Factory-direct fiber optic cable from China to Europe

Ériu Sourcing supplies two fiber optic cable products factory-direct from verified Chinese manufacturers: G.657.A2 bend-insensitive single-mode optical fiber (ITU-T G.652.D / G.657.A2 compliant, 7.5 mm minimum bend radius, ≤0.21 dB/km at 1550 nm) for data centres, FTTH, and in-building cabling; and OPGW-24 G.652 ULL optical ground wire (24 ultra-low-loss G.652 fibers, 71 kN rated tensile strength, IEC 60794-4-10 and IEEE 1138-2009 compliant) for high-voltage overhead power lines.

G.657.A2 and OPGW serve completely different markets. G.657.A2 is bare bend-insensitive single-mode fiber for indoor and short-haul applications — data centres, FTTH last-drop, in-building risers — where its 7.5 mm minimum bend radius solves tight-routing problems that cause signal loss in standard G.652.D fiber. OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) is a composite overhead cable that integrates 24 G.652 ultra-low-loss fibers inside a stainless-steel tube armoured with aluminium-clad steel and aluminium-alloy wires. It replaces conventional earth wire on 110–500 kV transmission lines, simultaneously providing lightning protection, grounding, and a fiber backbone for SCADA, protection relays, and commercial leasing.

Ériu Sourcing supplies fiber optic cable factory-direct from China to customers across Europe — including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and other EU and EEA markets. Sea freight is routed to major European container ports such as Rotterdam, Hamburg, Dublin, and Felixstowe, with full shipping documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, test records) to support customs clearance. All supply is on an inquiry and project basis.

G.657.A2 fiber is supplied on reels; minimum order quantity depends on reel size and configuration. Contact us with your required fiber count, length, coating diameter, and application. OPGW-24 G.652 ULL is supplied on non-returnable wooden drums in standard lengths of 2,000 to 5,000 metres per drum — drum lengths are typically matched to span calculations to minimise mid-span joints. We work with both single-drum sampling orders and project-scale multi-drum supply.

Single-mode fiber for data centre, FTTH, and in-building use must comply with ITU-T G.652.D (standard single-mode performance) and, for bend-insensitive applications, ITU-T G.657.A2 — typically also certified to IEC 60793-2-50 category B6.a2. OPGW for overhead transmission lines must comply with IEC 60794-4-10 (mechanical and environmental performance of OPGW), IEEE 1138-2009 (construction standard for OPGW used on electric utility lines), and the fibers themselves to ITU-T G.652 ULL for ultra-low-loss performance. All Ériu Sourcing fiber is supplied with factory test certificates, OTDR traces per IEC 60793-1-40, and full compliance documentation.

European fiber optic distributors typically buy from the same Chinese manufacturers Ériu Sourcing works with, then resell with a 40–80% margin applied. Factory-direct supply removes that margin layer entirely, giving European buyers access to the same factory-gate pricing distributors pay. For G.657.A2 specifically, AI data centre build-outs have tightened supply across 2026 and pushed distributor pricing significantly above factory-gate levels — direct supply provides access to production capacity outside the spot market. For OPGW, factory-direct supply also means direct engineering-team access for configuration queries (fiber count, conductor cross-section, fault-current rating) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) coordination.

Lead time depends on product, configuration, and quantity. G.657.A2 fiber on standard reel configurations typically ships within 4–6 weeks of order confirmation, with sea freight to European ports adding another 30–40 days. OPGW orders are project-driven — manufacturing time runs 8–12 weeks depending on drum quantities, fiber count, and whether witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is required, plus sea freight. Custom configurations, non-standard fiber counts, or large project volumes extend lead time accordingly. We provide indicative lead times at quotation stage.