FlexRibbon® Technology

Overview

Designed to maximize fiber density and duct space utilization

Prysmian's FlexRibbon® Technology is setting new standards for fiber density and user-friendliness. The product line offers fiber counts as high as 6,912 in a super-compact design. In addition, new features such as microduct and flame-rated designs have been added. We are constantly introducing new designs, so be sure to check in often to see our latest offerings.

 

Conventional Flat Ribbons are created by encasing 12 optical fibers in a rigid array. This enables mass-fusion splicing but has some limitations. FlexRibbon® Technology utilizes intermittent bonds between fibers, creating a flexible unit that can also be mass-fusion spliced, overcoming the limitations of the older technology.

One of the early focuses for FlexRibbon® technology was to increase the fiber count for common duct sizes. Prysmian Group now offers fiber counts ranging from 1728 to 6912, which are optimized for 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, or 2” ducts. Some of these options come with 250-micron fiber, while others have smaller 200-micron fiber. For more details, you can refer to our product datasheets.

Microduct cables are an efficient choice for cable deployment, but many customers prefer ribbon cables due to their ease of splicing. While traditional (flat) ribbons are incompatible with microducts, our innovative FlexRibbon technology is. Explore our product datasheets for more details.

Bring the many benefits of flexible ribbons indoors! Small size and easy handling are available in cables that can be used indoors or brought into a building without a transitional splice. Click through to our product datasheets for details.

Hero cables, like our 6912, are only possible with FlexRibbon technology. This technology also brings revolutionary benefits to lower fiber counts. Visit our product datasheets for more information.

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FlexRibbon™ Splicing Demo

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Inside FlexRibbon® Products

Discover our extensive range of Indoor Optical Cables, meticulously engineered to excel in any premises application. Built to withstand continuous handling and complex routing typical of building backbones, our cables are available in a broad mix of fiber counts, fiber types, and mechanical constructions tailored to meet your specific needs. Elevate your connectivity with our premium optical cables!

 

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Our versatile Indoor-Outdoor Optical Cables are designed to meet the demanding environmental and flammability requirements of both outside plant and premise applications. With a variety of fiber counts, types, and mechanical constructions, our cables are tailored to suit specific needs.

 

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Discover our comprehensive selection of Outdoor Optical Cables engineered to endure challenging environments and deliver exceptional fiber protection. The cables are available in various fiber counts, types, and mechanical constructions tailored to meet specific application requirements.

 

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FlexRibbon Technology

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FlexRiboon Splicing Demo

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Lexington, SC Plant Tour