribution, and dropshipping with competitive factory prices.
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