Optical Distribution Frame Manufacturer

Frame Families: Specs, MOQ and Lead Time

Every ODF family this optical distribution frame manufacturer builds is listed below with MOQ and lead time. Lead time runs from deposit and includes adapter insertion, labeling and port testing on pre-loaded builds.

Family	Options	Capacity	MOQ	Lead time
Wall-mount ODF	12 / 24 cores, SC-LC-FC-ST panels, indoor	12-24 cores	100 pcs	6-9 days
Rack-mount fixed 19"	72 / 144 cores, SPCC steel, front or rear access	72-144 cores	50 pcs	7-10 days
Sliding-type ODF	6-48 ports, rails, front-serviceable	6-48 ports	50 pcs	7-10 days
MPO cassette chassis 3U	MPO-MTP cassettes, OM3/OM4/OS2	12-288 fibers	50 pcs	8-12 days
Cable manager 1U	12-port panel, intelligent routing, fireproof spec	1U management	100 pcs	5-8 days

MOQ and lead-time figures are standard production windows; Chinese New Year peaks can add 5-7 days. Fixed delivery dates are confirmed in writing on the proforma invoice.

What buyers order most from this shelf

• 144-core 19-inch fixed frames: exchange-side ODF standard, SPCC steel, SC or LC panels.
• 6-48 port sliding frames: data center rows where the rear stays against the wall.
• 3U MPO cassette chassis: 40/100G breakout points paired with our splitter cassettes.
• 24-core wall-mount frames: building risers and small sites.
• 1U cable managers: the finishing piece that keeps patch cords readable - fireproof spec on request.

These five cover most purchase orders. Port counts, adapter types and pre-load configs are set per order - the grid above lists the current frames.

Anatomy of an ODF: Five Sections That Run the Rack

Open a well-built frame and five sections do the work. Buyers who know them read a quote like a rack drawing:

• Cable entry and fixation: gland or clamp entries at the bottom or top, anchoring the strength member so the fiber never takes route load.
• Splice section: stacked 12-splice trays in the rear or side chamber - joints live here and never mix with patch ports.
• Patch section: the adapter panels front and center - every live port the technicians touch.
• Slack and routing: bend-radius-controlled rings and loops between sections, so re-terminations never pull on a splice.
• Frame and grounding: SPCC structure with bonding lugs, leveling feet or wall brackets, and label frames per port row.

Quotes that skip a section skip a cost - and that section shows up later as cable chaos. Our quotations list all five, line by line.

Port Planning: How Many Cores Fit, and Where

Frame sizing fails when buyers count today's fibers and forget the growth. Three rules keep an ODF honest for five years:

• Count every cable, not every fiber: a 144-core frame holds 144 spliced fibers - but the adapter ports depend on which fibers become live ports. Plan splices and ports as separate counts.
• Reserve 15% empty ports: moves and adds land in the empty panel space instead of forcing a new frame.
• Split trays from ports: our frames hold splice trays in the rear section and adapter panels at the front - a future split point never crowds a live port.

Send the fiber counts per cable and the live-port forecast, and this optical distribution frame manufacturer returns a frame schedule - size, panel layout, adapter mix and cable-entry positions - with the quote.

Port Density Guide: What Fits per Rack Unit

Panel type	Ports per 1U	Typical build
SC simplex panels	12-24	FTTH and carrier frames
LC duplex panels	24-48	Data center patching
LC quad compact	48-96	High-density builds, our 1U 144-core uses front-rear pairs
MPO cassette positions	12 cassettes per 3U (288 fibers)	40/100G breakout rows

Density is a maintenance decision, not just a space decision: every added port row steals slack-storage depth. We quote the density your crew can still patch at 2 a.m.

Cable Entry: Top, Bottom or Rear - Plan It Before the Frame Ships

Cable entry side is a factory option, and changing it after delivery means drilling the frame. Three entries cover every room:

• Bottom entry: the standard for raised floors and duct risers - feeders rise straight into the frame.
• Top entry: for overhead tray routes common in data centers - cables drop in from the ladder above.
• Rear entry: for wall-backed fixed frames - feeders enter behind the splice section, out of the patching sight line.

