Armoured CSTA Cables                   Multitube Single Sheath
Construction Details
                                        Fiber
                                        Loose Tube (Gel Filled)        Optical fibers along with the water blocking elements are placed inside
                                                                       the buffer tubes. The core is constructed by stranding the buffer tubes
                                        FRP Rod                        around a central strength member. The core is then encased with an
                                        Flooding Gel                   extruded sheath of HDPE/LSZH which completes the construction.
                                                                       Ripcords are provided under the armour for ease of access to the core.
                                        Polyester Tape
                                        ECCS Tape                      Specifications
                                        Outer HDPE Sheath
                                                                                                       Cable Configuration
                                        Ripcords
Features                                                             Fiber       Number      Number        Diameter    Cable         Tensile
                                                                     Count       of Fibers   of tubes      (mm)        Weight        Strength
 This design offers a reliable transmission performance                         per tube                              (kg/km)       (N)
   over a broad temperature range.
 Multiple fiber types, including hybrid.                            2-12F       2           1-6           10.5        110           2000
 High Fiber density.                                                24F         4           6             10.5        110           2000
 Improved compressive strength
 Rodent Proof                                                       48F         8           6             11.0        125           2000
 Flame Retardant (Optional)                                         96F         12          8             12.5        150           2500
 Multiple Network applications.
                                                                     144F        12          12            15.0        250           2500
Applications
 Direct Buried, underground duct                                      Environmental Specifications (Temperature)
 Trunk distribution and feeder cable                                  Operation and Storage:         -40C to +70C
 Metro, Long Haul and broadband network                               Installation:                  -30C to +75C
Product Options
                                                                       Standards Compliant
 Available with all kinds of Single Mode and Multimode
  fibers.                                                               ITU-T                    IEC 60793 & 60794    EN187000
 Length option of 2.0, 4.0 km.                                         Telecordia GR-20         EIA/TIA              RUS1755.900
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    Armoured CSTA Cables                   Multitube Double Sheath
                                               Fiber
                                                                         Construction Details
                                               Loose Tube
                                                                    Optical fibers along with the water blocking elements are placed inside the
                                               FRP Rod              buffer tubes. The core is constructed by stranding the buffer tubes around a
                                               Flooding Gel         central strength member. The core is then encased with an extruded sheath
                                                                    of HDPE/LSZH which forms the inner sheath. A corrugated steel tape is
                                               Fillers
                                                                    applied over the inner and another sheath (HDPE/LSZH) over the armouring
                                               Polyester Tape       completes the construction. Ripcords are provided under the inner sheath
                                                                    and armor for ease of access to the core.
                                               Inner HDPE Sheath
                                               ECCS Tape                Specifications
Ripcord                                        Outer HDPE Sheath                                   Cable Configuration
    Features                                                           Fiber       Number      Number        Diameter    Cable        Tensile
                                                                       Count       of Fibers   of tubes      (mm)        Weight       Strength
     This design offers a reliable transmission performance
                                                                                   per tube                              (kg/km)      (N)
       over a broad temperature range.
     Multiple fiber types, including hybrid.                          2-12F       2           1-6           13.5        170          3000
     High Fiber density.
                                                                       24F         4           6             13.5        170          3000
     Improved compressive strength
     Rodent Proof                                                     48F         8           6             14.5        185          4000
     Flame Retardant (Optional)
                                                                       96F         12          8             16.0        285          4000
     Multiple Network applications.
                                                                       144F        12          12            18.5        320          4000
    Applications
     Direct Buried, underground duct                                    Environmental Specifications (Temperature)
     Trunk distribution and feeder cable
                                                                         Operation and Storage:         -40C to +70C
     Metro, Long Haul and broadband network
                                                                         Installation:                  -30C to +75C
    Product Options                                                      Standards Compliant
     Available with all kinds of Single Mode and Multimode               ITU-T                    IEC 60793 & 60794    EN187000
      fibers.                                                             Telecordia GR-20         EIA/TIA              RUS1755.900
     Length option of 2.0, 4.0 km.
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Armoured CSTA Cables                   Unitube Single Sheath
                                       Fiber                    Construction Details
                                                             Single Loose tube cables offer a low cost alternative to traditional
                                       Filling Gel
                                                             stranded loose tube cables. The rugged single loose tube design features
                                       Loose Tube            optical fibers placed inside a single gel-filled tube. The core tube includes
                                                             up to 24 fibers. The core is covered with a water-blocking tape.
                                       WS Tape
                                                             Corrugated steel tape armor is applied and then encased with the outer
                                       ECCS Tape             sheath. A ripcord is provided under the armor for ease of access.
