CASPIC®-FSF Cables are designed for direct burial applications. CASPIC-FSF cables are recommended for use in high-risk areas where additional mechanical or rodent protection is required. CASPIC-FSF may be used aerially, but must be attached to a support strand.

Features:
• Twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths
• Core wrap
• Filled core
• Dual shield design
• Fully flooded shield interfaces
• Black, polyethylene jacket

Benefits:
• Minimizes crosstalk
• Provides thermal protection
• Moisture resistant
• Rodent resistant
• Inhibits corrosion and water migration
• Provides a tough, protective covering designed to withstand exposure to direct sunlight, atmospheric temperature changes and stresses expected in standard installations

Specifications:
Conductor: Solid Annealed Copper

Insulation: Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of foamed, natural polyolefin over which is applied a solid (skin) layer of polyolefin colored in accordance with industry standards

Twisted Pairs: Individual insulated conductors; twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths; specific color combinations provide pair identification

≤ 25-Pair Core: Pairs are assembled into a cylindrical core

> 25-Pair Core: Cables larger than 25-pair are assembled into units, which are then used to assemble the core; units are identifiable using color-coded binders

Filling Compound: 80°C ETPR compound, completely filling the interstices between the pairs and under the core wrap Core Wrap Non-hygroscopic, dielectric tape applied over the core

Inner Shield: Corrugated, copolymer coated, 8 mil aluminum tape applied directly over the core wrap; does not butt or overlap at any point along the length of the cable; flooded shield interface

Outer Shield: Rodent resistant, corrugated, copolymer coated, 6 mil steel tape applied directly over the aluminum and overlaps; flooded shield interface

Jacket: Black, polyethylene

Jacket Marking: Identifying information includes a telephone handset, cable code, pair count, AWG, date of manufacture and sequential length markings at 2 foot intervals

Standards Compliance:
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2011
• RDUP 7 CFR 1755.890 (PE-89)
• RoHS-compliant

Applications:
• Direct burial where additional mechanical protection is required or desired
• Lashed aerial where additional mechanical protection is required or desired