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Optical Distribution Frames- Hinging

This CTEC Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) utilises a Hinging Tray design. It is ideally suited for 19", ETSI, TEP1E and MEP rack practices. It offers a high density termination system, and almost all connector types are supported. R30 fibre management is supported both on and off the tray. Each tray accommodates up to 3 cassettes with a built in hinge mechanism and self-closing latch system. The cassette are manufactured from UL94-V0 rated CYCOLAC VW300. A variety of backplane heights can be supplied as standard, with bespoke requirements also available... more

Optical Distribution Frames- Sliding

These Optical Distribution Frames are based on a Sliding Tray design. They are ideally suited for 19", ETSI, TEP1E and MEP rack practices. They offer a high density termination system, and almost all connector types are supported. R30 fibre management is supported both on and off the tray. Each tray accommodates a single cassette, manufactured from UL94-V0 rated CYCOLAC VW300. A variety of backplane heights can be supplied as standard, with bespoke requirements also available... more

Wall Boxes

The 8 Fibre Compact Wall Box is an ideal solution for cost effective, space critical applications. Suitable for either 8 fibre SC & E2000 or FC & ST applications. Using a hinged UL94-V0 rated fibre management cassette, the 8 Fibre Compact Wall Box has two aligned cable entry/exit points, one top and one bottom (compression gland provided).
There are 2 interchangeable bulkhead plates to suit the chosen connector types of either SC & E2000 or FC/PC & ST... more

About CTEC

CTEC is a leading UK design & manufacturing company for fibre optic products and fibre management systems. We provide specialised design consultancy services, and supply only the highest quality fibre optic products and accessories.

The vast majority of the fibre optic products we sell have been designed & developed entirely by CTEC.

Unlike many of our competitors, the bulk of CTEC's business is not based around shifting other peoples boxes! We design it, build it & ship it, completely to your specification. Why pay over the odds, when you can deal with the manufacturer direct?

Owner Tony Croxford knows all about designing fibre optic products, having been involved in their design & development since 1983. CTEC has a depth of technical experience rarely found anywhere else.

This web site is about products & services, pure & simple! No fancy sales talk, no marketing speak, just what we can offer you. Have a browse through the site for just a small selection of the solutions we provide.

And remember, if you don't see what you're after, ask! That is what we're here for.

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Design Services

One of CTEC's most successful business activities is the provision of Design & Development services for companies all across the communications spectrum. These services are provided on a consultancy/contract basis. We have extensive industry experience in the design, development and manufacturing of passive fibre optic products, and our designers have been involved in fibre optics since 1983. Using the services of CTEC is an ideal option for clients seeking to control project costs and timescales... more

Cable Assemblies

At CTEC, we supply high quality patchcords, pigtails and adaptors to all fibre optic sectors. Our terminations all use full ceramic ferrules, the manufacturing is inline with international standards, and the fibre & cable choices are diverse to suit many applications. We can cater for any volume requirements whether large or small, and all our assemblies are 100% tested and inspected for optical performance. We can also test for physical profiling using DORC Interferometers... more

Fibre Craft Trays

The Fibre Craft Tray is for front and/or rear 19" and ETSI applications (other rack types can be catered for by request). It takes various connector types via interchangeable bulkheads, including SC or E2000 (24 fibre capacity) and FC/PC or ST (16 fibre capacity). It is particularly suited for restricted rack space applications, whilst providing many of the fibre management features found in our mainstream Optical Distribution Frames. Multi Function Cassettes are manufactured using UL94-V0 rated CYCOLAC® VW300 ... more

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