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Intertek Expands Scope of Services for Verizon's Fiber Optic Components Testing
Intertek announced an expansion of scope for their Fiber Optic Components (FOC) certification services.
CHICAGO, IL, August 14, 2009 /Networking PR News/ -- New services enable manufacturers to consolidate testing and shorten time-to-market
Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services announced an expansion of scope for their Fiber Optic Components (FOC) certification services. Intertek's Lexington, KY lab, a Verizon-certified Independent Test Laboratory (ITL) under Verizon's Fiber Optic Component (FOC) Program, can now provide GR-20-CORE and GR-409-CORE testing. These standards cover optical fiber, optical fiber cables, and premises fiber optic cables.
"The addition of the GR-20-CORE and GR-409-CORE to Intertek's list of approved FOC standards allows manufacturers of fiber optic cables and components to shorten their time to market by consolidating testing of their entire fiber optic / OSP product line at Intertek," said Keith Kuhn, General Manager, Intertek.
Intertek tests safety, reliability and performance of fiber optic components (FOC) including connectors, fiber cables, fiber distribution frames, splice closures, pedestals and indoor/outdoor fiber cabinets. FOC testing includes geometric tolerances, mechanical testing (vibration, shock, seismic etc.), fiber integrity (tensile loading, fiber flex and twist testing), environmental (thermal cycling, thermal shock, life aging), and chemical exposure testing (gaseous airborne contaminants, salt spray).
Intertek's Lexington lab is already approved to test to GR-13-CORE (Pedestal Terminal Closure); GR-771-CORE (Fiber Optic Splice Closures); and GR-765-CORE (Single Fiber Single-Mode Optical Splices and Splicing Systems).
Contacts
Roy Strunin
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: 978-263-2662
roy.strunin@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace.
Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 23,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.
For further information, visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com/nebs
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Intertek
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USA 01719
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