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In-house testing capabilities

Designing and producing fibre optic products is only the first step. Testing the performance and parameters of the product is a crucial standard in the industry. The process of fibre testing involves utilising special tools, climatic chambers, and devices to precisely evaluate all parts of the tested product.

When we talk about environmental and mechanical testing, we are referring to the evaluation of products in our climatic chambers for parameters such as temperature, humidity, durability, and more. Our testing capabilities range from controlled conditions to extreme conditions. Mechanical attributes, such as stretching, rotation, and vibration, can be assessed with the help of our laboratory devices that simulate various levels of these conditions. A complete list of environmental and mechanical attributes, as well as the devices we use, can be found below.

If you’re seeking a partner with fibre optic testing capabilities, Sylex has extensive experience in testing both our own products and our customers’ in-house projects. Our engineers, who are experts in fibre optics, provide high-quality service and support for every product we test.

Testing methods for environmental properties of products

Controlled environment

  • Cold
  • Damp heat
  • Dry-out
  • Dry heat
  • Humidity aging
  • Change of temperature
  • Thermal aging
  • Thermal cycling

Uncontrolled environment

  • Cold
  • Damp heat
  • Dry-out
  • Dry heat
  • Humidity aging
  • Humidity/condensation cycling
  • Change of temperature
  • Post-condensation thermal cycle
  • Temperature – humidity cycling
  • Thermal aging
  • Thermal cycling

Extreme environment

  • Cold
  • Composite temperature/humidity cycling
  • Dry heat
  • Durability
  • Change of temperature­

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Testing methods for mechanical properties of products

Controlled environment

  • Flex
  • Twist/torsion
  • Vibration test
  • Tensile strength
  • Ferrule compression force test
  • Impact test
  • Pull test
  • Side pull test
  • Proof test (straight pull & side pull)
  • Bending moment

Testing standard methods:

  • IEC 61300
  • IEC 60794
  • IEC 61754
  • Telcordia GR-1435
  • Telcordia GR-326
  • Telcordia GR-468
  • ETS 300 019-2-3
  • TIA-568-C.0

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