                                       Outer HDPE
                                       Sheath                  Specifications
                                       FRP Rods                                       Cable Configuration
Features
                                                              Fiber       Number         Diameter     Cable          Tensile
 This design offers a reliable transmission performance      Count       of Fibers      (mm)         Weight         Strength
  over a broad temperature range.                                         per tube                    (kg/km)        (N)
 Easy handling
 Flexible                                                    2-12F       12             8.5          75             1000
 Rodent Proof                                                24F         24             9.2          90             1000
 Flame Retardant (Optional)
 Multiple Network applications.
Applications                                                    Environmental Specifications (Temperature)
 Direct Buried, underground duct                               Operation and Storage:         -40C to +70C
 Trunk distribution and feeder cable                           Installation:                  -30C to +75C
 Metro, Long Haul and broadband network
Product Options                                                 Standards Compliant
 Available with all kinds of Single Mode and Multimode          ITU-T                    IEC 60793 & 60794      EN187000
  fibers.                                                        Telecordia GR-20         EIA/TIA                RUS1755.900
 Length option of 2.0, 4.0 km.
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Armoured CSTA Cables                   Ribbon Multitube
                                       Ribbon Fiber
                                       Loose Tube (Gel Filled)        Construction Details
                                                                      Fiber ribbons are produced with high dimensional precision and low
                                       FRP Rod
                                                                      planarity which equates low losses during mass fusion splicing. Steel
                                       Flooding Gel                   tape armouring gives protection to the cable against rodent attacks.
                                                                      Stranded tube design features optical fibers ribbons placed in gel
                                       Polyester Tape                 filled tubes.
                                       ECCS Tape
                                       Outer HDPE Sheath             Specifications
                                       Ripcords                                                 Cable Configuration
Features                                                            Fiber       Number of   Number        Diameter    Cable        Tensile
 This design offers a reliable transmission performance            Count       Ribbons     of tubes      (mm)        Weight       Strength
   over a broad temperature range.                                              per tube                              (kg/km)      (N)
 Ribbon fibers  8 fibers per ribbon                               48          1           6             16.0        250          3000
 High Fiber density
 Improved compressive strength                                     96          2           6             16.0        250          3000
 Rodent Proof                                                      144         3           6             18.0        300          3000
 Flame Retardant (Optional)
 Multiple Network applications.                                    288         6           6             19.8        360          3000
 Saves labour cost by offering mass fusion splicing                576         8           6             22.0        480          4000
Applications
 Direct Buried, underground duct
                                                                      Environmental Specifications (Temperature)
 Trunk distribution and feeder cable                                 Operation and Storage:         -40C to +70C
 Metro, Long Haul and broadband network                              Installation:                  -30C to +75C
Product Options                                                       Standards Compliant
 Available with all kinds of Single Mode and Multimode                ITU-T                    IEC 60793 & 60794    EN187000
  fibers.                                                              Telecordia GR-20         EIA/TIA              RUS1755.900
 Length option of 2.0, 4.0 km.
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Armoured CSTA Cables                   Ribbon Unitube
                                     Ribbon Fiber
                                                                Construction Details
                                                                Fiber ribbons are produced with high dimensional precision and low
                                     Filling Gel                planarity which equates low losses during mass fusion splicing. Steel
                                     Loose Tube                 tape armouring gives protection to the cable against rodent attacks.
                                                                Unitube design features optical fibers ribbons placed in a single gel
                                     WS Tape                    filled tube.
                                     ECCS Tape
                                     Outer HDPE Sheath         Specifications
                                     FRP Rods                                           Cable Configuration
Features                                                      Fiber       Number of       Diameter      Cable        Tensile
 This design offers a reliable transmission performance      Count       ribbons per     (mm)          Weight       Strength (N)
   over a broad temperature range.                                        tube                          (kg/km)
 Ribbon fibers  8 fibers per ribbon                         24          3               11.5          125          2500
 High Fiber density
 Improved compressive strength                               48          6               12.5          150          2500
 Rodent Proof                                                96          8               13.0          160          2500
 Flame Retardant (Optional)
 Multiple Network applications.                              144         12              14.5          210          2500
 Saves labour cost by offering mass fusion splicing
Applications                                                    Environmental Specifications (Temperature)
 Direct Buried, underground duct                               Operation and Storage:        -40C to +70C
 Trunk distribution and feeder cable                           Installation:                 -30C to +75C
 Metro, Long Haul and broadband network
Product Options                                                 Standards Compliant
 Available with all kinds of Single Mode and Multimode          ITU-T                   IEC 60793 & 60794       EN187000
  fibers.                                                        Telecordia GR-20        EIA/TIA                 RUS1755.900
 Length option of 2.0, 4.0 km.
                                                           www.hfcl.com