Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable - Mill Direct Supplier
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- Drawing-based customization
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Minimum order quantity: 1 kilometers
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- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable | Single-mode / Multimode bend-insensitive optical fiber cable for high-density and confined-space installations |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 / G.657.B3 (SM); OM3 / OM4 (MM) | ITU-T G.657 compliant bend-insensitive single-mode; IEC 60793-2-50 compliant multimode |
| Standard Compliance | ITU-T G.657 / IEC 60793-2-50 / IEC 60794-1 / TIA-568.3-D | Internationally recognized standards for bend-insensitive and low-loss optical fiber cables |
| Attenuation (SM) | ≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm; ≤0.40 dB/km @ 1310 nm | Per ITU-T G.657.A1/A2; ultra-low loss suitable for FTTx and indoor routing |
| Attenuation (MM) | ≤3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm (OM3/OM4) | Per IEC 60793-2-10; optimized for short-distance data center applications |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 7.5 mm (G.657.A2); 5 mm (G.657.B3) | Significantly reduced vs. standard G.652D (30 mm); enables tight routing in conduits and patch panels |
| Macrobend Loss | ≤0.1 dB @ 1550 nm / 1 turn / R=15 mm (G.657.A1); ≤0.03 dB @ R=10 mm (G.657.A2) | Per ITU-T G.657 Annex B; ensures signal integrity under repeated bending |
| Core / Cladding Diameter | 9/125 µm (SM); 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (MM) | Standard geometry ensuring compatibility with existing connectors and splicing equipment |
| Jacket Material | LSZH / PVC / OFNR / OFNP | Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) for indoor safety; plenum-rated (OFNP) for air-handling spaces |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (installation); -60°C to +85°C (storage) | Suitable for indoor, outdoor, and harsh environment deployments |
| Cable Diameter | Simplex: 2.0 mm / 3.0 mm; Duplex: 2×2.0 mm; Distribution: 4–144 fibers | Available in simplex, duplex, ribbon, and multi-fiber breakout configurations |
| Tensile Strength | ≥100 N (simplex); ≥2700 N (armored outdoor) | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; reinforced with aramid yarn or steel/FRP strength members |
| Application | FTTx / FTTH, data centers, MDU, indoor wiring, patch cords, CATV, enterprise LAN | Ideal for tight-space routing, riser, plenum, and last-mile fiber-to-the-home deployments |
| Certification | UL / RoHS / REACH / ISO 9001:2015 / CE | UL listed for North American market; RoHS & REACH compliant for EU; ISO-certified manufacturing |
| Packaging | Wooden drum / plastic reel: 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m standard lengths; custom lengths available | Moisture-proof packaging with OTDR test report included per reel |
| MOQ | 500 m per type / 1 reel | OEM and custom fiber count, jacket color, and connector termination available upon request |
Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable - Mill Direct Supplier
As a trusted bend insensitive fiber optic cable supplier, we deliver precision-engineered optical solutions designed to maintain reliable signal transmission even under tight bending conditions. Unlike conventional single-mode or multimode fibers, bend insensitive fiber optic cable is specifically engineered to minimize macrobend and microbend losses, making it indispensable in space-constrained installations such as FTTH deployments, data centers, and indoor wiring systems. Our mill-direct supply model eliminates intermediary markups, allowing global buyers to access premium-grade fiber optic cables at cost-effective rates. With production capacities supporting large-volume orders and strict adherence to ITU-T G.657 and IEC 60793-2-50 international standards, we serve telecommunications carriers, network integrators, and construction contractors across more than 40 countries. Whether your project demands drop cables, distribution cables, or tight-buffered assemblies, our engineering team provides end-to-end technical support from specification selection through final delivery, ensuring every reel meets your exact performance requirements.
What is Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable?
Bend insensitive fiber optic cable is a specialized optical fiber product engineered with an advanced trench-assisted or nanostructured core design that dramatically reduces signal attenuation when the cable is routed around corners, stapled, or coiled in tight spaces. Compliant with ITU-T G.657.A1, G.657.A2, and G.657.B3 classifications, these cables sustain attenuation below 0.4 dB/km at 1310 nm and below 0.3 dB/km at 1550 nm, even at bend radii as tight as 5 mm for G.657.B3 grade fiber.
Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing Process
Production begins with ultra-pure silica preform fabrication using the Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) or Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) process, precisely engineering the trench-assisted refractive index profile that defines bend insensitivity. The drawn fiber undergoes dual-layer UV-cured acrylate coating application, followed by tight-buffering or loose-tube stranding, aramid yarn strength member integration, and low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) or HDPE outer jacket extrusion. Each production batch undergoes 100% OTDR screening and tensile proof testing at 100 kN/km minimum load.

Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable Technical Specifications
Our bend insensitive fiber optic cable product range covers the following verified parameters: cladding diameter of 125.0 ± 0.7 µm, coating diameter of 242 ± 5 µm, numerical aperture of 0.20 ± 0.02 (multimode OM3/OM4), chromatic dispersion below 18 ps/(nm·km) at 1550 nm, polarization mode dispersion below 0.2 ps/√km, operating temperature range from −40°C to +70°C, and minimum installation bend radius of 7.5 mm (G.657.A2) or 5 mm (G.657.B3). Cable constructions are available in 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 96 fiber counts with armored or non-armored jacket options.

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