Optical Cables

Optical Cables

Get Sm@rt. Our fibre cable range covers the whole chart.

Our optical fibre cable range covers the whole chart. Our complete selection of single-mode, multi-mode and specialty optical cables have been designed, developed, manufactured and tested to meet even the most challenging of conditions. As local fibre optic cable manufacturers, we also offer superior service, support and delivery options. Welcome to the Prysmian Sm@rt Solutions shop.

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Products

SingleSm@rt™

 Our new Singlesm@rt cable uses a unique cable design of composite glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) strength member laid in parallel to loose tube,  thus eliminates fillers found in a traditional multi loose tube design. This design provides a small and extremely cost effective cable with tensile and crush strengths comparable to the larger traditional loose tube design. The loose-tube contains up to 24 single-mode fibres and is filled with a low viscosity, non-melting gel that prevents the longitudinal passage of moisture along the tube. The cable core is protected from moisture permeation and water penetration through a dry water-blocking system. Each individual fibre is coloured within the tube for unambiguous identification. The cable is completed by the application of a...

SM@RTCORE®

 Our size-reduced SM@RTCORE® range of fibre optic loose tube cables saves you space, time and money. It’s easier to install and you can increase the number of fibres in a duct, lower the number of ducts needed or extend the life of existing ducts. Plus, the strong, still smooth, polyethylene/nylon sheath protects against termites and reduces friction. With duct space becoming an increasingly sought after commodity, the new cable offers many advantages to network owners. SM@RTCORE® is manufactured with a composite outer jacket comprising a polyethylene sheath which is bonded to an outer layer of nylon. By bonding the two layers together the nylon jacket can be made thinner while the thicker polyethylene sheath acts as a substrate to support the nylon. Other...

MINISM@RT™

 Our Minism@rt cables present the next stage in fibre optic cable deployment. Using state of the art manufacturing technology and process control, Prysmian has drastically miniaturised loose tube cables, offering benefits to both installers and network owners. This radical reduction in cable cross-section leads to high fibre-density cables, significantly increasing duct utilisation. This offers the potential to increase the number of fibres in a duct, lower the number of ducts needed or extend the life of the existing infrastructure, all of which offer significant savings to network owners. Features and Benefits Stranded tube design – conventional construction enabling mid-span entry. – 12 fibres and 24 fibres per tube available. Compact design – high fibre-density enables more fibre per duct. Precision engineered –...

Central Tube

 This Loose tube dielectric optical cable is designed for external underground installations in ducts by pulling, jetting or floating techniques or by direct burial in open-cut trenches. The cable is designed for installation in areas where mechanical impact is expected. Two types of sheaths can be provided with the Central Loosetube Optical Cable: – UV stabilised Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H), flame retardant compound in compliance with AS 1049. – UV stabilised Polyethylene (PE) with Nylon jacket for enhanced termite resistance - in compliance with AS 1049. Two ripcords are provided beneath the sheath for easy removal. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for...

FlexTube

 Introducing FlexTube Cables from Prysmian - Fibre density like no other! The FlexTube products offer many advantages compared with using standard loose tube optical cable. The innovative micromodule design incorporates soft, flexible fibre units - more dense and quicker to prepare and install. These key benefits of denser design and easier handling translate to major savings in terms of time and cost – and the larger the project, the greater the savings. What does FlexTube deliver? Record breaking fibre density, increasing duct capacity, reducing civil costs. Reduced installation time. Easier handling – smaller, lighter and more flexible cable. Fast access to fibres – easy to remove the module material with no tools required. Small quantity of grease, minimising clean-up time. Modules are immune to kinking,...

RETRACTANETXSTM

 If you are looking for a system that can be easily deployed in an existing duct, sub-duct, directly buried or aerial infrastructure, then Prysmian’s RETRACTANETXS solution meets the challenge. In settings such as residential (brownfield or greenfield sites), rural and aerial applications, the RETRACTANETXS solution is fast, flexible, reliable and userfriendly. A combination of a fully integrated connectivity solutions and a full suite of innovative tools allows for efficient and effective installation practices, delivering a reduced Total Cost of Ownership. The unique RetractaCable, filled with smaller fibre modules, runs from the Optical Distribution Point, through trenches or from pole to pole, and can then be cut and retracted from one point to another. It’s then fed or blown directly to the customer premises. RETRACTANETXS offers significant savings...

