Indoor/outdoor tight buffer fibre cable

A series of indoor/outdoor tight buffer distribution cables has been added to the FiberExpress line of fibre-optic cabling solutions.

Designed for use in structured cabling within building and campus networks, the cables are claimed to be easier to install and faster to terminate than loose tube cables. They are UL riser and plenum rated for duct and aerial installations, with no need for transition points at the building entrance.

The construction consists of 900 µm colour-coded buffered fibres surrounded by water-swellable aramid strength members, with a ripcord, under an overall UV-resistant, flame-retardant black jacket. For cables with fibre counts over 24, bundles of six or 12 fibres are utilised. An overall water-swellable tape barrier provides additional water-blocking to protect the interstices from axial moisture migration.

Available with fibre counts from 6 to 48, the series includes a selection of 62.5/125 and 50/125 µm multimode cables and a singlemode enhanced cable. Several options are also available for special order, including aluminium or steel interlock armour, LSZH riser-rated construction and a selection of UV-resistant coloured jackets.