Toby Box Plain UMD – 285mm Depth
The Toby Box Plain UMD (285mm Depth) is a purpose-built, underground demarcation and access enclosure designed for FTTx and FTTH network deployments. Featuring a discreet, unbranded lid, this unit is installed at the customer boundary or pin kerb, creating a durable and accessible interface for managing fiber microducts and splice enclosures.
This toby box is ideal for “Homes Passed” scenarios where an immediate connection is not required, serving as a secure and convenient future maintenance or upgrade point. It is also suitable for sealed microduct termination or housing IP65/IP68-rated splice enclosures for customer drop connections.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ Underground housing for microducts and splice closures
- ✅ Unbranded lid allows secure, non-intrusive installation in public spaces
- ✅ Modular 4-part construction allows ducts to be added or removed without disconnection
- ✅ Designed as a demarcation point for Homes Passed and maintenance access
- ✅ Optimized narrow footprint – ideal for micro-trenching applications
- ✅ Radius-friendly 250mm depth supports efficient microduct routing
- ✅ Lightweight (700g) and easy to install
- ✅ Supports up to 2 microduct couplers / 2 subscribers
- ✅ Suitable for use with IP65/IP68 optical splice enclosures
- ✅ High load-bearing strength: 5.5kN load rated (Grade C BS 5834-2 compliant)
📦 Specifications
- External Dimensions: 256mm (W) x 255mm (L) x 285mm (D)
- Weight: Approx. 700g
- Material: UV-resistant, high-strength polymer
- Lid: Plain (non-branded), opens for full internal access
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Temperature Range:
- Operation / Storage / Installation: -45°C to +90°C
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Cable Capacity:
- Up to 2 microducts
- Can accommodate microduct couplers or a splice enclosure
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Installation:
- Designed for flush installation at customer boundary
- Suitable for narrow trenching and soft or hard surfaces
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Conformance:
- Tested to BS 5834-2
- Grade C lid – load capacity 5.5kN
🔧 Applications
- FTTx and FTTH last-mile demarcation
- "Homes Passed" installations awaiting customer connection
- Fiber loop storage or splice point near customer premises
- Underground optical network access for future upgrades
- Drop cable splicing and maintenance chamber
The Toby Box Plain UMD – 285mm Depth provides a cost-effective, scalable, and standards-compliant solution for optical network rollouts—ensuring long-term durability and future-proof serviceability at the critical customer boundary point.