Abstract: An extrusion assembly may include an extrusion die and an extrusion tip at least partially positioned within the die. The extrusion tip may include a base portion having a tapered end and an opening positioned approximately at an apex of the tapered end. An insert may be adjustably positioned within the base portion and configured to extend through the opening to form a land. A length of the land may be variable as the position of the insert within the base portion is adjusted. Additionally, a length of an end portion of the extrusion die may be adjusted.

Abstract: An extrusion assembly may include an extrusion die and an extrusion tip at least partially positioned within the die. The extrusion tip may include a base portion having a tapered end and an opening positioned approximately at an apex of the tapered end. An insert may be adjustably positioned within the base portion and configured to extend through, the opening to form a land. A length of the land may be variable as the position of the insert within the base portion is adjusted.

Abstract: Components for incorporation into cable, such as communication cables, are described. At least one cable component, such as an optical fiber buffer tube, may be formed from a polymeric resin that has been nucleated or otherwise combined with a thermoplastic elastomer. The cable component may then be incorporated into a cable that includes at least one transmission element.

Abstract: Tight buffered optical fibers and cables containing tight buffered optical fibers are described. A tight buffered optical fiber may include an optical fiber, which may include a core and cladding. At least one protective layer may be formed around the optical fiber, and at least one buffer layer may be formed around the at least one protective layer. The buffer layer may include a thermoplastic polymer blended or mixed with a siloxane slip agent that permits the buffer layer to be stripped from the underlying optical fiber.

Abstract: Premise cables for installation in indoor environments, such as risers and plenums, are described. A premise cable may include an outer jacket and at least one twisted pair of individually insulated conductors positioned within a cable core defined by the jacket. Moisture mitigation material is positioned between an outer surface of the jacket and the twisted pair(s), for example, within the cable core. The moisture mitigation material is configured to absorb water vapor that penetrates the jacket, thereby improving electrical performance of the cable. However, the moisture mitigation material does not provide water blocking for the cable.