Emtelle Launches Indoor Pre-Connected Fiber Microduct System

HAWICK, SCOTLAND – Emtelle, a provider of blown fiber and ducted network solutions for the telecoms industry, launched a new product to meet new indoor fire regulations.

Based on the QWKconnect pre-connectorised fiber microduct system, the new QWKconnect MDU is manufactured out of Low Fire Hazard (LFH) material, meaning it is suitable for internal use, giving excellent performance in a fire scenario.

Pre-installed Fiber Connectors
The QWKconnect MDU uses QWKlink Fibre from the Emtelle FibreFlow brand, but comes pre-installed in a LFH microduct, and has the added benefit of pre-installed fiber connectors on both ends, eliminating the need to splice or blow fibers for FTTX drop applications. The QWKconnect MDU fibres 1.1mm diameter reduces the cost and complexity of installation and works by simply plugging in once installed.

“QWKconnect MDU allows us to offer our customers the most up-to-date technology in terms of both cost-efficiency and industry regulations,” said Scott Modha, international business development manager at Emtelle. “Our popular QWKconnect is proven in the benefits it offers to our customers and now we can offer an extra dimension to this through the fully LFH, versatile QWKconnect MDU for internal use.”

The QWKconnect MDU can be installed from the basement, up the riser and connected to a simple termination box within the premise or apartment. The product also gives a future-proof, dedicated microduct pathway to each apartment to allow for future upgrades of the fiber.

Fit and Forget
“There is no other product on the market which provides such savings for an internal or ducted FTTH drop solution when quality needs to be high and installation needs to be cost-effective, simple and reliable. You simply ‘Fit and Forget,’” said Mark Graham, technical engineer at Emtelle. “We are looking forward to showcasing this product for the first time at the FTTH Conference.”