Loose Tube Strand 88D Series Aerial Messenger Gel Free Waterblock Fiber Optic Cable

Loose Tube Strand 88D Series Aerial Messenger Gel Free Waterblock Fiber Optic Cable

Applications:

Aerial

Also Known as:

Fiber Optic Cable, 88D-Series, Aerial Messenger Cable, Self Supporting Cable, Aerial Cable, Fiber Cable

Scope:

This document establishes the specification requirements for an aerial self-supporting dry block fiber optic cable utilizing Remee’s AquaLock loose tube technology with a steel messenger.

Cable Construction Details:

•Buffer Tube:
High Modulus Polymeric Material

•Dry Loose Tube/Fiber Color Code:
As per TIA/EIA-598 standard or per customer requirement

•Dielectric Central Strength Member:
Epoxy Glass Rod (up-coated as required per construction)

•Cable core:
The cable elements with water swellable yarns are stranded around the CSM, using reverse oscillation.

•Moisture Resistance:
A water blocking tape is applied over the cabled core with a 25% nominal overlap

•Cable Strength:
Circumferential strength members are placed over the water blocking tape and under the outer sheath.

•Overall Sheath:
UV Resistant Polyethylene

•Messenger:
Breaking Strength: 6600 lbs
Web: 0.080 x 0.100 in.

Applicable Documents:

-TIA/EIA FOTP Standards 455
-Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables TIA/EIA-598
-RUS 1755.900
-GR-20-CORE
-Compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 standard