Smart Band Flex - Telcordia TR-TSY-000789

Smart Band Flex: The Definitive PIM-Free, Telcordia-Compliant Cable Support Solution

The integrity of a modern wireless network, especially with the accelerated rollout of 5G technology, hinges on eliminating signal interference. At the heart of this challenge is Passive Intermodulation (PIM), which is often generated by non-linear junctions in cable support accessories—the very components securing your infrastructure.

This video demonstrates how the Smart Band Flex cable support system solves this critical problem, providing a certified, PIM-Free alternative that exceeds the industry’s most demanding outdoor and structural requirements.

Why Choose Smart Band Flex for PIM-Sensitive Applications?

The Smart Band Flex is engineered specifically for High-Risk PIM Zones, a necessity for securing coaxial, fiber optic, and other communication cables on towers, masts, and rooftops. Its core differentiators lie in its material science and certified performance:

1. Unmatched Compliance: Telcordia TR-TSY-000789 Standard

The Telcordia TR-TSY-000789 specification is the gold standard for cable lashing devices, certifying products for a service life of over 20 years in the field. The Smart Band Flex meets or exceeds all aspects of this stringent requirement, having survived a barrage of tests including:

• Tensile Strength: Guaranteed minimum strength of 2,100 N (472 lbf), maintaining structural integrity even in extreme weather conditions.

• UV/Condensation Exposure: Constructed from a reinforced Acetal polymer, the strap offers superior resistance to sunlight and moisture, ensuring it will not degrade, crack, or lose strength over its 20+ year outdoor life expectancy.

• Chemical and Corrosion Resistance: Being non-metallic, non-magnetic, and non-conductive, it entirely eliminates the risk of galvanic corrosion and the metal-on-metal PIM sources associated with traditional stainless steel banding.

2. Zero Passive Intermodulation (PIM Free by Design)

In the competitive world of cellular and 5G networks, a single 1 dB loss in uplink sensitivity due to PIM can reduce coverage by over 10%. The Smart Band Flex is a non-RF path solution that is 100% PIM Free. The composite polymer construction ensures that the materials themselves will not generate intermodulation noise that could interfere with your critical uplink frequencies. This means:

• Cleaner Signal: Maximizing network capacity, data rate, and reliability.

• Simplified Troubleshooting: Eliminating one of the most common external sources of PIM, reducing costly and time-consuming tower climbs for diagnostics.

Installation and Practical Benefits

Beyond its technical superiority, the Smart Band Flex is designed for quick and safe deployment:

• Superior Retention: Our specialized tightening tool allows the band to be secured tighter than competitive Delrin products, and its glass fiber strands enhance stress relaxation properties, ensuring the band stays tight longer.

• Safety and Ease of Use: The flexible, non-metallic design is operator and cable friendly, with no sharp edges to cut hands or damage sensitive cable jackets during installation. The straps can be cut to the exact length needed, minimizing waste.

For network engineers and contractors who cannot compromise on PIM performance or long-term structural reliability, the Smart Band Flex is the only Telcordia TR-TSY-000789 certified, PIM Free solution that guarantees an enduring, high-performance connection. Watch the video above for a complete demonstration of its installation and key features.