Inline Closure is a protective enclosure designed to house and safeguard spliced fiber optic cables. It is crucial for maintaining the integrity of optical connections by shielding them from environmental factors such as moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations that could degrade signal quality. The shape of inline closure facilitates easy burial in various applications while also allowing for above-ground installation when necessary.
Features:
- Capacity: Inline closures can accommodate a significant number of fibers, typically ranging from 12 up to 576 fibers, depending on the model
- Sealing Mechanism: They utilize advanced sealing technologies, including heat-shrinkable seals and mechanical latching systems, which ensure watertight and dustproof conditions, complying with high protection standards (IP68) for underground applications
- Installation Flexibility: Designed for various mounting options, the closures can be used in aerial, underground, or pole-mounted configurations. This versatility makes them suitable for a wide range of deployment scenarios in fiber optic networks
Applications:
- Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH): These closures are particularly beneficial in FTTH deployments, where they facilitate the connection of residential buildings to the main fiber network without compromising performance
- Telecommunications Networks: Essential for connecting long-haul fiber optic cables where splices are required without branching off to other cables
- Data Transmission: Used in data centers and network infrastructure to ensure reliable connections between servers and network devices
- Repair and Maintenance: Ideal for repairing damaged fiber optic cables by providing a secure environment for splicing damaged sections back together
- Outdoor Installations: Ideal for outdoor applications including direct burial scenarios, where they provide protection against environmental hazards while allowing easy access for maintenance and upgrades
- Underwater and Harsh Environments: Designed to withstand challenging conditions, inline closures are also used in underwater installations or areas exposed to extreme weather.