Author: Laurent Crapoulet

HDPE Coated Steel Wires
HDPE Coated Steel Wires

HDPE Coated Steel Wires

Mar 18, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
HDPE Coated Steel Wires
Our “high strength members” solution which consists in applying high adhesion and waterproof HDPE coating to a zinc-coated steel wires to meet your highest strength cable requirements. The maximum steel wire diameter we may coat is 5,0mm and the maximum final coated outer diameter is 15,0mm. By using our HDPE Coated Steel Wires you release your own extrusion capacity and then save time and money. => monthly capacity 3 000km
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HDPE Coated Steel Wires Characteristics

Steel Wire SizeCoating DiameterCoating ThicknessSheath Thickness Deviation
2.0mm2.7±0.05mm0.35mmMin. 80%
2.3mm3.5±0.05mm0.60mmMin. 80%
2.6mm5.0±0.10mm1.90mmMin. 80%
2.6mm6.4±0.15mm1.20mmMin. 80%
We can support the production of different sizes according to customer requirements.

Steel Wires Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
Tensile Strengthkg/mm2Min. 100ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min. 2.5ASTM D 3916
TwistTimesMin. 1000–
Amount of Zinc Coatingg/m2Min. 150–

ARP
ARP, FRP

ARP

Mar 18, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet

Our mixing “high strength and bending” solution with light weight and low expansion is notably fully suitable with your FTTH cables.  Our most common diameters are 0,50 & 1,00mm diameters  in two versions : uncoated and EAA coated. Our highest grade raw material to meet your highest standards. => monthly capacity 5 000km

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ARP 0,5 mm (+ EAA coating) Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
ARP Diameter Tolerancemm0.5 ± 0.03Micrometer
( EAA Coating Tolerancemm0.55 ± 0.02Micrometer )
Specific Gravityg/mm21.0 ~ 1.3ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKg/mm2Min. 200ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKg/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 3.5ASTM D 3916
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 7*10-6–
Minimum Bending Radiusmm25 X Dia–

ARP 1,0 mm (+ EAA coating) Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
ARP Diameter Tolerancemm1.0 ± 0.03Micrometer
( EAA Coating Tolerancemm1.1 ± 0.02Micrometer )
Specific Gravityg/mm21.0 ~ 1.3ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKg/mm2Min. 200ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKg/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 3.5ASTM D 3916
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 7*10-6–
Minimum Bending Radiusmm25 X Dia–

Urethane-coated Glass Yarn
Technical Yarns

Urethane Coated and WB Urethane Coated Glass Yarns

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
Urethane-coated Glass Yarn

Our mixed “reinforcing and protection” solution combining E-glass fibers strength properties with easy use and handling thanks to our polyurethane impregnating. Our Urethane Coated Glass Yarns reinforce the tensile strength of your cables, protect them against harmful animals and our WB option is the best barrier against water penetration. => monthly capacity 60 000kg

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Urethane Coated and WB Urethane Coated Glass Yarns Characteristics

ITEMUCG 350UCG 650UCG 785UCG 1200WB UCG785
TEX350±50tex650±50tex785±50tex1200±50tex785±50tex
Max LoadMin 16kg.fMin 30kg.fMin 36kg.fMin 44kg.fMin 36kg.f
Force at 0.5% ElongationMin 2.0kg.fMin 4.5kg.fMin 6.5kg.fMin 6.8kg.fMin 6.5kg.f
Force at 1.0% ElongationMin 5.0kg.fMin 11.5kg.fMin 13.3kg.fMin 14.2kg.fMin 13.3kg.f
ModulusMin 5,000kg/mm2Min 5,000kg/mm2Min 5,000kg/mm2Min 5,000kg/mm2Min 5,000kg/mm2
Elongation at Break2.0%2.0%2.5%2.5%2.5%
Water Absorptance––––Min 200%

Spool Dimensions

UCG350UCG650UCG785UCG1200WB UCG785
O.D165mm200mm220mm230mm240mm
I.D94mm94mm94mm94mm94mm
T(Traverse)205mm205mm205mm205mm205mm
L(Tube length)215mm215mm215mm215mm215mm
Length12.5Km12.5Km12.5Km8.8Km12.5Km
Package Weight4.0-4.2Kg8.0-8.3Kg10.0-10.5Kg10.5-11.0Kg10.0-10.5Kg
Polyester Binder Yarns
Technical Yarns

