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Flat FRP Rod Manufacturers and
Suppliers in India

Polyrod is a dedicated Flat FRP rod manufacturer in India, producing flat, rigid glass-fibre reinforced polymer rods designed to serve as dielectric armour in fiber optic cables built for demanding environments. As a Flat GRP rod supplier, we manufacture peripheral reinforcement rods used in rodent-resistant, direct-burial, and bullet-resistant aerial cable constructions.

Unlike round FRP rods, Flat FRP is purpose-built for peripheral armouring - it can be embedded longitudinally into the cable jacket or helically stranded over the cable core, depending on the cable design and mechanical protection required. This makes Polyrod a preferred dielectric armour FRP supplier and helically stranded FRP rod source for cable manufacturers building rodent- and impact-resistant designs.

Key features:

  • Anti-rodent resistant construction - a genuine alternative to metallic armour for dielectric cable designs
  • Suitable for helical stranding over the cable core or longitudinal embedding in the jacket
  • Excellent tensile strength for peripheral reinforcement without adding significant weight
  • Available with multiple coating options depending on cable design and application
  • Customised dimensions available to match specific cable engineering requirements

As a specialist rodent resistant cable strength member supplier, our Flat FRP is engineered to protect fiber optic cables from rodent damage - a leading cause of network downtime in duct and direct-burial installations - while keeping the cable fully dielectric and free from the corrosion risk of metallic armour tapes.

Coated FRP rods in USA used for fiber optic cable raw material
Product Specification Table
Basic Properties Flat FRP
Tensile Strength ≥120kg/mm²
Tensile Modulus ≥4200 kg/mm²
Elongation ≤3%
Minimum Bend Diameter/Thickness 25XT
Heat Stress @ 80°C for 24 hrs at 50XT

Specifications above are for reference only. For customised dimensions and coatings, contact our team for a tailored quotation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Flat FRP rod used for?

Flat FRP rod is used as peripheral dielectric armour in fiber optic cables, either embedded longitudinally in the jacket or helically stranded over the cable core, to protect the cable from rodent damage and mechanical impact.

2. How is Flat FRP different from round FRP/GRP rod?

Round FRP/GRP rod is typically used as a central strength member, while Flat FRP is shaped specifically for peripheral armouring - wrapping or stranding around the cable core rather than running through its centre.

3. Does Flat FRP protect cables from rodents?

Yes, Flat FRP is widely used as an anti-rodent armour layer, giving cables mechanical protection against gnawing damage while keeping the cable fully dielectric, unlike metallic armour tapes.

4. Can Flat FRP rod be helically stranded over the cable core?

Yes, Flat FRP is suitable for helical stranding over the cable core as well as longitudinal embedding in the jacket, depending on the cable manufacturer's design requirements.

5. Is Flat FRP available in custom widths and thicknesses?

FRP in customised dimensions to match specific cable engineering requirements - contact our team with your specification for a tailored quotation.

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