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 filled buffer tubes containing PFM™ gel. 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 corrugated steel armor are applied and a black outer jacket completes the cable construction. Rip cords are included under the inner jacket and armor for ease of entry.

Features:
• Available with up to 288-fiber
• Multiple fiber types including hybrids
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Standard tube size for all fiber counts
• Corrugated steel armor
• PFM gel

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
• Non-sticky gel speeds fiber access and clean-up

Specifications:
Fiber Count
• Available in 2-fiber up to 288-fiber

Standards Compliance
• Telcordia® GR-20-CORE
• RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT
• ICEA S-87-640-2011
• RoHS-compliant

Environmental Specifications:
Operation/Storage
• -40°C to +70°C

Installation
• -30°C to +70°C

Applications:
• Direct bury, underground duct and lashed aerial
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cables
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network