Fiber Cable Installation Bend Radius Calculator
Calculate the minimum cable bend radius and pull-wheel diameter from the cable outside diameter and the manufacturer-specified bend-radius factor.
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Minimum bend radius (mm)
Cable outside diameter (mm) * Manufacturer bend-radius factor (× cable OD)
Cable outside diameter (mm) * Manufacturer bend-radius factor (× cable OD)Minimum pull-wheel or roller diameter (mm)
Minimum bend radius (mm) * 2
Minimum bend radius (mm) * 2Related calculators
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