Optical Cable Corp
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview and History
OCC, a pioneer in fiber optic cable design and production for over three decades, has expanded its innovation beyond core connectivity solutions. Headquartered and manufactured in the USA, OCC's origins are deeply rooted in collaboration with 'The Father of Fiber Optics,' Charles Kao. Early partnerships with NASA and the U.S. Armed Forces spurred the development of exceptionally rugged and reliable fiber cables, including the Core-Locked™ outer cable jacket design and UL-listed Indoor/Outdoor cables. Strategic acquisitions, such as SMP and AOS, have further enriched OCC's technological portfolio, leading to advancements like the patented Low Crosstalk Electrical Connector System, Category 5 patent for Gigabit Ethernet, and the Modular Advanced Reel Systems (MARS™) for demanding applications.
Products and Solutions
OCC offers a comprehensive range of high-performance fiber optic and copper data infrastructure solutions. Its product lines include various cables such as Fiber Commercial Enterprise, Harsh Environment, Indoor (Data Center and Assembly), Outdoor and Campus, and Broadcast Deployable Cables. Notable broadcast cables, like OCC SMPTE, feature the Ultra-Fox™ Plus deployable buffer system with triple thickness 500µm acrylate coating and 900µm tight buffer for maximum fiber protection, alongside fabric fillers and nylon wrap for flexibility. The company also provides Enterprise Fiber Optic Enclosures and Adapter Plates, Harsh Environment Enclosures and Connectors, Cable Assemblies, Pre-Terminated Copper Solutions, and Cabinets, Racks, and Cable Management Solutions. Recent innovations include the Procyon Blade, MHC® T2 & MHC® T3 Cable Assemblies, and patented Category 8 Jacks and Plugs designed for easy termination.
Industry Expertise and Differentiators
With billions of fiber meters cabled, OCC serves a diverse array of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, education, media, security, and the U.S. military. The company is recognized as a leading manufacturer of military ground tactical fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions, known for developing fundamental technologies that ensure easy installation and outstanding performance in the toughest conditions. OCC's expertise extends to exceeding the high standards for broadcasting major events and providing 'factory tough' solutions for industrial networks, ensuring productivity and reliability inside and outside plant environments. Its customer-centric approach focuses on delivering smart, customized turnkey solutions from a single, reliable source, emphasizing performance and dependability across all applications.