Polyester Binder Yarns

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
Polyester Binder Yarns

Our “binding” solution for your S-Z twisted optical fiber cables to fix the loose tubes before your jacketing operation. Our Binder Yarns are manufactured as flat yarns to prevent the surface of your loose tubes from being damaged during your binding process and they are suitable with a binder head speed up to 4000 RPM. Our most common grade is 1500 Deniers and we may also produce other grades as per your specifications. => monthly capacity 3 000kg

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Polyester Binder Yarns Characteristics 

ITEMUNITTEST METHOD1800D VALUE
AppearanceShall be Good–Good
Linear DensityDeniersASTM D 10591500 ± 5%
Tensile LoadKgfASTM D 2256Min. 8.0
Elongation at Break%ASTM D 2256Min. 15.0
Shrinkage%175’C*1 hourMax. 4.0

Spool Dimensions

UNITSIZE
O.Dmm240
I.D(1)mm145
TRAVERSEmm178
LENGTHmm183
LENGTH PER SPOOLkm29.5
WEIGHTkg5.0~5.1
TOLERANCE : ± 2.0 mm
Warter Swellable Yarns
Technical Yarns

Water Swellable Yarns

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet

Our “swellable” solution against water penetration into your cables with unique swelling property of up to 50 times its own weight. Our most common grades are 1800 Deniers and 2500 Deniers and they can be placed either longitudinally, helically or used as binder yarns.
=> monthly capacity 4 000kg

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Water Swellable Yarns Characteristics

ITEMUNITTEST METHOD1800D VALUE2500D VALUE
AppearanceShall be Good–GoodGood
Linear DensityDeniersASTM D 10591,800 ± 3002,500 ± 300
Tensile LoadKgfASTM D 2256Min. 8.0Min. 10.0
Elongation at break%ASTM D 2256Min. 8.0Min. 8.0
Shrinkage%175’C*1 hourMin. 10.0Min. 10.0
Water Absorption%–Min. 2000Min. 2000

Spool Dimensions (Cylindric Tube)

UNITSIZE
O.Dmm230 ± 5.0
I.D(1)mm95 ± 1.0
I.D(2)mm107 ± 1.0
TRAVERSEmm196 ± 3.0
LENGTHmm219
LENGTH PER SPOOLkm25
WEIGHTkg5.5

Spool Dimensions (Conical Tube)

UNITSIZE
O.Dmm250 ± 10
I.D(1)mm33 ± 10
I.D(2)mm70 ± 1.0
TRAVERSEmm202 ± 3.0
LENGTHmm232
LENGTH PER SPOOLkm29.5
WEIGHTkg6.2~6.4
GRP Steel Core
FRP, GRP

GRP Steel Core

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
GRP Steel Core

Our “high strength” GRP with a 0,50mm steel wire core and outer diameter up to 3,00mm => monthly capacity 3 000km

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Steel Wire 0,5mm inserted GRP A mm Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
Diameter TolerancemmA ± 0.06Micrometer
Specific Gravityg/mm22.0 ~ 2.2ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKg/mm2Min. 130ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKg/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 2.5ASTM D 3916
Load at 0.5 ElongationNMin. 990ASTM D 790
Load at 1.0 ElongationNMin. 1980ASTM D 790
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 6*10-6–
Minimum Bending Radiusmm50 X Dia80°C x 24h
Glass Content%Min. 67–
FRP, GRP

Flat GRP

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
Flat GPR
Our “armouring” GRP used for its lightweight, dielectric and resistant properties to protect your cables against rodents and bullets. Our most popular dimensions are 3,40*0,78 & 4,00*1,00mm and we may also manufacture dimensions in accordance with your needs. We are specialized in the specific rewinding of flat GRP with contiguous coils and we have rewinding equipments in our warehouse to package specific lengths on specific drums in accordance with your needs and machinery => monthly capacity 10 000km
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Flat GRP Rod (3,40*0,78mm) Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
Widthmm3,40 ± 0,05Micrometer
Thicknessmm0,78 ± 0,03Micrometer
Densityg/mm21.9 ~ 2.2ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKg/mm²Min. 130ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKg/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 2.5ASTM D 3916
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 7*10-6ASTM D 696
Glass Content%Min. 80–
Minimum Bending Radius at 20°C (5 days)–25 X Thickness–
Minimum Bending Radius at 100°C (5 days)–50 X Thickness–
Minimum Bending Radius at 80°C in water (5 days)–50 X Thickness–

