Fiber Optic Components (FOC) Testing

We have the capabilities, expertise, and approvals necessary to provide you with a cost-effective solution for your Fiber Optic Testing needs, including GR-20-CORE, GR-409-CORE, and GR-13-CORE

We test safety, reliability and performance of fiber optic components (FOC), including connectors, fiber cables, fiber distribution frames, splice closures, pedestals and indoor/outdoor fiber cabinets.

With Intertek FOC testing you can rely on:

• Getting faster service delivery
• Benefiting from global expertise with local presence
• Reducing your risk while protecting your brand
• Gaining new efficiencies

Testing Standards for Fiber Optic Components (FOC)

• GR-20-CORE: Optical Fiber and Fiber Cable
• GR-409-CORE: Premises Fiber Optic Cable
• GR-13-CORE: Pedestal Terminal Closure
• GR-771-CORE: Fiber Optic Splice Closures
• GR-765-CORE: Single Fiber Single-Mode Optical Splices and Splicing Systems

Services

• Geometric tolerances
• Mechanical testing (vibration, shock, seismic etc.)
• Fiber integrity (tensile loading, fiber flex and twist testing)
• Environmental (thermal cycling, thermal shock, life aging)
• Chemical exposure testing
• Optical and electrical deployment testing
• Gaseous airborne contaminants
• Salt spray
• Optical safety certifications
• On-site witness testing
• Full NEBS capabilities for testing to GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE