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FIBRE OPTIC CABLES > AERIAL > FIG‐8 ( Dielectric ‐ Messenger Wire ) > UNI-TUBE

12F ‑ 144F All Dielectric Fig-8 Aerial
Optical Fibre Cable

Ipsum

Typical Cross section of 144 Fibre

Cable Construction Details

  • Up to 144 enhance low water peak single mode fibres in full compliance with ITU‑T‑G.652.D (also available with G655 / G656 / G657 SM Fibre and OM1 / OM2 / OM3 & OM4 MM Fibre).
  • 6/8/12 fibre per tube combinations are available in 6/8/12 element construction
  • Non metallic anti‑buckling FRP rod as Central Strength Member.
  • Loose buffer tubes fully filled with Thixotropic Jelly & Fibers.
  • Loose buffer tubes S‑Z Stranded (Water Swellable Yarn over CSM).
  • Cable core is Dry & wrapped with water swellable tape.
  • UV Stabilized PE outer sheath, Black (also available with HFFR / FR PVC).
  • Non‑metallic and anti‑buckling element FRO rod used as Messenger.
  • Rip cord to open the sheath
FIBRE COUNT DIAMETER (mm) Nominal WEIGHT (Kg./Km) Nominal TENSILE STRENGTH (N) BENDING RADIUS (mm) TEMPERATURE RANGE
(IEC 60794-1-2-F1)
Installation Operation Installation Operation Installation Operating
12 10.0 X 19.0 115 4000 2200 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
24 10.0 X 19.0 115 4000 2200 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
36 10.0 X 19.0 115 4000 2200 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
48 10.0 X 19.0 115 4000 2200 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
72 10.0 X 19.0 115 4000 2200 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
6 11.5 X 20.5 145 6000 3500 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C
144 14.0 X 23.0 195 6500 3800 10D 20D -10°C to +50°C -40°C to +70°C

Fibre & Tube Colour Coding

Blue Orange Green Brown Grey White Red Black Yellow Violet Pink Aqua
*For Fibre Count 12F We provide the above colour code

Special Features

  • Single layer S‑Z stranded construction
  • Offers exceptional strength and corrosion resistance for aerial applicatioCable construction
  • Flexible buffer tubes provide easy fibre routing inside closure

Drum Length

  • 2000/ 4000 meters ± 5%

Mechanical Characteristics

Cable Bending Radius (mm) [IEC 60794-1-21-E11 A & B] 20 X D, D= Cable diameter
Impact Resistance (Nm) [IEC 60794-1-2-E4] 5 Nm, 3 Impacts
Crush Resistance (N) (IEC 60794-1-2-E3) 1000 N (100 X 100 mm)
Torsion Resistance [IEC 60794-1-21-E7] 10 Cycle (± 180°)
Water Penetration [IEC 60794-1-22-F5 B] 1 Meter Water Head, 3 Meters Cable Sample, 24 Hours