VERTICASAXS

 Designed specifically for bringing optical fibre directly to residents of high and low rise apartments and offices, the heart of the VertiCasaXS system features a new concept in optical cable construction allowing remarkably easy fibre access and break-out, reducing the demand for skilled labour and installation time and cost. The VertiCasaXS system provides a fast and flexible means of connecting users in a Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU). The system comprises a main riser cable of up to 144 fibres, which can be easily accessed as needed and either branched directly to individual subscribers on different floors of the MDU without the need for the splicing of fibre within the riser of the building, or alternatively spliced at the riser to a...

MassLink™

 jPrysmian’s MassLink™ range presents the next stage in ribbon fibre optic cable development. By using an advanced FlexRibbon™ technology, Prysmian provides an ultra-compact, lightweight outside plant cables that contains up to 6912 bend insensitive fibres, with an overall diameter small enough to fit into a 50 mm duct. FlexRibbon™ in MassLink™ combine the benefits of ribbon mass fusion splicing with smaller diameters offered by stranded fibre cables.  This brings together the best of both worlds. Features and Benefits Compact Design High fibre-density enables more fibre per duct. CAPEX Saving Smaller cables reduce civil cost. Lighter cable reduces transport cost and enhances hauling speed. Mass fusion splicing reduces splice time. Completely dry, gel free cable cuts down cable preparation time. Flexible Ribbon Matrix ...

HSE EXTR@CORE®

 HSE EXTR@CORE® is a frontier fibre cables breaking new ground. Our latest test equipment brings trial and error to a completely new level, replicating forces only found in the most hostile black soil of Australia. The first result, HSE EXTR@CORE®, was above all expectations. It’s the toughest direct burial High Strength cable yet. The HSE EXTR@CORE is qualified using enhanced Axial Compression Resistance (ACR) test method. It’s small, lightweight and available in lengths up to 10.5 km. All these features adds up in reduced installation costs, increased network reliability and reduced power loss. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

ARM@CORE - All Dielectric

 Terminate the rat battle with heavy armour. Our all-dielectric ARM@CORE fibre optic cables are fully protected against ruthless Australian rodents. Despite the solid hardware these loose tube cables are still surprisingly lightweight, flexible and easy to handle. The Prysmian ARM@CORE cable uses glass reinforced plastic (GRP) rods to fully armour the cable and offer the robust protection needed to block rodents and polyamide provides anti-termite protection. Furthermore, the cable uses SM@RTCORE reduced diameter technology and offers a rodent proof cable that is not much larger than a standard loose tube cable. This means that flexibility and ease of installation is maintained. The all dielectric design negates any issues concerning lightning strikes and high soil resistivity, rendering expensive and time-consuming earthing requirements redundant. For a...

Corrugated Steel Tape Armoured

 The Corrugated Steel Tape Armoured cable is designed for external underground installations in ducts or by direct burial. Corrugated steel tape provides rodent protection and polyamide provides anti-termite protection. The armoured structure also provides additional compressive strength for the cable. Use this type of optical cables when you want maximum crush resistance. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

NoR@t – All Dielectric

 Our new rodent proof, all dielectric fibre optic cable NoR@T is designed in Australia to withstand aggressive Australian rodents. With a protective layer of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) the cable is small, lightweight and flexible - and still impenetrable. Even if a gung-ho Australian black rat really hammer away at it, it'll still be a toothless effort.

Steel Wire Armoured

 The cable is armoured using one layer of galvanized round steel wires (GSW). The GSW provides mechanical and rodent protection. This armoured optical cable is designed for external underground installations. Heavy protected. Designed for installation in areas where mechanical impact is expected. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheets / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

Sm@rtspan® Single Sheath

 Our Sm@rtspan series of all Dielectric Self Supporting cables are very strong in order to withstand wild weather and heavy wind loads. The most important benefits with our Sm@rtspan® series are: • Strong to minimize cable sag, even for large spans. • Compliant with industry standard fittings so that you don’t need any special training to secure the cable. • Not containing any metallic elements, which makes the cable unaffected by electromagnetic fields. • Can be installed on low, medium and high-voltage power lines without interruption of power service to customers. • Available with anti-tracking sheath upon request, for installation in high electrical field strength. The single sheath cable is suitable for short spans of up to maximum 150 metres. For a more detailed description, please download our...

Sm@rtspan® Double Sheath

 Our Sm@rtspan series of all Dielectric Self Supporting cables are very strong in order to withstand wild weather and heavy wind loads. The most important benefits with our Sm@rtspan® series are: • Strong to minimize cable sag, even for large spans. • Compliant with industry standard fittings so that you don’t need any special training to secure the cable. • Cable doesn't contain any metallic elements making it impervious to electromagnetic fields. • Can be installed on low, medium and high-voltage power lines without interruption of power service to customers. • Available with anti-tracking sheath upon request, for installation in high electrical field strength. The double sheath provides for the longer span distance between poles. All dielectric loose tube aerial optical cables with double sheath are is designed...

Designed to handle the pressure

 Our range of underwater fibre cables are designed specifically for river, lake and harbor crossing deployment. Dual layers of armour wires give maximum protection against mechanical damage and subaquatic pressure. Add to this great resistance to hydrogen ingress and say hello to a cable that maintains its behaviour as if it were in a terrestrial environment.

Heavy Duty/Break Out Riser

 Prysmian's Heavy Duty/Break Out Riser cable, is a rugged, tight buffered and multi-core optical cable, which offers a high level of mechanical and environmental protection. It also enables easy breakout and fibre termination within multi-dwelling or office buildings. This Riser Cable is suitable for applications in Local area Network (LAN) including FDDI cabling, Ethernet and Token Ring. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

Light Duty Riser

 Made for the distribution of optical fibre cables within the Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) or office buildings. This tight buffered multi-fibre optical cable is suitable for applications in local area network (LAN) including FDDI cabling, Ethernet and Token Ring. This cable is suitable for light loads. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

Duplex/Zipcord

 This tight buffered fibre optical zip-cord is suitable for interconnections in high cabling density patch panels and other fibre management enclosures and process control applications. Featuring a very small diameter reduces significantly the cabling area density. Ferrule assembly for (LC compliant) connectors is a new compact pre-connectorized system, which can be used within ducts of very small size or can be blown into micro ducts, offering an easy and reliable solution to perform FTTx installations. After installation, the ferrule assembly can easily and rapidly be connectorized, avoiding time-consuming and expensive field termination tools and equipment. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian...

Simplex

 This tight buffered fibre optical cord is suitable for interconnection in high cabling density patch panels and process control applications in local area networks (LAN) including FDDI cabling, Ethernet and Token ring. Ferrule assembly for (LC compliant) connectors is a new compact pre-connectorized system, which can be used within ducts of very small size or can be blown into micro ducts, offering an easy and reliable solution to perform FTTx installations. After installation, the ferrule assembly can easily and rapidly be connectorized, avoiding time-consuming and expensive field termination tools and equipment. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

FL@TCORE™

 Indoor drop optical fibre cable with steel wire reinforcement and LSOH sheath. Designed to run from the distribution point to the subscriber, in both home and business premises.

SM@RTCORD®

 This tight buffered single cord optical cable is specifically designed for use in the last leg of the Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) applications. The cable can be pre-connectorised and protected with QUICKDR@W pulling shroud for ease of installation and without the use of expensive fusion splicing equipment. It is specifically designed to be flexible and kink resistant. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

SM@RTCORE® LITE

 The SM@RTCORE® Lite optical cables consist of a single filled loose tube containing up to 12 individually coloured optical fibres. The tube is centrally positioned and surrounded with high absorption performance water swellable yarns for water blocking. The cable is sheathed with polyethylene and jacketed with integrally bonded UV stabilised nylon. The nylon jacket acts as a protective layer against termites and ants. The sheath is UV stabilised Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H), low smoke and fume thermoplastic in compliance with AS 1049. For a more detailed description, please download our datasheet(s) / brochure. Alternatively our contact details are listed below if you wish to speak to a Prysmian Product Specialist for further information.

Ribbon Cables

 Ribbon Fibre Cables offer extremely high fibre density as well as the advantages of Mass Fusion Splicing - where 12 fibres can be fusion spliced in one operation. This has the potential to speed up network roll out and significantly cut splicing and installation costs. Prysmian is the only cable supplier manufacturing fibre ribbons in Australia, these are supplied in a range of fibre count cables from small 72 fibre cables to high capacity 864 fibre cables. Designs up to and including 144 fibres utilise our cost effective central tube construction, while cables from 288 to 864 fibres utilise our reduced diameter multi loose tube design. Our reduced diameter cables have been designed and developed in Australia for Australian conditions and are significantly smaller...

OptiC@t™5e

 The communication cable OptiC@t™5e is a combo of a four pair Cat 5E and two bend-insensitive fibres. Not only will it’s capability for super high-speed make the building attractive to future owners, the Low Smoke Zero Halogen sheath makes the building much safer, too. Plus, the cables insensitivity to bending makes it a lot easier and less expensive to install. Copper and optic fibre links the present to the future and gives you the better of two worlds. High speed internet will soon be available to most businesses and homes with the government initiative to roll out a national fibre network. OptiC@t™5e, our composite multi-purpose communication cable allows you to to “future proof” your next project. OptiC@t™5e includes BendBrightXS™, the latest in...