Loose tube cables are the product of choice as the backbone in Outside Plant (OSP) applications. Loose tube self support cables are designed for use in aerial applications as an alternative to lashing. These cables reduce installation time and costs. Superior Essex offers self support cables for spans up to 700 feet. The 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 polyethylene inner jacket. Water-blocking yarns and a corrugated steel armor are applied and a black outer jacket with an integrated EHS steel messenger completes the cable construction. Rip cords are included under the armor and inner jacket for ease of entry.

Features:
• Available with up to 120-fiber
• Multiple fiber types including hybrids
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Corrugated steel armor
• Utilizes standard pole attachment hardware
• Gel-free construction

Benefits:
• High fiber density
• Multiple network applications
• Reduces cable prep and installation time
• Improves compressive strength and rodent protection
• Standard installation practices
• Speeds fiber access and clean-up

Specifications:
Fiber Count
• Available in 6-fiber up to 120-fiber

Standards Compliance
• Telcordia® GR-20-CORE
• RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT-8
• ICEA S-87-640-2011
• RoHS-compliant

Applications:
• Aerial self support
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cable
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network