ABF(Air Blown
Fiber)
Micro-Cable, Loose Tube
air blown fiber
ABF Micro-Cable, Loose Tube
This Air Blown Micro-Cable Loose Tube ABF Cable product offers impressive mechanical and environmental characteristics. It boasts lightweight construction, a small diameter, and a high optical fiber capacity of up to 288F. Additionally, it features a low sheath friction coefficient. This cable is designed for installation into micro-ducts by using an air-blowing machine, making it ideal for micro tubes with a diameter of approximately 14/10mm.
Structure Design
Central strength member (CSM): FRP rodFiber 2-288F ITU-T G657A1 (optional A2 & D)Loose tube filled with a suitable water tightness filling compoundLoose tubes SZ stranded around CSM
Highlights
Lightweight and Compact
Lightweight and flexible with small diameter
Fiber Counts
High fiber counts to diameter ratio
Low friction
Low friction ribbed jacket to aid jetting process
Installations
Metal-free, not subject to EMI or earth-bonding installations
Compatibility
Compatible with micro-ducts
Specification
| fiber count | 2-72 | 96 | 144 | 288 | |
| Loose Tube | Material | PBT | |||
| Water Blocking Material | Fiber Jelly | ||||
| Fiber/tube | 12 | ||||
| Central Strength Member | Material | FRP Rod (Coated with PE if needed) | |||
| Cable Core | Elements | 6LT | 8LT | 12LT | 2.5 |
| Filler Rod | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Water Blocking Material | Water-blocking yarn | ||||
| Outer Jacket | Material | HDPE, Black | |||
| Nominal Thickness (mm) | 0.5 | ||||
| Overall diameter (nom.)(mm)(±0.2) | 5.3 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 9.4 | |
| Temperature Range | Operation | -30°C~+70°C | |||
| Storage | -20°C~+60°C | ||||
| Installation | -10°C~+40°C |
Optical Characteristics
Attenuation Coefficient
| @1310nm | ≤ 0.35 dB/Km |
| @1550nm | ≤ 0.21 dB/Km |
*Full compliance with the ITU-T G.657.A1 Standard
Mechanical Performance
Minimum bending radius Static 10D and 20D Dynamic (D is the cable diameter in mm) Air blow performance test in accordance with YD/T1460.1 7.2.1 Standard No leakage through the open cable end in Water Penetration Test IEC 60794-1-2-F The Tensile Loading Test, Torsion Test, Crush/Impact Resistance Tests, Repeated Bending Test, & Temperature Cycling Test in compliance with IEC Standards did not result in any jacket cracking or fiber breakage.