EoW July 2011

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Making it easy for multiple cables ▲ ▲ The ConQuest conduit design

inner chambers provide ample protection for all cables and are ideally sized for the installation of standard all-dielectric fibre cables up to 144-count. The robust design of ConQuest® Detectable SubDucts permits the use of standard fibre-optic cables construction rather than micro cables. The design can also be supplied with an optional integrated 18-gauge copper clad steel tone wire, allowing for the easy locating of all-dielectric fibre-optic cables. The outer jacket can be easily removed providing access to the inner ducts, allowing for easy installation and bending in confined areas such as underground pedestals. The conduit meets or exceeds the standards in ASTM D 3350-05 for Type III, Class PE 334480E (colours with UV stabiliser) or Class C (black), high-density polyethylene. Commscope Inc – USA Fax : +1 828 328 3400 Email : info@commscope.com Website : www.commscope.com Off-line ultrasonic measurement LaserLinc has added ultrasonics to its BenchLinc™ benchtop inspection systems. The fixture is based on LaserLinc’s UltraGauge+ ultrasonic wall measurement system and for operator ease-of-use, measurements can be triggered based on a push-button or a foot pedal.

CommScope has introduced a new ConQuest® conduit design capable of simplifying installation and management of multiple cables in a single duct. The new ConQuest® Detectable SubDuct conduit, with its innovative design, targets underground cable networks having current and future cable capacity requirements. As a simple and cost-effective solution, it allows end-users to install a single-duct solution today that provides additional capacity for future cable installations. This forward planning eliminates the need to place additional dedicated conduit later as the network expands. Each separate pathway is capable of carrying individual cables while protecting against natural or construction-related damage. conduit establishes a throughway for end-users to place multiple cables independently during a single installation,” said Douglas Wells, director, Broadband, Hybrid Fiber Coax, CommScope. “With the company’s proven track record for designing award-winning conduit solutions for our customers, we believe this design provides them additional options when installing today’s rapidly changing and expanding networks.” ConQuest® Detectable SubDuct’s unique design allows it to be customised with various amounts of three-quarter inch chambers within a single jacket, providing easy installation and allowing the use of industry-standard couplers to match any end-user’s requirements. “CommScope’s SubDuct

LaserLinc, Inc – USA Fax : +1 937 318 2445 Email : info@laserlinc.com Website : www.laserlinc.com

Made from high-density polyethylene, the Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 11-rated

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EuroWire – July 2011