Using the same principles developed for the Universal Joint (UJ) the Universal Joint Consortium (UJC) offers a jointing solution for the unrepeatered cable market called the 'Universal Quick Joint (UQJ)', designed to be compatible with non-repeatered cables.
Simplified Design
- Quick jointing times (<6 hours for a 12 fibre lightweight cable)
- Less than three weeks initial training. One week upgrade for UJ trained jointers
- Existing UJ tool kits can be upgraded for UQJ capability
- Tested to the same internationally recognised standards as UJ
Outline Technical UQJ Specification
- 72mm outside diameter and rigid length of 75cm
- Minimum bend radius 0.75m
- Can be handled by conventional cable machinery or non-repeatered cable installation and maintenance spreads
- Design for 25 year service life
- 6000m deployment depth (tested to 8000m)
- Bespoke insulation restoration technology (does not require injection moulding and X-ray inspection equipment)
- Maximum fibre joint 48 fibres
