The installation of optical fiber cable requires a meticulous approach to prevent damage to the delicate glass fibers. The three most critical factors are:

1. Maximum Pulling Tension: Unlike heavy power cables, optical fiber has a very low maximum pulling tension. Exceeding this limit, even momentarily, can stretch and break the internal fibers, leading to signal loss. Our hydraulic pullers with integrated tension monitoring systems are designed to ensure you never exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit.

2. Minimum Bend Radius: Fiber optic cables cannot be bent too tightly. The industry standard is a minimum bend radius of at least 20 times the cable diameter during installation and 10 times after installation. Violating this can cause "micro-bends" that degrade signal quality.

3. Twisting: Twisting the cable during a pull can put significant stress on the fibers. We recommend using a Swivel at the connection point between the pulling rope and the cable grip to prevent twisting forces from being transferred to the cable.