What outdoor assemblies are
In field operations there is no time to manage or repair cables on site. Outdoor fibre optic cable assemblies arrive pre-assembled and tested, ready to connect. They are designed for defence and military use in snow, sand, extreme heat and impact, and the same build serves telecom, industrial and emergency networks. Choosing single-mode, multimode or armoured cable comes down to link length, the equipment at each end and how much physical abuse the route will see.
Types and features
| Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Single-mode military fibre | Long links between distant positions |
| Multimode tactical fibre | Short, fast field links |
| Armoured cables | Links exposed to impact, cutting and crushing |
- Rugged jackets designed to resist water, fire, blast, birds and rodents.
- IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.
- Receptacle assemblies in flange, jam-nut or in-line types.
For protection levels, see armoured vs unarmoured fibre cable.
Applications
- Telecom: cell towers (distribution box to remote radio head), 5G, FTTH and rural connectivity.
- Defence: secure military networks and tactical field communications.
- Emergency: temporary networks for disaster response and rescue.
- Industry: mining, oil and gas, and industrial data networks.
- Public infrastructure: smart city traffic and surveillance, Wi-Fi hotspots, transport communication.
- Broadcasting: remote stations and outdoor production.
- Construction sites and temporary remote setups.
What to specify in your quote
- Fibre type and count.
- Connector or receptacle type at each end (flange, jam-nut, in-line).
- Armoured or unarmoured cable, and the jacket requirement.
- Length and quantity.
- Any standards or declarations your project needs.
Send the details through the request a quote form. See armoured fibre optic cables for related constructions.
Questions buyers ask
Are the outdoor assemblies suitable for defence use?
Yes. They are designed for military applications, from rapid field deployments to permanent remote network links, in harsh conditions.
Can they be used in industrial and commercial settings?
Yes. Examples include connecting a cell tower distribution box to the remote radio head, and links at mining or oil and gas sites.
Which receptacle types are available?
Flange, jam-nut and in-line receptacle assemblies, to suit different mounting needs.
Why choose a pre-terminated assembly over splicing on site?
A pre-terminated assembly is built and tested before it leaves the factory, so the link works as soon as it is connected. Field splicing needs equipment, trained staff and clean conditions that remote and military sites rarely have.
Are they protected against dust and water?
Yes. The assemblies are designed with IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.