There are several features for the pulling eye pre-terminated fiber optical patch cables that make them preferable for indoor/outdoor installations.

The first feature is that these cables are pre-terminated, which means the procedures of stripping the cables, preparing the epoxy, applying the connector, scribe and polishing, inspecting and testing are all done on the manufacturer’s side. One of the main advantages for specifying pre-terminated cables is that the controlled factory processes with pre-termination results in superior performance. Consistent, high quality connector end-face geometry results in lower insertion loss and better end-to-end attenuation in the system.

The second feature of these pre-terminated cables is the pulling eye. It further speeds up the installation process compared with filed termination. Pre-terminated cable has omitted the time needed for termination, and the pulling eye saves time during installation of conduits, ducts or risers. In addition, the pulling eye protects the connectors of the indoor/outdoor fiber optic cables and prevents the cables from twisting during the installation process. Since the pulling eye is strain relived directly onto the outer jacket, it ensures that the pulling stress and strain do not act on the core or the terminations. It allows a tension up to 245N.