Coats Group Enhances Fiber Optic Networks with Highstrength Materials

In modern communication networks, fiber optic cables serve as vital conduits for massive data transmission. However, the delicate nature of optical fibers requires robust protection against installation stresses, environmental factors, and mechanical challenges. Strength components function as the structural backbone of cables, similar to steel reinforcements in skyscrapers, ensuring tensile strength, bend resistance, and environmental durability.

With decades of materials science expertise, Coats has developed specialized strength solutions that maintain cable integrity across extreme conditions—from aerial deployments to underground conduits and submarine installations. These components provide essential protection against temperature fluctuations, moisture exposure, chemical corrosion, and physical damage, significantly extending service life while reducing maintenance requirements.

This glass fiber-reinforced plastic composite serves as central strength member with superior tensile properties and smooth cross-section uniformity. Its non-conductive nature prevents electromagnetic interference while offering exceptional environmental resistance for long-haul and metropolitan networks.

Engineered for dynamic applications requiring frequent movement, this reinforced plastic maintains structural stability during repeated bending cycles—ideal for robotic systems and mobile equipment cabling.

Exceeding steel's strength-to-weight ratio, this 100% para-aramid fiber provides unmatched tensile performance for extreme environments including undersea deployments and high-tension aerial installations.

Featuring water-absorbent coatings that expand upon contact, this solution creates self-sealing barriers against moisture ingress in damaged cables—critical for all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) applications.

Coats maintains its industry position through continuous R&D investment in material science, with dedicated teams developing next-generation solutions. The company's manufacturing processes incorporate rigorous quality controls and international certifications, ensuring consistent performance across global production facilities.

Environmental sustainability forms a core pillar of development strategy, with initiatives including recycled materials like EcoVerde™ polyester threads and energy-efficient production methods reducing the carbon footprint of network infrastructure.

As 5G expansion, IoT proliferation, and cloud computing drive unprecedented demand for reliable bandwidth, Coats continues to advance strength component technology. The company's solutions enable higher-density cabling, extended reach deployments, and reduced maintenance cycles—critical factors for global digital transformation.

"Our materials science expertise directly contributes to building more resilient communication networks worldwide," said Rajiv Sharma, CEO of Coats Group. "We remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our customers meet evolving connectivity challenges."

With over 250 years of materials engineering heritage, Coats Group operates across 50 countries, serving telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors through advanced material solutions.