Micro Trenching

Micro Trenching

Micro-trenching is the modern, preferred methodology employed throughout many developed countries such as Europe, Middle East and the USA for all major FTTX installations.

MICRO-TRENCHING WITH LST COMS

Micro-trenching using the MARAIS SC3C Micro-trencher is a high-tech Innovative Solution for FAST, Effective & Safe Deployment.

In road micro-trenching using the Marais SC3C micro-trencher allows fibre builds with minimal disruption to the local community and environment whereas conventional trenching can be slow, disruptive and not environmentally friendly.

 

The disadvantages in using conventional trenching is many, some examples are;

  • Over-populated sidewalks
  • Damage to existing infrastructure
  • Disruptions caused to local community
  • Slow speed of roll-out
  • Bad reinstatement of sidewalks, walkways and driveways

Micro-trenching is an internationally accepted low-impact trenching technique to install fibre-optic networks.

  • Speed of roll-out is 4-5 times faster than conventional trenching.
  • Little to no disruption to the local community
  • Minimal to no traffic congestion
  • Minimal to zero damage to existing infrastructure
  • Clean & Neat process and final reinstatement
  • Minimal material management

LST Coms utlizies the Kerbstone Methodology whereby the micro-trench is done on the verge right next to the kerb. This allowes minimal width of trench and makes for the best possible solution.

  • Improve road to kerb joint
  • Lower environmental impact and carbon footprint
  • Significantly less waste to dispose of
  • Less new materials imported
  • Fewer Construction vehicle movement
  • Less Traffic congestion due to fast deployment and turn-around.

LST Coms utilizes a Self-levelling and compacting slurry to reinstate the trench up to where the new asphalt layer is to be reinstated.

We have a perfect solution for any type of roll-out and we have the capability to offer our clients full turnkey solutions.

Variable trench sizes means we can vary the dimensions of our trench to suit the duct type or specification required.  This also avoids over-sizing of the trench.

Micro-trenching is a first world solution in the FTTX industry.

LST Coms are at the forefront of this technology and we pride ourselves on the solutions we are able to offer and the quality of work we do.