Flat GRP Rod (4,00*1,00mm) Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
Widthmm4,0 ± 0,05Micrometer
Thicknessmm1,0 ± 0,05Micrometer
Densityg/mm21.9 ~ 2.2ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKg/mm²Min. 130ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKg/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 2.5ASTM D 3916
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 7*10-6ASTM D 696
Glass Content%Min. 80–
Minimum Bending Radius at 20°C (5 days)–25 X Thickness–
Minimum Bending Radius at 100°C (5 days)–50 X Thickness–
Minimum Bending Radius at 80°C in water (5 days)–50 X Thickness–

Monofilament Fillers

PE/PP/LSZH Round Fillers

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet
PPE filler

Our monofilament round fillers can be made of PE, PP or LSZH materials in various diameters and color. Our big capacity enables us to provide you with very competitive pricing.
=> monthly capacity 45 000km

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Structure of Optical Cable

PE/PP Round Fillers Characteristics

DIAMETERDIAMETER TOLERANCENON-CIRCLE RATIO
2.0mm2.0±0.05mm95%
2.2mm2.2±0.05mm95%
2.4mm2.4±0.05mm95%
3.0mm3.0±0.05mm95%

PE/PP Raw Materials Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
Densityg/cm30.941~0.960ASTM D 1505
Tensile Strengthkg/mm21.94ASTM D 638
Elongation at Break%500ASTM D 638

Monofilament Fillers

PE Cross Fillers

Mar 17, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet

Our cross fillers made of PE can be produced and supplied in various dimensions according to your UTP cables specifications. => monthly capacity 20 000km

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Structure of UTP Cable

PE Cross Fillers Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATION
LengthmmLength ± 0.3
ThicknessmmThickness ± 0.1
Material–HDPE
Shape–Cross
Surface–Smooth
Elongation%Min 500%
Tensile StrengthKg/mm²Min 1.9
Melt Flow Indexg/10 min0.1
Densityg/cm30.96
FRP, GRP

HDPE Coated GRP

Mar 16, 2021 by Laurent Crapoulet

Our “hybrid” GRP with high adhesion and waterproof HDPE coating to meet your highest standards. We may provide you with HDPE coated GRP up to 10,00mm outer diameter (meter marking every 5 meters for diameters above 1.0mm). By outsourcing this coating operation you release your own capacity and then save time and money => monthly capacity 3 000km

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
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GRP A mm HDPE coated to B mm Characteristics

ITEMUNITSPECIFICATIONTEST METHOD
AppearanceShall be GoodGood–
Diameter Tolerancemmdia. ± 0.05Micrometer
Specific Gravityg/cm32.1 ± 0.1ASTM D 792
Tensile StrengthKgf/mm2Min. 140ASTM D 3916
Tensile ModulusKgf/mm2Min. 4500ASTM D 3916
Elongation at Break%Min 2.5ASTM D 3916
Flexural StrengthKgf/mm2Min. 150ASTM D 790
Flexural ModulusKgf/mm2Min. 5000ASTM D 790
Coef. of Thermal Expansion/℃Nom. 7*10-6ASTM D 696
Minimum Bending Radiusmm25 X Dia–
Glass Content%Min. 80–
Outer Diameter TolerancemmB ± 0.1Micrometer
Water-Proof Test (24hrs)–PASS–
Length / DrumKmMin. 6.1–

Drum dimensions

(mm)
STANDARD
DRUM		ABCDEFGLENGTH
165045540130080130406.1~50.0 Km
280056049440080160406.1~50.0 Km
390056049440080160406.1~50.0 Km
4100056048040080160406.1~50.0 Km
5110056048040080160606.1~50.0 Km
6110073065040080160606.1~50.0 Km
7120079071063080160606.1~50.0 Km
8140079071070080160606.1~50.0 Km
9150082074070080160606.1~50.0 Km