FIBER IN METAL TUBES
R&D Center
General description
All Fiber in Metal Tubes provided by NBG come along with a test report according to EN 10204 /2.2 and include the following tests:
- Actual tube length measurement
- Actual tube diameter measurement
- Welding depth measurement
- Accurate EFL measurement
- Optical Fiber attenuation measurement
- Water penetration test, if applicable
NBG has a straightforward and modern R&D Center with all different kinds of test benches to perform tests and measurements according to the latest standards. The experience and know-how in special fiber handling combined with semi-annual internal trainings for our employees, allows us to perform on a high level and develop products, that are unique and a masterpiece in the fiber optic market.
The R&D center is equipped with the following test benches:
- Fully automated repeated bending test bench (max. 150 kg)
- Several temperature chambers (-70 °C up to +850 °C)
- Horizontal long stress strain bench (max. 20 m)
- Vertical short stress strain bench (max. 1 m)
- Impact test bench
- High-pressure chamber (up to 800bar and +200°C)
Our R&D engineers are trained to perform cable type tests according the standard IEC 60794-1-2. All these tests include a detailed final test report. On request, NBG is always open to perform extended R&D activities with customers, either on a job-basis or in a full partnership.
