Fiber Optic Cables

Multi Loose Tube Non-Metallic Cable

Application

The multi loose tube non metallic cable is designed for outside plant, which is prone to electrical interference.

Description

The cable consists of 5 to 36 fibers containing tubes or fillers stranded in up to 3 layers around a central strength member and bound under a PE jacket. Each tube contains 4 -12 fibers. Solid or stranded steel wire coated with polyethylene is usually used as central strength member. Fiber glass reinforced plastics (FRP) will be used as central strength member if non metallic construction is required. Either aramid yarn or fi ber glass is wound around the tube to provide physical protection and tensile strength. The cable can be jacketed with either PE, PVC or LSZH though PE is the preferred option for water protection purpose. For direct burial, steel wire armour or corrugated steel tape armour is applied with an optional inner jacket of either PVC or PE. An Aluminium moisture tape can be incorporated under the jacket for water blocking and shielding purpose. A ripcord is located under the jacket to facilitate jacket removal.

Construction

Physical Properties

Fiber Count Nominal Weight(kg/km) Nominal Weight(lb/kft) Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) Nominal Outer Diameter(in) Maximum Pulling Load
Installation(N/Ib) In Service(N/Ib)
2-36 110.0 73.83 120. 0.472 2670/600 800/180
38-72 120.0 80.54 12.6 0.496 2670/600 800/180
74-84 135.0 90.60 13.5 0.531 2670/600 800/180
76-96 150.0 100.67 14.0 0.551 2670/600 800/180
98-108 170.0 114.09 15.0 0.590 2670/600 800/180
110-120 190.0 127.52 15.5 0.610 2670/600 800/180
122-132 210.0 140.94 16.5 0.649 2670/600 800/180
134-144 230.0 154.36 17.5 0.688 2670/600 800/180
146-216 250.0 167.79 18.0 0.708 2670/600 800/180
218-264 300.0 201.34 19.5 0.767 2670/600 800/180
266-312 350.0 234.90 21.0 0.826 2670/600 800/180
314-360 400.0 268.46 22.5 0.885 2670/600 800/180

Construction

Physical Propertie

Fiber Count Nominal Weight(kg/km) Nominal Weight(lb/kft) Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) Nominal Outer Diameter(in) Maximum Pulling Load
Installation(N/Ib) In Service(N/Ib)
2-36 210.0 140.94 15.0 0.590 2670/600 800/180
38-72 230.0 154.36 15.5 0.610 2670/600 800/180
74-84 250.0 167.79 16.5 0.649 2670/600 800/180
76-96 270.0 181.21 17.0 0.669 2670/600 800/180
98-108 295.0 197.98 17.5 0.688 2670/600 800/180
110-120 320.0 214.77 18.5 0.728 2670/600 800/180
122-132 355.0 238.26 19.0 0.748 2670/600 800/180
134-144 370.0 248.32 20.0 0.787 2670/600 800/180
146-216 390.0 261.74 21.0 0.826 2670/600 800/180
218-264 455.0 305.35 22.5 0.885 2670/600 800/180
266-312 515.0 345.64 24.0 0.944 2670/600 800/180
314-360 580.0 389.26 26.0 1.023 2670/600 800/180

Construction

Physical Properties

Fiber Count Nominal Weight(kg/km) Nominal Weight(lb/kft) Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) Nominal Outer Diameter(in) Maximum Pulling Load
Installation(N/Ib) In Service(N/Ib)
2-36 700.0 469.80 21.0 0.826 8000/1800 2650/595
38-72 830.0 557.05 23.5 0.925 8000/1800 2650/595
74-84 870.0 583.89 24.0 0.944 8000/1800 2650/595
76-96 900.0 604.03 24.5 0.964 8000/1800 2650/595
98-108 950.0 637.58 26.0 1.023 8000/1800 2650/595
110-120 1000.0 671.14 27.0 1.062 8000/1800 2650/595
122-132 1050.0 704.70 28.0 1.102 8000/1800 2650/595
134-144 1100.0 738.26 29.0 1.141 8000/1800 2650/595
146-216 1300.0 872.48 31.0 1.220 8000/1800 2650/595
218-264 1400.0 939.60 33.0 1.299 8000/1800 2650/595
266-312 1500.0 1006.71 35.0 1.377 8000/1800 2650/595
314-360 1600.0 1073.83 37.0 1.456 8000/1800 2650/595

Mechanical Properties

Minimum Bending Radius:   Maximum Compressive Load: 4000N for unarmored cables;
Under installation: 20×OD   6000N for armoured cables
During operation 10×OD for unarmoured cables Repeated Impact: 4.4 N.m (J)
  20×OD for armoured cables Twist (Torsion): 180×10 times, 125×OD
Temperature Range:   Cyclic Flexing: 25 cycles for armoured cables.
Operating Temperature Range: -40℃(-40℉) to +70℃(+158℉)   100 cycles for unarmoured cables.
Storage Temperature Range: -50℃(-58℉) to +70℃(+158℉) Crush Resistance: 220N/cm (125lb/in)

Fiber Compliance

Temperature Cycling
Tensile Strength
Crush
Impact
Repeated Bending
Torsion
Kink
Cable Bend
Cool Bend
IEC60794-1-2-F2
IEC60794-1-2-E1A
IEC60794-1-2-E3
IEC60794-1-2-E4
IEC60794-1-2-E6
IEC60794-1-2-E7
IEC60794-1-2-E10
IEC60794-1-2-E11
IEC60794-1-2-E11

Safety Compliance

General Purpose Grade Flammability Test: OFN (UL1581)
Riser Grade Flammability Test: OFNR/FT4 (UL1666)
Plenum Grade Flammability Test: OFNP/FT6 (UL 910)
FRPVC Grade Flammability Test: IEC60332-1
LSZH Grade Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1
Acidity Test: IEC 60754;
Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2
LSFROH Grade  Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1
Acidity Test: IEC 60754;
Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2
Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 & IEC 60332-3C/A
FR Grade Fire Resistance Test : IEC 60331 / BS 6387 CWZ

Standard Compliance

        Telcordia GR-20          RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 (REA PE-90)                         ICEA S 87-640

Features

  • Loose Tube construction provides environmental protection
  • Loose tube jelly filled for superior fi ber protection

  • Colored coded fibers and binders for quick and easy identification during installation.

  • UV resistant for outdoor application

  • Dry water blocking core design for ease of handling

  • Anti-termite and rodent protection as options

  • Optional Aluminium moisture barrier for EMI protection and water protection