MicroGlide™ Microtubing
3 to 6mm primary tubes and assemblies to connect access networks to the end user
Suitable for: FTTx, access networks, residential (MDU and SDUs), business parks, campuses and more.
MicroGlide is perfect for connecting a number of smaller buildings, campuses and residential areas, or an area where initial fibre penetration is low.
With 3 to 6mm primary tubes, it is ideal for the distribution or ed for use with blown fibre units (up to 12 core) MicroGlide comes in configurations of 1 to 25 tubes (24-way).
Many options are available to suit a variety of locations and environmental parameters within the network:
Outdoor Installations: Direct Bury, Direct Install, Metallic and Non-Metallic
Indoor Installations: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Reduced Fire Hazard (PVC), Riser Rated
Special Assemblies: Aerial, Anti-rodent, Anti-termite, Armoured, Chemical Resistant more info
Product Customisation: Your choice of tube colours and stripes, sheath colours and print line
HDPE Loose Tubes
- Permanent low friction inner coating for enhanced blowing performance
- Supplied as single tubes or assemblies
- Smooth inner wall
- Solid or translucent colours with optional stripes for easy identification
| OD (mm) | ID (mm) |
| 3 | 2.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 |
| 5 | 2.1 |
| 5 | 3.5 |
| 6 | 2.7 |
| 6 | 4 |
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Loose Tubes
- Fire retardant and halogen free tubes which meet indoor fire regulations IEC 60332-1
- Permanent low friction inner coating for enhanced blowing performance
- Smooth or ribbed inner wall
- Solid white colour as standard
| OD (mm) | ID (mm) |
| 5 | 3.5 |
Direct Install Metal Free
- Can be installed directly into a duct or sub-duct where a non-metallic solution is required (such as an area with a risk of lightning)
- Non-metallic moisture barrier provided by water blocking tape
- Single PE sheath
- Integral ripcord for easy sheath removal
Direct Install Aluminium
- Can be installed directly into a duct or sub-duct
- Moisture protection provided by a 150µm layer of aluminium
- Single PE sheath
- Integral ripcord for easy sheath removal
Direct Bury Metal Free
- Can be installed directly into prepared ground where a non-metallic solution is required (such as an area with a risk of lightning)
- Double PE sheath for maximum protection
- Non-metallic moisture barrier provided by water blocking tape
- Integral ripcord for easy removal of the inner sheath
Direct Bury Aluminium
- Can be installed directly into prepared ground
- Double PE sheath for maximum protection
- Moisture protection provided by a 150µm layer of aluminium
- Integral ripcord for easy removal of the inner sheath
Low Fire Hazard
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath and primary tubes
- For use inside buildings
- Low flammability, low smoke and zero halogens emissions
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Meets IEC 60332-1 and IEC 60332-3
Intermediate Fire Hazard
LSZH sheath and PE primary tubes
- For use inside buildings
- Improved fire performance compared with all-PE products
- Designed to minimise the evolution of smoke and corrosive gases
- Designed to meet performance requirements of IEC 60332-1
Basic Fire Hazard
PVC sheath and PE primary tubes
- For use inside buildings
- Provides a basic level of flammability for general purpose applications
- Meets IEC 60332-1
Riser Rated
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath and primary tubes
- For use as riser tubing in buildings
- Approved to RISER UL 1666 & CUL 1666 by Underwriter Laboratories
