Cables Loose Tube

The configuration of loose tube cable comprises of a coated fiber placed within a loose tube which is filled with water resistant gel to protect fiber from tension and stresses caused by such harsh environment as moisture and a wide operation temperature range from thermal shock to ice loading.

Cables loose tube.

Since the tube does not have direct contact with the fiber any cable material expansion or contraction will not cause stress on the fiber. Loose tube cables loose tube cables the older of the two cable types are specifically designed for harsh outdoor environments. Loose tube cables whether flooded under the jacket or water blocked with dry swellable materials protect the fibers from moisture and the long term degradation moisture can cause. In loose tube cables the coated fiber floats within a rugged abrasion resistant oversized tube which is filled with optical gel.

Headquarters 2000 northeast expressway norcross ga 30071 usa 1 770 798 5555 1 888 342 3743 usa and canada global locations. The gel within the loose tube construction stops the penetration of water and keeps it away from the fiber. Loose tube cables whether flooded under the jacket or water blocked with dry swellable materials protect the fibers from moisture and the long term degradation moisture can cause. They protect the fibercore cladding and coatingby enclosing everything within fairly rigid protective sleeves or tubes.

Loose tube fiber this type of cable is designed for the outdoors. Cables that are on the outside are continuously stressed by a plurality of environmental conditions that could affect their integrity and performance. They protect the fiber core cladding and coating by enclosing everything within semi rigid protective sleeves or tubes. All cables have steel wire armoring in one or several layers and or stainless steel tube to provide the highest protection and water blocking properties.

Many loose tube cables contain a water resistant gelsurrounding the fibers. Their designs utilize 250µm fibers in both central multi loose tube constructions ranging in fiber counts from 2 to 288. Loose tube cables are designed for harsh environment conditions in the outdoors.