Abstract: An optical transmission element comprises optical waveguides embedded into a UV-curing protective layer. The optical waveguides and the UV-curing protective layer are surrounded by a sheath, on which spherical elements are arranged. A conductive layer is applied on the sheath and the spherical elements arranged thereon, said conductive layer having a resistivity. of an order of magnitude of 5·1010 ohms per meter measured at a temperature of between 18 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 45 percent. In the case of an optical transmission element of this type, electrostatic charging when the optical transmission element is blown into an empty conduit is avoided to the greatest possible extent, such that possible blowing-in lengths within a range of between 500 meters and 1000 meters are obtained.

Abstract: An optical transmission element comprises optical waveguides embedded into a UV-curing protective layer. The optical waveguides and the UV-curing protective layer are surrounded by a sheath, on which spherical elements are arranged. A conductive layer is applied on the sheath and the spherical elements arranged thereon, said conductive layer having a resistivity. of an order of magnitude of 5·1010 ohms per meter measured at a temperature of between 18 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 45 percent. In the case of an optical transmission element of this type, electrostatic charging when the optical transmission element is blown into an empty conduit is avoided to the greatest possible extent, such that possible blowing-in lengths within a range of between 500 meters and 1000 meters are obtained.

Abstract: An optical transmission element has a number of optical waveguides, which are arranged as a bundle and are embedded in a filling composition. The optical waveguides and the filling composition are surrounded by a tube. A material comprising a resin, which for example contains an acrylate enriched with a filler, is used as materials for the tube. By mixing photoinitiators into the material comprising the resin of the tube, the tube material of the tube can be cured by irradiation with ultraviolet light. The use of a material comprising resin in the production of the tube of the optical transmission element allows thin buffering layers to be produced at a high material processing speed.

Abstract: An optical cable comprises a buffered optical fiber which is arranged within a buffer tube. The buffer tube is extruded around the buffered optical fiber such that a small gap, preferably in a range between about 40 ?m and about 100 ?m, is formed between the buffered optical fiber and the buffer tube. A layer of strength member elements is disposed around the buffer tube. A cable jacket is extruded around the strength member elements wherein the strength member elements are bonded to the cable jacket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of an optical transmission element comprising at least one optical waveguide and comprising a chamber element surrounding the optical waveguide and enclosing an internal space. A foamed filler composition is applied discontinuously to the optical waveguide and the optical waveguide is subsequently supplied to an extruder, the latter forming a chamber element around the optical waveguide. The filler composition stabilizes within the chamber element formed and, in the final state, forms a plurality of dry compressible filler elements, each surrounding the optical waveguide. A dry and readily manipulable optical transmission element is thus present. A discharge of filler composition and an escape of the optical waveguides from the transmission element are prevented.

Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of an optical ribbon conductor from several optical conductors, the outer circumference of at least one optical conductor (LW2) is coated with a first coating material (FC). The optical conductor (LW2) and at least another optical conductor (LW3) are arranged adjacent to each other in their longitudinal direction (OA) and are formed into a ribbon conductor and coated with a second coating (BC), so that a gap (S) results between the two adjacent optical conductors which is not occupied by an optical conductor. The position of at least one of the optical conductors (LW2, LW3) within the ribbon conductor (LWB) is controlled relative to the coating thickness (D) of the second coating material (BC). The second coating material (BC) can then dependably be removed after manufacture without also removing the first coating material (FC).

Abstract: In a process for the manufacture of an optical ribbon conductor from several optical conductors, the outer circumference of at least one optical conductor (LW2) is coated with a first coating material (FC). The optical conductor (LW2) and at least another optical conductor (LW3) are arranged adjacent to each other in their longitudinal direction (OA) and are formed into a ribbon conductor and coated with a second coating (BC), so that a gap (S) results between the two adjacent optical conductors which is not occupied by an optical conductor. The position of at least one of the optical conductors (LW2, LW3) within the ribbon conductor (LWB) is controlled relative to the coating thickness (D) of the second coating material (BC). The second coating material (BC) can then dependably be removed after manufacture without also removing the first coating material (FC).

Abstract: A solid optical lead formed by a light waveguide having at least two coatings composed of plastic material having an outer layer which is applied directly on the inner layer and is constructed as a flame-retardant layer. The outer layer is constructed as a halogen-free material and comprises an additive that will prevent an adhesion between the outer layer and the inner layer and, thus, assures a good strippability of the outer layer from the inner layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube holding optical fibers or optical ribbons, the tube having indentations in its inner and outer surfaces. The indentations are adjacent to better enable opening of the tube to gain access to the ribbons.