Loose tube cables are the product of choice as the backbone in Outside
Plant (OSP) environments. The durable loose tube design offers reliable
transmission performance over a broad temperature range. Optical
fibers and water-blocking elements are placed inside gel-free buffer
tubes. The core is constructed by stranding the buffer tubes around
a central member using a reverse oscillating lay (ROL). The core is
wrapped with flexible strength members covered with a water-blocking
tape. A corrugated steel armor is applied and then encased with a black
jacket. Rip cords are included under the armor for ease of entry.
Features
• Available with up to 432-fiber
• Multiple fiber types
including hybrids
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Standard tube size
for all fiber counts
• Corrugated steel armor
• Gel-free tubes
Benefits
• High fiber density
• Multiple network applications
• Reduces cable prep
and installation time
• Reduces the number
of tools required
• Improves compressive strength
and rodent protection
• Speeds fiber access and cleanup
Specifications:
Fiber Count
• Available in 6-fiber up to 432-fiber
Standards Compliance
• Telcordia® GR-20-CORE
• RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT
• ICEA S-87-640-2011
• RoHS-compliant
Applications
• Direct bury, underground duct and lashed aerial
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cable
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network
Technical Specification | |
Fiber Count | 288 |
Nominal Diameter in (mm) | 0.80 (20.3) |
Approx. Weight lbs/kft (kg/km) | 228 (340) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Install lbs (n) |
600 (2,700) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Long Term lbs (n) |
200 (890) |
Minimum Bend Radius Install in (mm) |
16.0 (406) |
Minimum Bend Radius Long Term in (mm) |
8.0 (203) |
Superior Essex Cable Part Number | 12288xD0y |