Entry position, gland sizes and reserved knockout positions all print into the order. Send the rack elevation photo - this optical distribution frame manufacturer returns the entry plan with the quote, and the frame arrives drilled to match.

Cable Management: The Half of the Frame Buyers Forget

Patch frames fail cosmetically before they fail optically - cords pile up, labels hide, and the next tech unplugs the wrong port. The management layer prevents all of it:

• Horizontal rings: guide patch cords from adapter to vertical channel without sharp bends - one ring row per two panel rows.
• Vertical channels: deep side channels hold the run between frames; width sized for 20% growth in cord count.
• Spool slack storage: dedicated spools hold service loops of 0.5-1 m per port group, off the patching path.
• Label frames: clear-window card holders per port row - printed labels from our port map slot straight in.

Cable managers order as 1U line items, and every frame over 2U ships with management hardware in the standard build. A tidy rack is a faster rack - and it photographs well for the acceptance file.

Sliding vs Fixed: The One-Minute Choice

	Sliding ODF	Fixed ODF
Access	Frame pulls forward - rear splices reachable from the front	Rear access needs rack clearance
Best rack	Wall-backed rows, dense data centers	Open frames, telecom rooms
Re-patching	Weekly work without rack pulls	Planned maintenance windows
Cost	Higher - rails and structure	Lower

Rule of thumb from this optical distribution frame manufacturer: if the rack sits closer than 60 cm to a wall, buy sliding. If technicians walk behind the frame anyway, fixed delivers the same ports for less.

OEM, ODM and Private-Label Capability

As an OEM optical distribution frame manufacturer, we build to your port layout, finish and label spec:

• OEM: laser marks on the frame, private-label port labels and packing - free artwork proofing above 100 frames.
• ODM: custom heights, panel layouts, rear-access designs and hybrid frames - samples in 15-20 days after drawing approval (draft).
• OBM / JDM: exclusive models, locked test-report templates and stocking programs for distributors under NDA.

OEM projects we shipped (draft references - replace with your approved cases)

• European data center, 2024: 850 sliding 48-port frames across three halls, private-label port labels, phased monthly.
• Middle East exchange program, 2023: 420 fixed 144-core frames pre-loaded with SC/APC panels and pigtails, delivered with port test sheets.
• Southeast Asian ISP, 2025: 600 wall-mount 24-core frames for village sites, packed site-by-site against the rollout map.

Frames pair with everything that fills them: splitter cassettes, pigtails and patch cords, adapters, attenuators for hot ports, and the cables that enter from the street.

Empty, Pre-Loaded or Fully Loaded: Three Ways to Buy a Frame

	Empty frame	Pre-loaded	Fully loaded
Ships with	Shell, trays, cable management	+ adapters, pigtails, sleeves	+ splitter cassettes and patch cords
Field work	Full build on site	Splice and test	Mount, plug, label
Best for	Standard racks, own crews	Fast exchanges	Turnkey distribution points

Pre-loaded and fully loaded frames ship with the port sheet filled in - adapter type and port number per position - so the rack arrives as a drawing made of steel.

Documentation: What Ships With Every Frame

Pre-loaded frames behave like tested instruments, and the paperwork proves it:

• Port map: adapter type and position per port, matching your panel drawing.
• Port readings: IL and RL values for every loaded port, exported to CSV or your template.
• Material file: steel thickness and coating statements for the tender file.
• Assembly guide: the flat-pack sequence and torque values, in English or your translation.

Frames that arrive as a drawing made of steel also arrive as a file made of evidence - that pairing is what an optical distribution frame manufacturer owes its buyers.

Wholesale Program for Distributors and Integrators

Frames are bulky, margins are real, and freight planning decides the deal. The wholesale program at this optical distribution frame manufacturer prices for that:

• Flat-pack option: frames ship disassembled - four times the frames per container, assembled on site in minutes.
• Mixed orders: frames share containers with splitters, boxes and cords; every line counts toward the tier.
• Project phasing: frame agreements hold slots against your site calendar.
• Label program: port labels and frame marks in your format, applied at the factory.
• Tender pack: material thickness certificates, CE reports and product photos refreshed per cycle.

