Fiber-optic cables
Flexible single-mode and multimode fibre-optic cables and hybrid power-optical spreader cables engineered for crane reels, festoon trolleys and gravity baskets.
How does the cable move?
Pick one or more duties — the list below updates.
24 fiber-optic cables
Dynamic crane and hybrid optical
Reeling, festoon, spreader and broadcast hybrid optical-power cables for moving equipment.
6 cables
Industrial breakout, duct and POF
Tight-buffered breakout, armoured loose-tube, air-blown microduct and POF/PCF industrial patch cables.
6 cables
Overhead utility optical cables
All-dielectric self-supporting, optical ground wire and optical phase conductor cables for power lines.
3 cables
Distributed fibre-optic sensing
Armoured and stainless-tube fibre-optic cables for distributed temperature, acoustic and strain sensing.
9 cables
Choosing fiber-optic cables
Four things decide most selections. Our engineers check the rest against your application.
Application and movement duty
- Define whether the cable runs in a fixed tray, energy chain, festoon loop, reel or trailing route.
- Match travel speed, bend radius and tensile load to the mechanical construction.
- Select a support element or armour when the cable carries suspended weight or external crush loads.
Voltage class and core layout
- Match the rated voltage U0/U to the supply system and earthing arrangement.
- Specify phase cross-sections, protective earth, pilot cores or control pairs required by the machine.
- Include copper braid, tape or semiconductive screens where EMC or electric-field control is needed.
Operating environment and sheath
- Choose rubber, PUR, LSZH, PVC, fluoropolymer or silicone sheaths for the thermal and chemical exposure.
- Verify oil, UV, water immersion, cold-flex or circuit-integrity ratings against site conditions.
- Check outer diameter and gland compatibility at both terminations.
Standard and documentation
- Confirm the governing standard family required by the project specification.
- Verify conductor class, colour code or core numbering for the destination region.
- Include operating duty and cable length in your enquiry so we can confirm the build.
Questions buyers ask
Not covered here? Send your drawing and an engineer replies within 2 business hours.
Ask on WhatsAppHow do I select the right fiber-optic cable from this range?
Start by filtering the list by movement duty, voltage band and sheath material. Compare how each fiber-optic cable is constructed—conductor flexibility, insulation compound, screening and outer jacket—against your machine's bending radius, travel speed and ambient temperature. Open the product page or datasheet to check core counts, cross-sections and outer diameters before sending your enquiry.
When should fiber-optic cables include metallic screening or armour?
Specify a copper braid or foil screen when fiber-optic cables run near variable-frequency drives, carry analogue or fieldbus signals, or require medium-voltage electric-field control. Choose steel wire braid or armour when the installation faces rock fall, crushing loads or high pulling tension in roadways, decks or subsea routes.
Which outer sheath compound suits harsh industrial environments?
Heavy-duty rubber (PCP or CPE) provides balanced mechanical toughness, weather resistance and thermal stability. Polyurethane (PUR) resists cuts, abrasion and mineral oils on fast-moving chains, reels and trolleys. Halogen-free LSZH compounds reduce smoke and acid gas in tunnels, ships and enclosed buildings, while fluoropolymers and silicone handle extreme heat.
What details should I include in an RFQ for fiber-optic cables?
Include the model designation or governing standard, rated voltage, number of cores and conductor cross-sections, along with the installation method, minimum bend radius, ambient temperature range and required delivery lengths. If you are replacing an existing cable on a machine, share the sheath marking so we can match the specification.
Engineering reference
Background on how fiber-optic cables are built, rated and specified.
Read the full reference
Fiber-optic cable carries high-bandwidth data and signals on moving crane and material-handling equipment via reels, festoon systems and cable tenders. Dielectric constructions give full immunity to electromagnetic interference, with reinforced sheaths and central strength members for repeated bending, torsion and tension.