What is Overhead or Aerial installation?
Overhead installation refers to the process of aerially deploying fiber optic cables on utility poles, aerial supports, and existing overhead infrastructure. Instead of burying the cables underground, they are suspended above the ground, often attached to existing utility poles or other structures.
Overhead installation involves a series of steps. First, the route for the fiber optic cables is determined, considering factors such as distance, accessibility, and clearance requirements. Then, the cables are attached to the designated supports using proper hardware and secure fastening techniques. Adequate tension is applied to the cables to ensure proper sag and prevent damage due to weather conditions or stress.
Advantages:
- Ease of Maintenance and Repair: Overhead cables are easily accessible, making inspections, repairs, and upgrades faster and more cost-effective.
- Ideal for Difficult Terrain: Aerial installation is a practical solution in areas where digging is not feasible, such as rocky, marshy, or densely forested regions.
- Reliable and Secure: Overhead fiber has a strong track record for performance and durability, even in challenging weather conditions.
- Fast Customer Installation: Service can be delivered to customers quickly, reducing lead times and improving satisfaction.
- Utilizes Existing Infrastructure: Where utility poles are already in place, installation is faster and more economical.
- No Specialized Connectors Required: Standard components simplify the installation process and reduce costs.
- Straight Routes: Aerial routes often allow for more direct paths, improving efficiency in fiber deployment.
Why use Overhead installation?
Overhead installation has several advantages. It can be less expensive and faster compared to underground installation since there is no need for extensive trenching. However, it's important to consider factors like clearance requirements, potential obstructions (e.g., trees, buildings), and weather conditions (e.g., wind, ice) that may affect the stability and reliability of the overhead infrastructure.
When considering overhead installation, it is worth noting that local regulations, utility company guidelines, and specific project requirements may dictate the exact solution and procedures.
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Associated products
At Emtelle, we provide a wide range of associated products designed to complement and enhance your network infrastructure. These components support efficient installation, secure connections, and long-term reliability, ensuring every part of your build works seamlessly together. Trusted globally, our solutions are engineered for performance across all environments.
Aerial Microduct Tube Bundle
Aerial Tube Bundle has a figure-8 construction with steel or glass-reinforced strength member.
FibreFast™ Microcable
FibreFast Microcable with a specifically designed low friction polymeric sheath that is optimized for blowing installations.
QWKconnect™ Aerial
QWKconnect, pre-connectorized fiber within a FibreFlow microduct, that is pre-installed during the manufacturing process.
RTRYVA™
RTRYVA is a high-density fiber pull-back cable constructed of pre-installed loose fiber, protected within a PE microduct.
ULW Cable (Ultra Light Weight)
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Ultra Lightweight cables redefine lightweight, compact design.
EM-Finity Closure - Lite
EM-Finity Lite delivers versatility, ease of installation and the capability to have either 144 splices, 12 SC or 24 LC pre-connectorised customers.
EM-Finity Closure - Small
EM-Finity Small has the capability to have either 288 splices, 24 SC or 48 LC pre-connectorised customers.
EM-Finity Closure - Medium
EM-Finity Medium has the capability to have either 672 splices, 48 SC or 96 LC pre-connectorised customers.
EM-Finity Closure - Large
EM-Finity Large has the capability to have either 1056 splices, 48 SC or 96 LC pre-connectorised customers.
FibreFast™ Xtreme Microcable
FibreFast Xtreme microcable is an impoved design with enhanced thernal stability and a rugged out sheath.
FibreFast™ Microcable
FibreFast Microcable with a specifically designed low friction polymeric sheath that is optimized for blowing installations.
EMU Box
EMU Box has been designed by Emtelle to to suit many requirements for FTTH and FTTP projects.
Expanding Bolt 1A
Expanding Bolt 1A is an anchoring point that can be secured into a brick/concrete wall. Used as a termination bracket for customer drop cable clamp.
Extended Drop Cable Bracket
Extended Drop Cable Bracket has 4-holes with extended anchor point for additional clearance of obstructions that can be fixed onto exterior surfaces. Used as a termination bracket for customer drop limited to 40m spans.
Fibre Locking Mechanism
Fibre Locking Mechanism is used to secure and isolate ULW style cable elements between cable span and splice closure. Evenly spread cable tension over all cable elements.
Galvanised Helical Drop Clamp
Galvanised Helical Drop Clamp steel warped -dead end- cable clamp design to warp around aerial cables to tie-off cables onto pole brackets and drop anchoring points.
Mini Drop Clamp
Drop Cable clamp featuring an all-plastic UV resistant body and toolless design. Used for securing a round aerial drop cables 3-4mm up to 70m spans.
Overhead Ring with Top Bolt
Overhead Ring with Top Bolt is a pole mounted halo style top ring for securing multiple customer drop cable clamps in multiple directions.
EM-Bend
EM-Bend product is designed to be quick and easy to install only using cable ties. It offers a smooth 90° bend while protecting the tube connector for optimal cable blowing performance. Can also be used as an L/T-branch.
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