Figure 8 Self Supporting Fiber Optic Cable Outdoor Aerial Armored Communication Cable
Product Introduction
Figure 8 fiber optic cable adopts a loose tube stranded structure with FRP strength member and corrugated steel tape armor. With a built-in steel messenger wire and durable PE sheath, it is designed for stable self-supporting aerial installation in outdoor communication networks.
Product Features
Figure 8 self-supporting design with steel messenger wire
Loose tube filled with water-resistant compound for fiber protection
Corrugated steel tape armor for strong crush resistance
FRP strength member for enhanced tensile performance
Durable PE outer sheath for outdoor environments
Application Scenarios
Aerial telecom and backbone networks
Pole-to-pole overhead fiber deployment
Long-distance communication transmission
Rural and suburban broadband infrastructure
Product Description
| Fiber Count | 6 | 12 | 24 | 32 | 48 | 72 |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Tolerance Range (mm) | ±0.2, or customized | |||||
| Cable Weight (kgs/km) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Loose tube Diameter(mm) | 1.6 or 2.0 | |||||
Optical Characteristics
| Items | Unit | Specification | |
| G652D | |||
| Mode Field Diameter | 1310nm | um | 9.2±0.4 |
| 1550nm | um | 10.4±0.5 | |
| Cladding Diameter | um | 124.8±0.7 | |
| Cladding Non-Circularity | % | ≤0.7 | |
| Core-Cladding Concentricity Error | um | ≤0.5 | |
| Coating Diameter | um | 245±5 | |
| Coating Non-Circularity | % | ≤6.0 | |
| Cladding-Coating Concentricity Error | um | ≤12 | |
| Cable Cutoff Wavelength | nm | acc≤1260 | |
| Attenuation(max.) | 1310nm | dB/km | ≤0.36 |
| 1550nm | dBkm | ≤0.22 | |
Mechanical Characteristic
| Tensile (N) | Long term | 600 |
| Short term | 1500 | |
| Crush (N/100mm) | Long term | 300 |
| Short term | 1000 | |
| Min. Bending radius (D=Cable diameter) | Dynamic | 20xD |
| Static | 10xD | |
| Temperature Range (℃) | -20~+70 | |
Application
Suitable for external application in duct and aerial
FAQ – Figure 8 Self Supporting Fiber Optic Cable
Q1: What is this cable mainly used for?
A: It is used for aerial installation, especially pole-to-pole telecom networks.
Q2: Does the cable need a messenger wire?
A: No, it has a built-in steel messenger wire for self-supporting installation.
Q3: Is the cable suitable for outdoor use?
A: Yes, it features a PE outer sheath and armored structure for harsh environments.
Q4: Is it waterproof?
A: Yes, the loose tube is filled with water-resistant compound for moisture protection.
Q5: Do you support customization?
A: Yes, we offer OEM services, including fiber count, length, and packaging.
