The Norden Double Armoured Fiber Patch Cord is designed for applications that require high durability and strong mechanical protection. It features tight buffered optical fibers housed inside a stainless-steel tube, providing excellent resistance to crushing and physical damage. Aramid yarn reinforcement and a stainless steel braided armour add extra strength and protection against external impact. The outer sheath further protects the cable from environmental conditions and ensures long-term reliability. This robust construction makes the patch cord suitable for industrial networks, data centers, and outdoor installations where standard patch cords may not provide sufficient protection.
The Norden Double Armoured Fiber Patch Cord is designed for applications that require high durability and strong mechanical protection. It features tight buffered optical fibers housed inside a stainless-steel tube, providing excellent resistance to crushing and physical damage. Aramid yarn reinforcement and a stainless steel braided armour add extra strength and protection against external impact. The outer sheath further protects the cable from environmental conditions and ensures long-term reliability. This robust construction makes the patch cord suitable for industrial networks, data centers, and outdoor installations where standard patch cords may not provide sufficient protection.
Telcordia (formerly Bellcore) GR-326-CORE Generic requirements for Single mode
optical connectors and Jumper assemblies.
IEC 874-1 Generic specification for fibre optic connectors and cables
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed., CENELEC EN 50173, UL94V-0

Fibre Type | Single Mode/Multimode |
Connector Style | LC,SC,FC,ST |
Polish or Ferrule Interface Type | PC, UPC, APC |
Cable Diameter | 3.0-3.3mm |
Tube Material | Stainless Steel |
Steel Pipe Diameter | 1.6 -1.8mm |
Steel Pipe Thickness | 0.3mm |
Lengths | Standard & Custom Lengths |
Outer Jacket | PE,PVC,LSZH,TPU,OFNP |
Jacket Colour (Multimode : OM1 & OM2) | Orange |
Jacket Colour (Multimode : OM3 / OM4) | Aqua/Violet |
Jacket Colour (Single Mode: OS1 & OS2) | Yellow |
Durability | ≥1000Mating Cycles |
Operating Temperature | -20ºC to +70ºC (PVC, OFNP) -40ºC to +80ºC (LSZH,PE,TPU) |
Tensile Strength | 500N (Short Term),300N (Long Term) |
Minimum Bend Radius | ≥30D |
Strength of Extension | 500N (Short Term), 300N (Long Term) |
Compressive Strength | ≥3000N/100mm |
| SPEC |
SM |
MM |
| Attenuation | 1310nm: 0.4dB/km
1550nm: 0.3dB/km | 850nm: 3.0dB/km
1300nm: 1.0dB/km |
| Minimum Overfilled Launch Bandwidth (MHz.km) | NA | OM3: 2,000 MHz.km
OM4: 4,700 MHz.km |
| Minimum Gigabit Ethernet Link Distance | 1000m | 550m |
| Insertion Loss / Connector (per fiber) | ≤0.3 dB | |
| Return Loss | UPC: ≥55 dB
APC: ≥65 dB | UPC: ≥35 dB |
