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 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. A corrugated steel armor is applied and then encased with a black jacket. Rip cords are included under the armor for ease of entry.

Applications

• Direct bury, underground duct and lashed aerial
• Trunk, distribution and feeder cable
• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network

Features

• Available with up to 432-fiber
• High fiber density • Multiple fiber types including composites
• Multiple network applications •
• Dry (SAP) core standard
• Reduces cable prep and installation time
• Standard tube size for all fiber counts
• Reduces the number of tools required
• Corrugated steel armor
• Improves compressive strength and rodent protection
• Gel-free tubes
• Speeds fiber access and cleanup