Flat-pack logistics alone move frame projects from "freight too expensive" to routine - a line this optical distribution frame manufacturer added after one too many freight quotes. - ask for the flat-pack price line in the quote.

Certifications and Compliance

The factory runs under ISO 9001:2015, with CE reports covering passive families sold into the EU, and the company holds a utility patent on a fiber optic quick connector - the in-house R&D behind our passive range. Documents are public on the certificate page.

Certificate	Relevance to ODFs
ISO 9001:2015	Quality management for fabrication, assembly and testing
OHSAS 18001:2007	Occupational health and safety management
CE reports	Passive families shipped into the EU
Utility model patent	Quick connector design - the factory's R&D depth

Steel thickness certificates, powder-coat adhesion tests and RoHS statements join the quote on request - frames are furniture for fiber, and the material spec shows.

Factory Strength: Sheet Metal and Fiber Under One Roof

Most ODF sellers buy frames from a sheet-metal shop and fill them later. This optical distribution frame manufacturer owns both ends: the Yiwu compound bends, welds and coats the steel, then loads adapters, pigtails and cassettes from our own fiber lines - 25 years under founder LING LI, since December 2000:

• Fabrication: CNC punching and bending for SPCC panels; powder-coat line on site - RAL colors and thicknesses run to spec.
• Pre-load line: adapters seated, pigtails spliced, splitter cassettes fitted - every loaded port reads on the bench before the frame ships.
• Quality: Grace Xu, Quality Director, releases batches against port readings and fit checks.
• R&D: Zhou Liubo, Director of R&D and patent holder, owns sliding-gear and cassette-chassis designs.
• Export: Peter Lin, Head of Export Sales - one contact from RFQ to B/L. Video audits run any business day - see the factory gallery.

Company quick facts
Founded	December 2000, Yiwu City, Zhejiang, China
Founder	LING LI, Founder & General Manager
Focus	ODFs, splitters, boxes, connectors, adapters, patch cords, pigtails, cable
Export markets	40+ countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas
Response time	Quotes within 24 hours on business days

Exchange Room vs Data Center: Same Frame, Different Spec Points

A carrier exchange room and a data center row both take ODFs, and each pushes a different spec point:

• Exchange rooms: 144-core fixed frames, rear cable entries from the splice pits, SC/APC panels, and grounding lugs for armored feeders. Port counts grow in stages - order the frame with spare panel space.
• Data centers: sliding 48-port frames against walls, LC quad panels at high density, MPO cassette chassis for 40/100G rows, and cable managers between every patch frame.
• Edge and village sites: wall-mount 24-core frames that later bolt into a rack - the wall brackets ship standard.

Tell us the room type and we confirm the spec points on the quote - entry side, panel layout, grounding and manager count.

Regional Notes: Frames Ship Differently by Market

Twenty-five years of export taught this optical distribution frame manufacturer how markets tune the same rack:

• Europe: RAL-colored finishes, lockable panels and flat-pack freight lead the spec list.
• Middle East: 144-core fixed frames with rear entries for splice-pit routes; APC panels dominate.
• Asia-Pacific: sliding frames and high-density LC builds for metro data centers.
• Americas: wall-mount 24-core frames for edge sites and village rollouts.

Tell us the country and the room type. We answer with the spec that already ships there.

Why Buyers Pick HENGXANG Over Other Suppliers

Frame quotes look alike until the rack goes in. Compare on the points that decide the install:

Factor	HENGXANG	Typical trading company
Steel	SPCC 1.2-2.0 mm, certificates per batch	Unstated thickness
Pre-load testing	100% port readings on loaded frames	Adapters loose in a bag
Flat-pack option	Standard line item	Rarely offered
MOQ	50-100 pcs; mixed sizes share the run	Large single-model minimums
Quote speed	Within 24 hours on business days	Days
Range	Frames + splitters + cords + boxes, one container	Single category

And one habit worth naming: we ask for the rack elevation before quoting. Frames that ignore the cable-entry side become site rework - and we would rather move the entry in the drawing than in your rack.

