Fibre Optic Cabling Installation Services
When customers demand information, convenience, and 24/7 support through online channels, your business’ success requires fast, reliable, and high-bandwidth network connectivity. If this sounds like what your business needs, then the solution you are looking for is fibre optic cabling.
Our services include
- Fibre Optic Network Design & Installation
- Moves, Adds and Changes
- Site Surveys and Management of Project
- Groundworks
- Mode
- Terminating
- CCTV / Surveillance
- Access Control
- AV Systems
- Point of Sale / POS Cabling
- WAP / Wireless Access Points Cabling
- Moving and Technical Relocation Services
- Testing & Fault finding
What is Fibre Optic Cabling?
Fibre optic cables are network cables typically made of glass filaments thinner than a human hair that can transmit data at speeds and bandwidths significantly better than traditional cables made of conductive metal like copper.
This is because the data in fibre optic cables is transmitted via pulses of light, which, by the laws of physics, travels faster than electrons passing through metal.
These filaments have a reflective outer coating, allowing the light pulses to bounce from side to side. This, in turn, allows the signal to go around corners. They usually come in bundles for more data to be transmitted. They also have more outer layers for insulation and protection.
Is Fibre Optic Cabling The Best Option?
There are a number of reasons why fibre optic cabling installation will best suit your organisation, including:
Copper cabling was first developed with the goal of only transmitting voice signals. The amounts of data we transmit through networks nowadays far outweigh the bandwidth requirements of voice signals. Fibre optic cabling can answer those bandwidth demands more efficiently while taking up similar amounts of space.
The Benefits Of Fibre vs Copper Cabling
Fibre optic cables can transmit data through distances farther than typical copper cabling before having to deal with distortion issues. Generally speaking, copper cables have a limit of a hundred metres for decent quality data transfers. With the right setup, fibre optic cables can transfer data over hundreds of kilometres without degradation.
The thinness of fibre optic cables relative to copper cables make them less prone to damage and pull pressure. Fibre is more resistant to changes in the weather and temperature than copper. Because fibre cables don’t carry an electric current, they are immune to electromagnetic interference and don’t become a fire hazard because of wear and tear.
Despite the upfront expense of having fibre optic cabling installed costing more than traditional copper cabling, the investment that brings in all the aforementioned benefits, as well as the much lower maintenance requirements, make it more valuable in the long run. The growing acceptance of this technology will also make it more affordable for small private enterprises.
Types of Fibre Optic Cabling - Single-mode fibre
There are three types of fibre optic cables, each of which is designed to fit specific network requirements:
Single-mode fibre is made up of a single strand of fibre. It is very thin, measuring at around 8.3 to 10 microns in diameter. The light that travels through a single-mode fibre cable only has one path to take, and it involves less internal reflecting while the light transmits data. This allows data to be transmitted at greater distances with a higher transmission rate, and distortion becomes less of a problem.
Single-mode fibre is the go-to option for long-distance networking. Because of their relatively simple setup, single-mode fibre cables are easy to maintain.
Multi-mode fibre
In direct contrast to single-mode fibre, multi-mode fibre cabling has multiple paths for light to travel through. The core of multi-mode fibre cabling is thick in comparison, with diameters ranging from 50 to 100 microns.
The positive result is more bandwidth when using such a setup for networking. However, the downside is that distance is much more limited in comparison to single-mode fibre cabling.
This is because with more internal reflection going on, the greater the distortion, which ends up compromising the integrity of the data transmission the longer the distance the light has to travel.
Glass & Plastic Fibre
There are two kinds of material generally used for fibre cables: glass and plastic.
Glass (or silica) fibre is mechanically robust and durable, capable of withstanding temperature fluctuations, chemical hazards, and moisture. This makes it ideal for subterranean and underwater installation. It can be configured in a variety of ways to suit long-distance networking needs. It is the more expensive option compared to plastic fibre.
Plastic fibre is flexible and less prone to damage than glass fibre when it’s looped or moved around. It can be modified and repaired. The diameter of a plastic fibre cable is about 1 millimetre. For short-distance connections that you foresee being altered multiple times, plastic is the way to go.
Safety Reminders for Fibre Optic Cabling Installation
Although you won’t be manually installing the fibre cables yourself, it is still important that you practice safety in your business premises when installation is being done:
Avoid direct contact with fibres. The broken ends are extremely sharp and can puncture skin. Their size makes it almost impossible for them to find once they’ve penetrated your skin as well.
Don’t drink or eat close to the installation area. Fibre scraps can get into your food or drink undetected. Accidentally swallowing them is a real risk.
Stay Connected and Competitive
Your internet connection slowing to a crawl or your phone lines going down abruptly are events you cannot afford to let happen in this highly connected, highly competitive digital world. Invest in fibre optic cabling for the sake of your business’ continued success, lest you get left behind.
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Fibre Optic Cabling FAQs
What is Fibre Optic Cable Made From?
The use of fibre optics for networking is becoming increasingly common as fibre technology provides greater speed and reliability than the traditional copper alternatives. But what exactly is fibre optic cable, what is it made from and how does it work?
Can Speed Loss Occur in Fibre Optic Cable Networks?
Fibre optic cabling is generally chosen over copper for its greater speed and reliability. But can speed loss still occur on fibre networks? The answer is yes it can, although the problem is far less severe than with other cabling methods.
How Does Fibre Optic Cabling Work?
Fibre optic cabling has brought about a major change to the way we make phone calls, link to the internet and create office networks. But exactly how does fibre optic technology work?
Advantages of Fibre Optic Cabling Over Copper Data Cabling?
Copper cabling has been around for a long time because it was historically one of the lowest loss transmission mediums. In recent years, however, there’s been a newer kid on the block in the form of fibre optics, which has begun to challenge copper’s dominance.
What Types Of Fibre Optic Cable Are There?
Fibre optic cable has gained in popularity in recent years and is becoming commonplace in networks. It’s easy to assume that all fibre cables are the same, but this is not the case. There are, in fact, several different types and it’s important to understand these and what they mean for installations.
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