Video documents microduct, microfiber field trial

Field test trial took place at CommScope's test site in Catawba, North Carolina.
March 21, 2013
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A new video from CommScope documents the company's recent microduct/microfiber field trial. The field test trial took place at CommScope's test site in Catawba, North Carolina. The company used its new 5.5-mm, 48-count microfiber and 10-mm HDPE microduct, and pulled it into a 2-inch HDPE conduit. According to the company, the total length of cabling installed was 4,500 feet in approximately 20-25 minutes, averaging 180-200 feet per minute.

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