FlexRibbon™ whitepaper | Prysmian Group

Market overview We developed our FLEXRIBBON™ Technology product line to meet the needs of our customers in North America, who require high fibre-counts combined with high fibre-density, ultra-compact designs and efficient installation methods. As the demand for more powerful, higher-density cables continues to increase, this latest offering will be a key asset for large companies to navigate underground duct networks. We have continued to invest heavily in the R&D of FLEXRIBBON Technology, employing the most advanced equipment in anticipation of expanding into new markets. Product technology FLEXRIBBON is designed with flexible ribbon technology that can be bundled and tightly packed into a cable for maximum capacity, while still retaining a flat ribbon sequential fibre alignment. This combines the best attributes of loose fibre and flat ribbon in one. FLEXRIBBON is also compatible with 200 ųm to 250 ųm fibre splicing, and has been tested with commercially available splicing equipment. Procedures and training are available for splicing preparation. The new FLEXRIBBON products feature an ultra-compact outside-plant cable design that contains bend-insensitive fibres. This ensures the highest possible fibre density and the smallest cable diameter, enabling the maximum number of fibres to be fitted into the applicable cable duct. Our new FLEXRIBBON products have been created to meet the increased demand for powerful, high-density cables.