Armored fiber optic jumper is a special type of fiber optic jumper, characterized by the addition of a metal armor layer on the outer layer of the fiber to provide additional physical protection. This armor layer is usually made of steel strip, aluminum strip or copper strip, which can effectively resist the impact and tension of external forces, thereby improving the mechanical strength and durability of the optical fiber.
In the manufacturing process, armored fiber optic jumpers first use high-quality single-mode or multi-mode optical fibers as transmission media. Then, wrap one or more layers of metal armor material around the outer layer of the optical fiber. The choice of armor material depends on the specific requirements of the application scenario, such as tensile strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. The design of the armor layer also takes into account the bending radius of the optical fiber to ensure that it is not damaged during bending.
The end of armored fiber optic jumpers is usually equipped with professional connectors such as LC, SC, ST, etc. to achieve fast and reliable connection with network equipment. The manufacturing process of connectors requires strict control to ensure good optical performance and mechanical stability.
When using armored fiber optic jumpers, care should be taken to avoid excessive bending or twisting to prevent damage to the internal fibers. At the same time, the integrity of the armor layer should be regularly checked to ensure that its protective function is functioning properly. Due to the special structure of armored fiber optic jumpers, their weight and volume are usually larger than ordinary fiber optic jumpers, so additional support structures may be required during installation
