High Performance Polymers for Fiber Optic Cable
|
Arkema manufactures a variety of resins for fiber cable constructions. The most popular is Kynar Flex® 3030. This grade has the unique mix of flexibility, low shrink-back, cold temperature impact strength and is UL rated to 150°C. This grade is available in plenum and non-plenum versions. See the Product Focus Section below. |
Applications where Kynar® PVDF is used in fiber optic cable construction
- Outer jacket
- Buffer tubes
- Furcation tubes
- Microducts
- Connector housing
- Conduit
- Strength member
Watch the Latest Webinar!
Key Properties
- Very low shrinkback (CTE 0.4%), low attenuation
- Easy processing on conventional equipment
- Elevated continuous use temp (150°C)
- Cold impact resistance
(down to -25°C) - Flexibility from 36 to 250 Kpsi
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Outstanding flame & smoke performance
Key Markets
- Automotive
- Oil & Gas
- Datacenter / LAN / Telecommunications
- Plenum
- Industrial
- Mining
- Military
Product Focus: Kynar Flex® 3030-15
Kynar Flex® 3030 is the best choice for low temperature shrinkage, fiber construction. Jacket shrinkage from room temperature to -40°C is estimated to be 0.43%. Per ICEA 596, the maximum cable jacket shrinkage with cable core shall be less than 5%.
Key Benefits of Kynar Flex® 3030:
- Low shrinkback, low attenuation
- Flexibilty
- Cold temperature impact
- Plenum rated
Common grades: