What Fiber Optic Production Lines Demand from a Process Reel
The boom in data centers and full-fiber broadband is fueling demand for cables of all types, but particularly fiber optic cable. This is creating pressure on every stage of the cable production process to run faster and more smoothly.
Much of the attention naturally falls on the extrusion line, but reels are often overlooked, even though the reel stays with the product through several stages of production, and an outof-balance reel can seriously hinder the production of fiber optic cables.
In this article, the technical team at Hearl Heaton, the ABS process reel specialist within Pentre Group, explains the key factors to consider when designing a process reel for fiber optic cables and outlines the details that technical teams should clarify before quoting.