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 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, then encased with a black
inner jacket. Water-blocking yarns and a black outer jacket are applied.
Rip cords are included under each jacket for ease of entry.
Features
• Available with up to 288-fiber
• Multiple fiber types
including hybrids
• Central strength members
available in metallic or dielectric
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Standard tube size
for all fiber counts
• Gel-free tubes
Benefits
• High fiber density
• Multiple network applications
• Metallic option offers ease
of location, dielectric design
eliminates grounding issues
• Reduces cable prep
and installation time
• Reduces the number
of tools required
• Speeds fiber access and cleanup
Specifications
Fiber Count – Available in 12-fiber up to 288-fiber
Standards Compliance
• Telcordia® GR-20-CORE
• RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT
• ICEA S-87-640-2011
• RoHS-compliant
Applications
• Underground duct and lashed aerial
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cables
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network
Technical Specification | |
Fiber Count | 36 |
Nominal Diameter in (mm) |
0.50 (12.8) |
Approx. Weight lbs/kft (kg/km) |
73 (109) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Install lbs (n) |
600 (2,700) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Long Term lbs (n) |
200 (890) |
Minimum Bend Radius Install in (mm) |
10.0 (256) |
Minimum Bend Radius Long Term in (mm) |
5.0 (128) |
Superior Essex Cable Part Number | 1G036xD0y |