ULW Aerial Cable G657A1 96F Anti Rodent

The ULW Aerial Fibre Optic Cable (96F) 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: 96F
• 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