AFL Blog

FTTx: Everything You Need to Know

As an end-to-end solutions provider, AFL prides itself on always being there for its customers. If you have any questions about the FTTx market, you’re in the right place.

Utility FTTx Development

This new AFL white paper, “Leveraging ADSS Cable Technology in Utility FTTx Networks,” details the advantages of using all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable technology in FTTx solutions. 

Streetcar Project Snapshot

AFL specializes in many areas and tries to meet every customer’s needs. The AFL Assemblies and Components’ extensive product portfolio has improved streetcar systems in big city locations, such as Atlanta, Detroit and Cincinnati.

Oil and Gas: All You Need to Know

As an end-to-end solutions provider, AFL prides itself on always being there for its customers, especially when it comes to oil and gas. AFL has made many helpful guides, videos, white papers and more just for you.

Data Centers: All You Need to Know

Explore the new AFL resource center and discover all that it has to offer!  AFL has streamlined all data center content into one unified area on this new hub.  This Data Center Stream is just one of many new components to the resource center. 

Structured Cabling: All You Need to Know

Explore the new AFL resource center and discover all that it has to offer!  AFL has streamlined all structured cabling content into one unified area on this new hub.  This Structured Cabling Stream is just one of many new components to the resource center. 

(NFPA) Requirements for Optical Cables in Transit Applications

Many things need to be kept in mind when deploying optical cables in transit and rail systems. The NFPA 130 requirements address the challenges in keeping the operation of the trains and passengers safe. 

FAST or FUSE—Which Should You Choose?

AFL now offers two types of field-installable connectors, FASTConnect and FUSEConnect.  These products have eliminated any uncertainty of hand-polished connectors and have significantly reduced setup and installation time. 

Growing the Communications Cabling Infrastructure Market

Keeping your company up-to-date can be difficult but AFL has made it easy. Learn more on how your business can save money and optimize current resources. 

How to Avoid Network Degradation

Inspecting your network and cleaning fiber correctly can prevent losing critical information that passes through your network everyday.  AFL provides data center cleaning and inspection "Best Practices" as part of AFL's role as an end-to-end solutions provider.  Read more to learn about the step-by-step data cleaning procedure and the products available to avoid network degradation.