EPFU Enhanced Performance Fibre Units Air-Blown Micro Optical Fiber Cable For FTTX Network FTTH

■ Introduction:

The EPFU cable is designed for use in FTTx networks, particularly for FTTH (Fiber to the Home) applications. It features a core made of optical fibers and filler elements arranged in parallel within photosensitive resin. This is then encased in a low-friction material forming the outer sheath. The cable is specifically engineered with grooves that facilitate long-distance air-blowing installation using air-blowing equipment.

■ Features:

• Available in 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 fiber options.

• Uses G657A2 bending-insensitive fibers.

• Stable structure with excellent mechanical and temperature performance.

• Special grooves enhance blowing distance.

• Lightweight with appropriate stiffness for repeated installations.

• Gel-free design makes stripping and handling easy.

• Cost-effective compared to traditional cables.

• Complete accessories included, reducing manpower and installation time.

■ Cross Section:

■ Performance Comparison of Air-Blown Micro Cables:

Enhanced Performance Fibre Unit (EPFU):

• Characteristics:

• Small size

• Light weight

• Good bending performance

• Suitable for indoor installation

• Blowing Effect: 3 Stars ***

• Application: FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

Uni-Tube Air-Blown Micro Cable (GCYFXTY):

• Characteristics:

• Small size

• Light weight

• Good tensile and crush resistance

• Blowing Effect: 4 Stars ****

• Application: Power system, Lighting-prone areas

 

Stranded Loose Tube Air-Blown Micro Cable (GCYFY):

• Characteristics:

• High fiber density

• High duct utilization

• Much lower initial investment

• Blowing Effect: 5 Stars *****

• Application: FTTH, Metropolitan area, Access networks

■ Technical Characteristics:

• Type: EPFU G657A2

• Fiber Count:

• EPFU-02: 2 fibers

• EPFU-04: 4 fibers

• EPFU-06: 6 fibers

• EPFU-08: 8 fibers

• EPFU-12: 12 fibers

• Diameter (mm): 1.15±0.05 mm

• Weight (kg/km): 1.15±0.05 kg/km

• Tensile Strength (Long/Short): 0.15G/0.5G (Note: G = weight of optical cable per kilometer)

• Crush Resistance (short): 100 N/100mm

■ Blowing Characteristics:

• Fibre Count: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 fibers

• Duct Diameter: 5.0/3.5 mm

• Blowing Pressure: 8bar/10bar

• Blowing Distance:

• 500m/1000m for most fiber counts

• 500m/800m for 12 fibers

• Blowing Time: 15min/30min

■ Environmental Characteristics:

Transport/Storage Temperature: -40℃ to +70℃

■ Applications:

The cable is ideal for FTTH networks as an indoor drop cable. It can be installed using air-blowing methods with a handheld device. It is designed to connect multimedia information boxes within households to the access point for subscribers.

■ Delivery Length:

Standard Length: 2000m (other lengths available on request)