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Aluminum
Interlock Armor (AIA) cables are standard fiber June
optic
cables
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a spirally wrapped interlocking armor for enhanced crush resistance and rugged-
ness.
The downside of AIA cable that it is bulky and has been known to crush the
fiber when the aluminum casing is compromised.
Aluminum Interlock Armor (AIA)
TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™ optic cable is a stainless steel coiled tubular
armored solution that is designed as the smallest and lightest with enhanced
crush resistance and ruggedness. Available in riser and plenum construc-
tions.
Stainless steel micro armor can be used for all general usage, patch-cords
and inside/outside airport applications in the newly reclaimed conduits
and pathways with room future cabling.
TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™
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