How We Work With You: From Rack Plan to Delivered Frames

Six steps, all written down:

• Step 1 - RFQ: send the frame sizes, port counts and site plan. WhatsApp +86 134 3434 9304 or the contact form.
• Step 2 - Quote: prices, MOQ, lead time, flat-pack option and packing plan within 24 hours on business days.
• Step 3 - Samples: sample frames ship in 5-8 days for a rack fit check.
• Step 4 - Production: photos at fabrication, coating and pre-load stages while your order runs.
• Step 5 - Inspection: port tests on loaded frames, fit checks on empty frames, third-party inspection on request.
• Step 6 - Shipment: EXW, FOB Ningbo/Shanghai or CIF; documents within 3 working days of sailing.

Worked Example: Outfitting a 12-Rack Exchange Room

Illustrative figures - your quote states yours. A telecom room runs 12 racks and orders 24 sliding 48-port frames plus 12 cable managers:

Step	Detail
Day 0	Rack elevation received; frame schedule returned with the quote
Day 1-5	Samples airfreighted - one sliding frame, one manager - for rack fit check
Day 6-13	Fabrication and coating; adapter panels fitted per the port plan
Day 13-14	Fit and finish checks; port labels applied to the buyer's format
Day 15	Flat-pack pallets: 24 frames flat, managers nested; ~14 cbm total
Day 16	Trucked to Ningbo, FOB; documents within 3 working days of sailing

Sixteen days from rack elevation to a sealed pallet set - with every frame labeled to the port plan. That is the workflow an optical distribution frame manufacturer with its own fabrication line can sign.

One Line for Every Layer of the Passive Plant

The ODF anchors the exchange, and the same factory builds everything it connects: the cables entering from the street, the termination boxes and splice closures in the field, the splitters at the split points, the patch cords and connectors on the ports, adapters at every joint, attenuators for hot channels, and the fast connectors for the last drop. One purchase order, one freight plan, one warranty conversation - and one shelf that holds the entire passive plant.

Five Rack Problems and the Frame Detail That Fixes Each

• "We cannot reach the rear splices" - fixed frame against a wall. Sliding frames pull the splice section forward; plan rails when the rack backs onto drywall.
• "The patch cords hang like spaghetti" - no management layer. Cable managers between patch frames keep the bend radius and the readability.
• "Labels fell off again" - sticky labels on dust. Our label frames hold inserted cards behind clear windows.
• "A port died and we cannot trace the fiber" - no slack discipline. Routing rings per section keep re-terminations from pulling on splices.
• "The frame flexed when techs leaned on it" - thin steel. SPCC at 1.2-2.0 mm with folded edges holds a 144-core frame rigid.

Every fix above is a line in our standard build, not an upgrade option.

Grounding and Bonding: The Spec Auditors Read First

ODF frames anchor the transition from armored outside plant to indoor builds, so grounding rides on the frame:

• Bonding lugs: dual lugs top and bottom, sized for 6 mm ground wire - the frame bonds whatever entry side the feeders use.
• Metal-member clamps: armor and strength members from entering cables clamp to an isolated bond bar inside the splice section.
• Rack tie: the frame bonds to the rack's ground bar with a dedicated conductor - the assembly guide prints the sequence.

The grounding path protects the splice trays from fault energy and gives auditors the bond point they look for. It ships standard, not as an option - a fiber optic frame is metal furniture for glass, and glass deserves the ground.

The short version: this optical distribution frame manufacturer owns fabrication, fiber assembly and testing under one roof, quotes in writing within 24 hours, ships flat-pack or assembled, and loads your port plan into the frame before it leaves. The FAQ below answers the rest - and the contact form starts the clock on your quote.

Frequently Asked Questions