ORCA - Universal Loose Tube Armoured CST
ORCA - Universal Loose Tube Armoured CST
ORCA - Universal Loose Tube Armoured CST
Outer Sheath
Thixotropic Jelly
Buffer tube
Optical Fiber
Glass Yarns
The CST Armored Cables consist of one tube containing up to 12 optical fibers. Water blocking E-Glass yarn strength
members surround tube and a plastic coated corrugated steel tape is longitudinally applied. A blue MDPE outer jacket
is standard
Cable features
Number of fibers 4 6 8 12
Number of loose tubes 1 central tube
Loose Tubes Diameter/Material/Type of filling compound Double Layer (PC + PBT) 3,0 ± 3%mm Thixotropic jelly
Peripheral Strength Member Material Glass yarn
Armor & rodent protection Material Corrugated steel tape
Outer Sheath (Material/Thickness/Colour) Blue MDPE 1,2mm(nominal) Blue
Cable diameter 8,0mm ± 0,2
Cable weight 65Kg/Km
Tensile Force Installation/Operation Max. 300N Max. 500N
Mechanical Characteristics
Tensile Force IEC 60794-1-2-E1B Load=800N, Duration of load:15min, Cable length ≥ 50m
Cable Bend IEC 60794-1-2-E3 Length of plate:100mm Duration of load 15 min, Force applied 2500N/100mm
Impact IEC 60794-1-2-E4 One impact in 3 different places spaced not less than 500mm apart
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