OPTICAL CALBE(OPE, GPE, LAP TYPE)

① Ribbon Tube : TPE material, filled with a thixotropic jelly compound
② 12 fiber ribbons
③ Central strength member : FRP (non-metallic) or Steel wire (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 2.0~2.5mm thickness (Black)

SHEATH TYPE
– OPE : Only PE sheath
– GPE : Glass yarns + PE sheath
– KPE : Kevlar yarns + PE sheath

  • Different fiber types available
  • Single jacket, Non-armor, 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 applications
  • 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]
216 22.5 343 4,000 2,000
288 22.5 351 4,000 2,000
360 22.5 359 4,000 2,000
432 24.5 430 4,000 2,000
Crush Load Min. Bend Radius
Short Term [N/cm] Long Term [N/cm] Load [mm] No load [mm]
200 100 338 563
200 100 338 563
200 100 338 563
200 100 338 613

* TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS : -40℃ to +70℃ (Operation), -10℃ to +50℃ (Installation), -40℃ to +70℃ (Storage)
* SPECIFICATION : Telcordia GR-20-CORE / IEC 60793 / IEC 60794