Every fiber optic cable has a specified minimum bend radius (MBR), which is the smallest radius to which the cable can be bent without inducing excessive stress or causing signal loss. Actionable Advice: Always check the cable's specifications. Fiber optic cable clamps are devices used to secure and stabilize fiber optic cables in a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, data centers, and network systems. The clamping intervals should be suficient to prevent cable movement as well as to provide weight support. This damage can take several forms, including micro-bending, macro-bending, and stress-induced attenuation. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage or attenuation increases of the optical fiber or cable.