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. The rugged loose tube design features optical fibers placed inside PFM™ gel filled 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, a water blocking tape and then encased with a black jacket and an integrated EHS steel messenger. A rip cord is included under the jacket for ease of entry.

• Aerial self support

• Trunk, distribution and feeder cable

• Local loop, metro, long-haul and broadband network

• Available with up to 120-fiber

• Multiple fiber types including hybrids

• Dry (SAP) core standard

• Standard tube size for all fiber counts

• Conforms to standard pole

• PFM™ gel

• High fiber density

• Multiple network applications

• Reduces cable prep and installation time

• Reduces the number of tools required

• Standard installation practives

• Non-sticky gel speeds fiber access and cleanup

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

• Fiber Cable Component Maximum Tensile Loading lbs (N)
  Install: 600 (2,700)
  Long Term: 200 (890)

• Support Messenger Breaking Strength lbs: 6,650

• Standards Compliance
  Telcordia GR-20-CORE
  RDUP PE-90 Designation MLT-8
  ICEA S-87-640-2006
  RoHS-compliant

Environmental Specifications

• Operation/Storage -40°C to +70°C

• Installation -30°C to +75°C