Compact Fully Dry Tube Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cable

Compact fully dry loose tube optical cable (12–432F) with PE jacket, FRP central strength member and gel-free dry tubes — engineered for outdoor duct, lashed aerial and jetting installation.
  • Fiber counts from 12 to 432 in stranded loose-tube construction
  • Dry-core water-blocked design with fully dry (gel-free) tubes
  • Black polyethylene (PE) outer jacket for outdoor durability
  • Compact, lightweight construction for congested duct environments
  • Suitable for underground duct, lashed aerial, and pulling or jetting installation
  • Wide operating range -30 °C to +70 °C for OSP environments

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This Compact Fully Dry Tube Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cable family is optimised for Outside Plant (OSP) deployment, delivering reliable transmission performance through a durable construction and adaptability across a wide temperature range. Fibers are housed in an SZ-stranded loose tube assembly around a dielectric FRP central strength member for mechanical stability and fiber protection. Water-swellable yarns provide longitudinal water blocking, and each loose tube is gel-free (fully dry) for clean, fast handling in the field.

A black polyethylene (PE) outer jacket gives the cable the durability required for duct placement, lashed aerial runs, and jetting installation. The compact construction is lighter than conventional duct cables of the same fiber count, making it easier to handle and install across backbone, metro and access networks. Available in single-mode G.657.A1 fiber with counts from 12 to 432 fibers.

Intended for OSP backbone, metro and access network deployments across North American carrier and broadband rollouts, with the PE-jacketed fully-dry construction supporting underground duct, lashed aerial and jetting installation in regional and long-haul fiber routes.
Fiber and Tube Configuration
Fiber Count12 to 432 fibers
Fiber TypeSingle-mode G.657.A1 (ITU-T G.657.A1 / G.652.D compatible)
Fibers per Tube12F–288F: 12 fibers per tube
432F: 24 fibers per tube
Number of Tubes12F: 1
24F: 2
48F: 4
72F: 6
96F: 8
144F: 12
288F: 24
432F: 18
Fiber Coating Diameter250 µm
Strength MemberDielectric FRP central strength member
Tube FillingGel-free (fully dry) loose tubes
Core Water BlockingDry core with water-swellable yarns
Tube MaterialPolymer
JacketBlack polyethylene (PE)
RipcordsTwo
Cable Dimensions
Cable Diameter12F: 8.4 ± 0.3 mm
24F: 8.4 ± 0.3 mm
48F: 8.4 ± 0.3 mm
72F: 8.4 ± 0.3 mm
96F: 9.2 ± 0.3 mm
144F: 11.6 ± 0.3 mm
288F: 13.5 ± 0.3 mm
432F: 15.9 ± 0.3 mm
Bend Radius
Minimum Bend Radius (Installation / Under Load)12F–72F: 168 mm
96F: 184 mm
144F: 232 mm
288F: 270 mm
432F: 318 mm
Minimum Bend Radius (No Load / Static)12F–72F: 84 mm
96F: 92 mm
144F: 116 mm
288F: 135 mm
432F: 159 mm
Mechanical Characteristics
Tensile Strength2,000 N
Crush Resistance1,100 N/10 cm
Environmental
Operating Temperature-30 °C to +70 °C
Installation Temperature-10 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature-30 °C to +70 °C
Compliance
StandardsIEC 60793; IEC 60794; ITU-T G.657.A1
RoHS CompliantYes
Compact Loose Tube Single-mode (G.657.A1) – Standard Fiber Counts
Part NumberDescription
C-CLT-S7-12-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 12F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-24-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 24F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-48-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 48F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-72-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 72F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-96-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 96F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-144-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 144F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-288-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 288F, Polyethylene Jacket
C-CLT-S7-432-PCompact Fully Dry Loose Tube Optical Cable, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 432F, Polyethylene Jacket