Attach the pulling rope to the swivel and pull the cable. Use a cable ringing and slitting tool for jacket cutting on bigger cables. Set the tool blade to not quite cut through the jacket. The Future Ready Solutions Tools & Test. Fiber optic cable is surprisingly strong, durable and pliable; however, several best practices should be followed to ensure a successful cable installation. Most fiber optic cables boast a pull strength of 100 – 200. ch (3 mm) of cable is present beyond the crimp part. The loop of pull line should be beyond the crimp sleeve, while the knot rests on the crimp part to avoid snagging on the micro-duct w ling line (a clear o this mp slee s, and length of duct are an acceptable combination. Turn-backs and all sharp changes of direction. When deploying fiber links in data centers, LANs, or even in outside plant networks, fiber is pulled between equipment and spaces through pathways, cable managers, cable tray, risers, or conduit.
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