Description
Loose tube cables are the product of choice as the backbone in Outside Plant (OSP) environments. The rugged loose tube design offers reliable transmission performance over a broad temperature range. Optical fibers and water-blocking elements 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 jacket. A rip cord is included under the jacket for ease of entry.
Features
- Available with up to 432-fiber
- High fiber density
- Multiple fiber types including composites
- Multiple network applications
- Central strength members available in metallic or dielectric
- Metallic option offers ease of location, dielectric design eliminates grounding issues
- Dry (SAP) core standard
- Reduces cable prep and installation time
- Standard tube size for all fiber counts
- Reduces the number of tools required
- Gel-free tubes
- Speeds fiber access and clean-up
Applications
- Underground duct and lashed aerial
- Trunk, distribution and feeder cable
- Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network
