MICRO FLAT DROP CABLES
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Micro Flat Drop Cable
Two parallel dielectric strength members that require no bonding or grounding, offering exceptional crush resistance. The FRP strength members are coated with EAA for improved adherence.
Applications
Protections
Only applicable for the tight buffer in the 900um configuration
Only applicable for the outer jacket
Design Properties
| Fiber per Tube | 1-4 |
| Nominal Outer Dimensions | 5.4 mm x 3 mm (0.21 in x 0.12 in) (±5%) |
| Bare Fiber / Tight Buffer Diameters | 0.25 mm / 0.9 mm |
| Dielectric Strength Member Material / Diameter | EAA Coated FRP / 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| Outer Jacket Material | Polyethylene |
| Tight Buffer (900 um configuration) | LSZH |
| Drum Length | 5,000 ft, 10,000 ft & 20,000 ft (±5%) |
Temperature Range
| Operation | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Installation | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
| Storage / Transport | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Mechanical Properties
| Crush Resistance (Short-Term / Long-Term) | 1,100 N/100mm / 300 N/100mm |
| Minimum Bend Radius (Operation / Installation) | 10 x OD / 20 x OD |
Toneable Micro Flat Drop Cable
Waveoptics® Toneable Micro Flat Drop Cable is designed for self-supporting, direct-buried and duct installations. Ideal for drop applications, offering ease of access as well as easy installation. Compact and robust design provides ease of handling and also reduces transportation and storage costs. Available in 250 micron bare fiber and 900 micron tight-buffered fiber configurations.
Two parallel dielectric strength members that require no bonding or grounding, offering exceptional crush resistance. The FRP strength members are coated with EAA for improved adherence.
Copper toning conductor allows effortless detection in direct-buried installation.
Applications
Protections
Only applicable for the tight buffer in the 900um configuration
Only applicable for the outer jacket
Design Properties
| Fiber per Tube | 1-4 |
| Nominal Outer Dimensions | 6.6 mm x 3 mm (0.26 in x 0.12 in) (±5%) |
| Dielectric Strength Member Diameter | 1.35 mm (0.05 in) |
| Toning Conductor | 24 AWG Copper Wire |
| Outer Jacket Material | Polyethylene |
| Tight Buffer Material (900 um configuration) | LSZH |
| Drum Length | 5,000 ft, 10,000 ft & 20,000 ft (±5%) |
Temperature Range
| Operation | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Installation | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
| Storage / Transport | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Mechanical Properties
| Crush Resistance (Short-Term / Long-Term) | 2,200 N/100mm / 1,100 N/100mm |
| Minimum Bend Radius (Operation / Installation) | 10 x OD / 20 x OD |