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Technologynews
Draka Comteq, a global leader in optical fibre technology, cabling,
connectivity solutions and network engineering services, has announced
that its new bend and kink-resistant optical fibre, BendBrightXS, is receiving
strong market acceptance across Europe.
The company states that the product will set a new world standard in the use,
installation and maintenance of fibre networks particularly for Fibre-to-the-
Home (FTTH) and indoor applications. Both are rapidly emerging markets
which demand fibre networks for a broad variety of situations, demanding
ease of installation and maintenance.
BendBrightXS has a very low macrobending loss. This means the fibre can be
bent down to the small radius of 15mm, while still offering a signal without
any compromise on attenuation. It also resists ‘kinks’ or micro bending. This
makes a BendBrightXS network very friendly to fibre engineering errors such
as overclamping the fibre and tie wrapping bundles of patch-cords.
In the optical cladding process a special field-confining trench is inserted in
the fibre. This trench keeps the light in the centre of the fibre while being
mistreated by bends or kinks.
Draka Comteq – Netherlands Fax : +31 40 2923 866
Email: Website:
BendBrightXS is Draka Comteq’s new bend and kink-resistant optical fibre m
Staying bright – despite bending
Second hand wire drawing equipment specialist
GER SA, Belgium, is a supplier of used machines and plants worldwide,
and specialises in second hand wire drawing equipment (both ferrous and
non-ferrous).
The company provides wire and cable machinery including stranders, bunchers,
extruders and extrusion lines, spoolers, down-coiling lines, nail making machines,
and mesh welders.
Upon request, the company also offers mechanical and electrical reconditioning,
and re-erection and commissioning by its own qualified staff.
The company is constantly looking for good second hand machines, and
welcomes offers of surplus equipment.
GER SA – Belgium Fax: +32 87 260 201
Email: Website: