Blowing
Applied in tubes, ducts, trays, blocks, tunnels, collecting channels, with no risk of rodent attacks. Also applied for aerial installation between supports and buildings on external strength members or using the winding method.
Ducting
Applied in ducts, trays, blocks, tunnels, collecting channels, with a risk of rodent attacks.
Direct Buried
Applied in harsh environments with potential mechanical impact: in all ground types, swamps and harsh rivers.
Submarine
Applied in sea areas (coastal shelf and deep-sea), on navigable rivers, in lakes and water storage basins, in harsh environments, in bogs and unnavigable rivers.
Figure 8
Applied for aerial installations: on power lines, lamp posts, between buildings and constructions. Suitable for aerial installation on transmission equipment and power facilities in dielectric package.
Aerial
Applied for aerial installation on distribution and high voltage power lines, as well as railway catenary.
Indoor
Applied inside buildings (including vertical runs), in trays, channels, on outer sides of buildings, as well as in duct, in tubes and blocks. Suitable for blowing-in into protecting polyethylene tubes.
Drop
Applied for aerial installation on transmission towers, lamp posts, between buildings and constructions.
OPGW/Ground Wire
Applied in the construction of fiber-optic link on overhead transmission lines of 35 kV and more.
Fire Rated
Used for stationary installation when the optical fiber needs extra protection from mechanical damages.
Specialty Cable
For fiber optic monitoring systems.
Materials
19 June 2025
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s desert, NEOM is emerging as one of the most ambitious urban development projects of the 21st century. Among its bold initiatives is a city-island where traditional engineering gives way to revolutionary solutions. It is here that Incab’s cutting-edge cable technology has found a critical application.
This project required more than standard communications infrastructure — it demanded the creation of a “nervous system” for the underwater pipelines forming the city’s lifelines. Three main lines — two dedicated to fire safety and one supplying drinking water — needed an integrated solution capable of handling multiple complex functions simultaneously.
Incab rose to the challenge with a breakthrough design.
The cable we developed is a technological hybrid: its 72 optical fibers support ultra-fast data transmission at speeds of 100 Gbps, aligning with the demands of a next-generation smart city. But its true innovation lies in the integrated monitoring system — transforming the cable into a continuous sensor capable of detecting potential pipeline leaks along its entire length with pinpoint accuracy of up to two meters. This is made possible by using single-mode fibers, effectively turning the cable into a distributed sensor sensitive to even the slightest variations in temperature or mechanical stress.
The unique demands of the NEOM project called for highly specialized engineering. The cable had to endure constant pressures of up to 16 atmospheres while remaining both flexible and resistant to crushing — crucial for installation through pre-assembled pipeline routes, where each meter was physically pulled into place.
Ensuring the safety of drinking water posed another engineering hurdle. Drawing on the experience from a similar project in Italy, Incab developed a solution that met stringent international safety standards, affirming its ability to deliver world-class solutions.
In total, 26 kilometers of this custom-designed cable — engineered for 25 years of continuous operation — were delivered to NEOM. This milestone not only highlights the adaptability and innovation of Incab engineering but also sets a new benchmark for global infrastructure standards.
What is being pioneered today in NEOM may soon become the norm in smart cities worldwide. It is a source of pride that Incab’s technology is playing a key role in this transformation. The cable has become an integral component of a fully autonomous, smart metropolis built from the ground up, independent of traditional power grids and conventional city planning.
This successful implementation paves the way for Incab to expand its presence in the international high-tech market, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable provider of advanced engineering solutions for the most complex challenges.
Image source: www.neom.com
