Department Of Defense Certifies Optical Cable

Roanoke, VA - Optical Cable Corporation announced the Company has achieved two significant milestones in its continuing pursuit of excellence as a long-time supplier of rugged military fiber optic cables for the U.S. and allied militaries.

Ground Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Qualified to MIL-PRF-85045/8A

The U.S. Department of Defense has certified Optical Cable Corporation as a fully qualified supplier of ground tactical fiber optic cable, meeting all military requirements. A government-certified independent test laboratory subjected Optical Cable's military ground tactical fiber optic cable to a series of rigorous optical, environmental, and mechanical tests as defined in MIL-PRF-85045/8A. The test results were reviewed by the Defense Supply Center, Columbus ("DSCC"), part of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency.

DSCC validated that the Company's military ground tactical fiber optic cables fully comply with the DoD's stringent test requirements. As a result, these products have been added to the DoD's Qualified Parts List as complying with MIL-PRF-85045/8A.

Manufacturing Facility Certified to MIL-STD-790F

Optical Cable Corporation's manufacturing facility also has been certified by the DoD as a MIL-STD-790F facility. This certification is considered one of the most respected in the defense industry as it requires compliance with stringent government requirements for product design, documentation, process control, and management practices.

DSCC conducted a comprehensive on-site audit that resulted in confirmation that Optical Cable's manufacturing facility met all requirements for producing high quality fiber optic cables for use by the U.S. Armed Forces.

SOURCE: Optical Cable Corporation