ULW Aerial Cable G657A1 24F Anti Rodent
The ULW Aerial Fibre Optic Cable (24F) is a super lightweight and robust solution designed for aerial deployment across access fibre networks. BT-approved and PIA-compatible, this cable features low-loss, bend-insensitive G.657.A1 fibres, ensuring high mechanical performance and long-term reliability.
Key Features:
- Ultra-Lightweight & Compact Design – Ideal for aerial fibre network installations.
- PIA Compatible & BT Approved – Meets industry standards for telecom applications.
- Superior Mechanical Performance – It withstands extreme conditions with high tensile and crush resistance.
- Pre-Termination Available – Can be delivered with factory pre-termination for faster deployment.
- Integrated FTTP Solution – Compatible with Telenco® aerial and façade hardware and eline® transition boxes.
- Water Swellable Elements – Prevents water ingress for long-lasting protection.
- Brass-Coated Steel Reinforcement – Provides additional durability and tensile strength.
Technical Specifications:
- Fibre Type: G.657.A1 (low-loss, bend-insensitive)
- Fibre Count: 24F
- Cable Diameter: 7.0 ± 0.2mm
- Outer Sheath Material: HDPE
- Cable Weight: 40Kg/km (48FO)
- Tensile Strength: >1250N (IEC-60794-1-21-E1)
- Crush Resistance: 2000N/100mm (IEC-60794-1-21-E3)
- Impact Strength: 10Nm (IEC-60794-1-21-E4)
- Minimum Bending Radius: 12D (IEC-60794-1-21-E11)
- Water Penetration: 1m water head, 3m sample, 24 hours (IEC-60794-1-21-F5)
- Voltage Test: 11kV (minimum 1.8m vertical clearance from power lines required)
- Wind/Ice Resistance: Withstands 97kph wind (no ice) or 0kph wind + 5mm ice without sag.
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
- Optical Attenuation:
- 1310nm: ≤ 0.34dB/km
- 1550nm: ≤ 0.21dB/km
- 1625nm: ≤ 0.25dB/km
- Packaging: Wooden drums or reels with sealed cable ends.
Ideal for:
- Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and access network deployments
- Telecom operators and broadband providers
- Rural and urban fibre expansion projects
- PIA-approved aerial fibre installations