CommScope Trunk & Distribution Cable - Manual (Page 55)

Getting a Clean Core
To take advantage of an ACT cable’s unique clean coring capabilities there are a couple of simple “Best Practice”
procedures that the splicer must understand and put into practice.
• Drill Coring – To enable the tool to optimize its shear
ing force while coring:
- Keep the RPM’s below 450 (low speed)
- Apply slightly more forward pressure than usual for about the first ¼ inch of the core, then resume normal
forward pressure
- Some will find it easier to “trigger” the drill in short 1-2 second bursts for about the first ¼ inch of the core,
replicating a hand core action, rather than controlling a constant low drill speed
• Hand Coring – While not the preferred method of most splicers, it does provide a consistent clean core
operation without any special needs.
Most standard tools are able to provide the proper shearing force necessary to facilitate a clean core. However, a
splicer may find that they have a tool that does not provide a consistent clean core. In the event that this occurs,
ACT cables enable the splicer to easily remove the remaining bonding compound and dielectric with a traditional
center conductor cleaning tool. This removal is accomplished with greater ease than was ever possible with
traditional cables.
Summary
The bond strength in cable is critical to the mechanical performance
of the cable. However, bonding affects more than just the cable’s
mechanical characteristics, it also impacts the facilitation of cable
preparation and connectorization. Finding the balance of bond
strength and craft friendliness is accomplished by the development
of an advanced technology bonding agent and coupling it with
CommScope’s consistent manufacturing process controls. This
achievement enables the cable to mechanically behave the way it
needs to and makes the preparation easier.
With some simple “best practice” procedures, a splicer will find it
easy to consistently achieve a one step clean core.
Below is an example of
traditional P3 ® cable
Residual dielectric and
bonding compound on
conductor after coring
Below is an example of
P3 ® cable with ACT ®
Conductor clean of dielectric
and bonding compounds
after coring
Connectorization 6.6
ACT ® - Advanced Coring Technology