Installation Methods

The first fibreflow products were designed and made to be installed directly into waiting ducts (DI)

Direct (Duct) Install
We soon realised that for countries without ducted networks, Direct Buried products were an obvious alternative.
Polyethylene is a superb protective material, so we applied a 'duct-quality' outer layer to the DI to enable it to withstand burial.

 In-Duct

Direct Burial
The main advantage of DB installations is that they enjoy protection from weather, temperature changes, impact and physical damage.

 Direct Burial

After many advances in access network design, we now have a portfolio of application methods which is growing year-on-year.

Overhead Blown Fibre
Emtelle has a full system of aerial deployment, with catenary blown-fibre cables, grips, closures, fittings and building connections.

Overhead deployment

Installing DB by moleploughing.
These specialist machines dig the trench and lay the DB (and a marker tape) all in one continuous operation. Emtelle supply both duct for moleploughing, and heavy duty blown fibre bundles for moleplough deployment.

 Moleploughing

Installing by use of Slot Cutting
Slot-Cutting is another method growing in popularity.
Slots are easily cut in an existing roadway, and are restored without major renovation. The reason is that a narrow slot does not reduce the strength of the road construction (tyres fully straddle the slot) and the slot sides retain their supportive strength.

 Slot Deployment