The nanomodule fibre cables can be used on existing aerial poles to save thousands of pounds per kilometre deployed and one tonne of carbon for every three kilometres of cables installed.
The cables maintain modules of 12 fibres so that network builders can deploy more fibre in the same diameter of cable with the network architecture used in the UK. This removes the constraint the 7mm diameter of aerial cables which typically limits them to a maximum of 48 fibres. Shrink Wrap Electrical Sleeve
The new 96-fibre cables also addresses key pain points that installers face helping to reduce installation times by an average of three hours and countless hours off maintenance times for every kilometre of cable deployed. This is because the cable is grease and gel free, making it easy to handle and install and eliminates the need for fibre cleansing. The cable is also kink free.
The product was developed following the 72-fibre version of Acome’s nanomodule cable, used by network builders including FullFibre. FullFibre was able to quickly and cost effectively deploy a 26km-long fibre network spine for the region of Hertfordshire.
“The density and 12-module structure of the cable allowed us to use existing network infrastructure,” said Technical Delivery Director at FullFibre, Dan Jones. “Without which, we would have had to dig extensively, and the cost and disruption would have been huge.”
The elimination of sealing gel or grease, typically used on cables for an additional layer of protection, negates fibre cleansing, reducing the fibre preparation times. This includes reduced splicing times compared to conventional cable designs which results in significant cost savings and ultimately mitigates the cost of the cable itself. It also reduces the risk of damage to the fibre and racks where they are placed.
“The nanomodule is a new building block for making optical fibre products, opening the gateway for new products that were not previously possible” said Lee Spicer, Acome key account manager.
Acome has established itself in the UK to supply the market with FTTH telecom products based on its Nanomodule technology, which is specifically designed for UK operators and builders. It is based in Paris and has 12 factories in 7 countries, 11 logistic centres, and 2 R&D centres with 2000 people worldwide and revenue of €600m in 2022.
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