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Meet the Floor Box 27FO: Improving Fiber Distribution Efficiency

Written by Williams Cunha | Mar 5, 2024 10:39:35 AM

Fiber optic cables play a crucial role in modern communication networks, enabling high-speed data transmission across vast distances. However, the efficient management of these cables, particularly at entry points into buildings or within specific floors, is essential to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Yelco addresses this need with the Floor Box 27FO, designed to streamline fiber optic cable distribution and connectivity within buildings.

Current Limitations of Floor Boxes

The current methods of fiber optic cable distribution and management often lack the flexibility and efficiency required to meet the demands of modern telecommunications infrastructure. Conventional enclosures may struggle to accommodate multiple cables, leading to congestion and potential signal interference. Additionally, inadequate cable management solutions can impede maintenance efforts and increase the risk of damage to delicate fiber optics.

Yelco's Floor Box 27FO

Yelco's Floor Box, also known as the Internal Fiber Distribution Enclosure, is engineered to overcome the limitations of traditional distribution enclosures. This versatile enclosure serves as a Floor Distributor Box or Building Entry Point, providing a centralized hub for breaking out, splicing, and connecting optical fiber cables. Its slim two-layer design offers multiple cable entry points on all sides, allowing for flexible mounting positions and efficient cable routing.

Some of its key features and benefits are:

  • Capacity: The Floor Box 27FO accommodates up to 27 splices (triple stacked) on a dedicated splice tray, providing ample capacity for fiber optic connections. It also supports up to 3 optical splitters, enabling the distribution of fiber circuits to multiple accommodation or business units.
  • Easy to Manage: It features a hinged splice tray for easy access to fiber storage and splice areas, facilitating maintenance and installation tasks.
  • Compatibility: Maintains a minimum 30mm bend radius, ensuring compatibility with various fiber optic cable types and minimizing signal loss.
  • Material: It's made with high-quality ABS housing material with a smooth surface finish, designed to protect delicate fiber optics and prevent damage.
  • Reliability: The Floor Box 27FO is IP43 and IK07 tested for durability and reliability in challenging environmental conditions.

Compatibility with Other Products

The Floor Box 27FO is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing fiber optic networks and can be customized to meet specific installation requirements. It comes equipped with a standard kit of accessories, including screws, bushings, splice sleeves, cable ties, and a laser sticker, simplifying installation and ensuring optimal performance.

 

Yelco's Floor Box 27FO represents a significant advancement in fiber optic cable management, offering versatility, durability, and performance. Whether used as a Building Entry Point or Floor Distributor Unit, this innovative enclosure provides a reliable solution for organizing and maintaining fiber optic connections within buildings. With its robust construction, user-friendly design, and compatibility with various fiber optic cable types, the Floor Box 27FO is the ideal choice for telecom infrastructure projects of any scale.

Learn more about the Floor Box 27FO.

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