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 | 96 |
Nominal Diameter in (mm) | 0.59 (15.1) |
Approx. Weight lbs/kft (kg/km) | 110 (164) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Install lbs (n) | 600 (2,700) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Long Term lbs (n) | 200 (890) |
Minimum Bend Radius Install in (mm) | 11.8 (302) |
Minimum Bend Radius Long Term in (mm) | 5.9 (151) |
Superior Essex Cable Part Number | 1G096xD0y |