① Loose Tube : PBT material, filled with a thixotropic jelly compound
② Optical fibers
③ Central strength member : FRP (non-metallic)
* If necessary, CSM may be coated by black PE
④ Core filling : Dry core (Water blocking yarn) or Thixotropic jelly
⑤ Ripcord (Option)
⑥ Core wrapping tape : Water swellable tape
⑦ Outer strength member (Option)
* Additional strength element : Glass yarns or Aramid yarns
⑧ Outer PE jacket : Nominal 1.5~2.0mm thickness (Black)
OPTICAL CABLE (OPE, GPE Type)
- Different fiber types available
- All dielectric Single jacket, UV stabilized, Water blocked
- Excellent mechanical and environmental performance
- Light weight and flexibility
- High tensile strength available
- High fiber counts (up to 432 fibers)
- Outdoor duct, aerial lashing applications
- Areas with lightning risk, Vicinities of power line plant, Strong electromagnetic field
- High capacity
- Long haul communication system
- Subscriber & Local Area Network
- Voice, data, video & imaging system
| Fiber Count | Nominal Outer diameter [mm] | Nominal Weight [kg/km] | Max. Tensile Load | |
| Short Term [N] | Long Term [N] | |||
| 6 ~ 72 | 10.4 | 79 | 1,700 | 850 |
| 96 | 11.8 | 104 | 2,400 | 1,200 |
| 144 | 14.7 | 162 | 3,300 | 1,650 |
| 288 | 17.0 | 213 | 3,800 | 1,900 |
| 432 | 19.4 | 264 | 3,800 | 1,900 |
| 504 | 20.8 | 314 | 3,800 | 1,900 |
| Crush Load | Min. Bend Radius | ||
| Short Term [N/cm] | Long Term [N/cm] | Load [mm] | No load [mm] |
| 200 | 100 | 104 | 208 |
| 200 | 100 | 118 | 236 |
| 200 | 100 | 147 | 294 |
| 200 | 100 | 170 | 340 |
| 200 | 100 | 194 | 388 |
| 200 | 100 | 208 | 416 |
* TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS : -40℃ to +70℃ (Operation), -10℃ to +50℃ (Installation), -40℃ to +70℃ (Storage)
* SPECIFICATION : Telcordia GR-20-CORE / IEC 60793 / IEC 60794