INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling
Tank Industries
announce new
generation fibre optic
patch boxes
Tank Industries, a division of ATC,
an authorised manufacturer and
distributor for R&M in South Africa,
is landing a new generation of patch
boxes for fibre optic networks into
the market. structured cabling, in network cabinets
for data centres or in distribution
nodes for campus networks. They are
also suitable for outdoor distributors
where space is at a premium, e.g. on
factory premises.
With these platforms for 19” racks,
you can terminate up to 48 fibres
in one unit (1U). For the first time, a
common basic model accommodates
both breakout and splice cabling. This
version for splicing cables is called
UniRack 2 and contains a removable
splice tray plate. The installation depth was reduced by
about 10% from 220 to 225 millimetres
compared to earlier platforms. Despite
the compact design, a 40mm bending
radius is ensured throughout – a crucial
prerequisite for low-attenuating signal
transmission. In closed operating state,
the boxes have all-round protection
from rodent attacks.
The integrated drawer makes initial
installations and network conversion
more convenient. It serves as a loose
tube tray, cable and pigtail deposit
unit, holder of splice tray plate and a
convenient work surface for splicing and
patching all in one. The drawer can be
pulled out and tipped to an angle of
10° with a flick of the wrist.
The new patch boxes are used for cable
termination in local data networks, in
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This approach assures a quick, good
overview. It also reduces conversion
time, installation mistakes and
operational interruptions.
R&M developers relied on lightweight
construction processes. This clever
design, combined with carefully
selected materials and well-tried
manufacturing processes helped to
reduce production costs.
Among the strengths of these New
Generation Fibre Optic Patch Boxes,
is the fact that cables and pigtails
are consistently deposited separately.
Clive Maasch, General Manager,
Tank Industries
www.intelligentcio.com