This loose tube dielectric optical cable is designed for external underground installations in ducts by pulling, jetting or floating techniques or by direct burial in open-cut trenches. Polyamide provides anti-termite protection.
Made up of a multi-loose tube construction – 2 to 144 fibers, the tube is made of a thermoplastic material, containing up to 12 optical fibers filled with a low viscosity, thixotropic, non-melting gel fully compatible with fiber coating and tube material, a glass GRP strength member, the required numbers of elements (tubes and fillers) are SZ stranded around the central strength member and there are water swellable elements (dry-core) providing longitudinal water tightness. The sheath is made up of a UV stabilized polyethylene with two ripcords provided beneath for easy removal. The outer jacket is made up of a UV stabilized polyamide (Nylon), bonded to the sheath and is in compliance with AS 1049.
COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
IEC 60794-3
ACMA – AS/CA S008
AS 1049
TECHNICAL
2 to 72 fibers
   Number of elements: 6
   Tube/Filler diameter: 2.1mm
   Cable nominal diameter: 10.0mm
   Cable nominal weight: 75kg/km
   Max. installation tension: 2.0kN
84 to 96 fibers
   Number of elements: 8
   Tube/Filler diameter: 2.1mm
   Cable nominal diameter: 10.7mm
   Cable nominal weight: 92kg/km
   Max. installation tension: 2.5kN
108 to 120 fibers
   Number of elements: 10
   Tube/Filler diameter: 2.1mm
   Cable nominal diameter: 12.2mm
   Cable nominal weight: 126kg/km
   Max. installation tension: 2.5kN
132 to 144 fibers
   Number of elements: 12
   Tube/Filler diameter: 2.1mm
   Cable nominal diameter: 13.6mm
   Cable nominal weight: 153kg/km
   Max. installation tension: 3.0kN
Max. crush resistance
   Short term: 2.0kN/100mm
   Long term: 1.0kN/100mm
Min. bending radius
   At full load: 20mm x Cable OD
   At no load: 10mm x Cable OD
Temperature range
   Installation: -0°C to +50°C
   Transport & Storage: -20°C to +70°C
   Operation: -10°C to +70 °C
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