Subsea Harsh Environment AFL Fiber Optic Cables
Subsea Fiber Optic Cable
AFL is a leading supplier of subsea fiber optic cable and components into the umbilical and towed array products for the oil & gas sector. The key technology for these products is AFL’s patented stainless steel fiber optic tube technology which packages the optical fiber in the best possible way resulting in a robust, compact product that is suitable for the high pressure of the subsea environment. AFL will customize the design to meet your needs to include different fiber counts, fiber types, metal types, tube sizes, belting materials, armor type, armor size, armor count, encapsulation types, color, print, packaging and length.
AFL’s subsea / submarine fiber optic cables are also used as a standalone communication and control cable for telecommunications and oil & gas applications. Whether the right of way is a river, lake, estuary, or sea, AFL can provide a suitable cable designed to meet the requirements of ruggedness, durability, and length.
Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Cable
Technology evolves at a relentless pace. The need for highly efficient, error-free data transfer has extended into many industries. AFL’s portfolio of Fiber Optic cables suitable for deployment in the Harshest of environmental conditions extends from highly-flexible, cut-resistant Deployable cables to Double-Jacket Double-Armor Loose-Tube outside plant cables. These solutions provide the bandwidth, performance, and reliability required in cutting-edge Passive applications.
Fiber optics are particularly useful in the industrial market because of their unique properties. Unlike copper cable, fiber optic cabling is resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it an ideal option for environments involving high voltages or machinery with variable frequency drives. Fiber optic cables do not conduct electricity, nor do they ignite in the presence of flammable materials, making them a safe alternative to traditional wiring. AFL offers specialty fiber cables which deliver predictable, repeatable and durable performance in the most demanding conditions, including those where high temperatures, chemicals and radiation exist.
Passive networks based on Fiber Optic technologies are rapidly being deployed in ever-increasingly challenging environments such as Industrial Facilities, Mines, and other environments where extreme conditions exist. Be it ultra-low temperature operations or repetitive motion applications, AFL has a Fiber Optic cable solution for you.
