SC to SC Duplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OM4, Riser (OFCR)

Projects in the Philippines benefit from keeping the configuration, branch identification and installation requirement consistent across every participating site. This duplex armored patch cable fits SC UPC connectors on both cable ends of an OM4 50/125µm multimode item, with a helical stainless steel tube protecting the fibers under the aqua 3.0mm riser-rated (OFCR) jacket. It is built for installations where SC interfaces remain on the panels and hardware but the pathway demands real mechanical protection: open ceilings, industrial floors and shared risers.

Product Highlights

• Riser (OFCR) flame rating for vertical building pathways
• Insertion loss ≤0.3dB, return loss ≥20dB
• Stock lengths 1m to 30m; custom lengths and jackets on request
• SC UPC to SC UPC duplex, OM4 50/125µm multimode
• Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents
• Bend-insensitive OM4 fiber, 20/10D dynamic/static bend radius

Specifications

SC duplex interfaces in panel and legacy environments

SC connectors remain common on wall-mounted enclosures, older fiber distribution frames, media converters and industrial Ethernet gear. The push-pull latching body tolerates frequent handling and is easy to seat with gloved hands, which is part of why SC persists in field-side cabling. This cord keeps that familiar interface while adding the steel armor those exposed environments typically demand.

OM4 bandwidth for short-reach optics

Behind the SC bodies the glass is full OM4: 10GBASE-SR to 400m, with headroom for 40G and 100G short-reach optics at row and room distances. For buildings that standardized on SC panels years ago, this makes it possible to upgrade optical path speeds without re-terminating the fixed plant, as long as the optical path stays within the OM4 distance envelope.

Steel armor for exposed routing

SC-terminated links are typically found exactly where cables get hurt: factory floors, campus outbuildings, temporary runs at events and design sites. The helical stainless tube inside the jacket wraps the buffered fibers directly; as a result, the cord shrugs off crushing under floor tiles, accidental pulls and rodent damage. Installation teams may cross areas that would otherwise call for conduit, keeping the channel small and easy to change later.

Care of SC connectors in the field

SC ferrules are 2.5mm and easy to review with standard tips and microscopes. clean both end faces with a dry cassette cleaner and review if the optical path margin is tight; most "bad cord" reports in the field trace back to contamination rather than damage before the interfaces are joined. The push-pull housing should click positively; if it is not intended to, inspect for dust caps left in this coupler rather than forcing the latch.

Length selection and customization

Standard size options are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft), covering the common rack-to-rack, access and frame connections this cord is built for. Non-standard lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. Matching the cord length to the actual channel keeps slack out of the fiber panel and preserves the 850nm optical budget on longer multimode runs. Specifying the particular channel length avoids both the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.

Production testing and quality assurance

Each SC-terminated item is built with precision zirconia ferrules and tested for insertion loss and return loss before packing; the 0.3dB ceiling is verified on every cord. End-face geometry is checked for stable physical contact across repeat matings, and the SC housings are latch-tested for positive engagement.

Placing an Order and Factory Support

Quote against the SC-SC OM4 duplex armored product line with the channel length and jacket rating stated. Other connector mixes, polish types and jacket colors are provided through the customized duplex armored program once the factory confirms the requested specification. Customers in the Philippines can include multi-site labeling or documentation requirements when requesting a project quotation.