Open Trench Installation

What is Open Trenching?

Open Trenching involves excavating down to a given depth and placing the microducts in a suitably prepared trench, such as with sand or pea gravel for protection, then re-instating the area as before. It is considered a traditional method of installation. The benefit of Open Trench installation includes;

??A range of depths can be achieved during the installation process.

??Closures can be directly buried with microduct bundles.

??The installer has complete control over trench reinstatement following installation making it easy to restore footpaths and roads to their original state.?

What Emtelle solutions are suitable for this method of installation?

Emtelle offers a wide range of solutions suitable for this type of installation, including Multifu, RTRYVA, ducts, microducts, QWKConnect and tube bundles.?

Open trench installations are a fantastic opportunity to utilise our class-leading pre-connectorised solutions in your network.?

Multifu, Emtelle’s protected microduct bundle with a pre-installed fibre unit, is fast to roll out and simple for the installer. Multifu reduces CAPEX per home and connects homes from day one of installation. The pre-installed fibre minimises the time and equipment needed for blowing fibre into the tube.?

?RTRYVA is a pullback fibre optic cable offering a flexible FTTX solution. Ideal for branching and duct access, it requires minimal tooling, installation equipment and training.?

Emtelle’s QWKConnect is a pre-connectorised fibre drop cable for FTTH installations, perfectly manufactured to be installed in an open trench. Pre-installed and pre-connectorised into microduct during manufacture means no blowing or splicing is required, offering a simple end product that requires a reduced skill set for installation.?

Emtelle microducts, ducts, power ducts and tube bundles are also suitable for this installation method as the trench depth can vary! Our ducts are durable and offer protection to your fibre cables from dirt and water ingress.?

Is Open Trench the Right Option for me?

Use our installation map to find out what type of installation you should use!

To find out more about this method of installation and the range of solutions Emtelle have to offer, don’t hesitate to contact our specialist via the link below.