AeroLink™ Armored Figure 8 Cable
AeroLink™ Armored Figure 8 Cable features a self-supporting design that eliminates the need for over-lashing, enabling installation in a single pass using standard 1/4” EHS (6.6M) galvanized strand. The dimensions of the web, jacket, and strand are sized for standard hardware.
Resources
- Fiber Outdoor Ordering Guide
- Color Code Guide for Fiber Optic Specifications
- Fiber Code Addendum
- International Standards and Fiber Products Table
Part Numbers
US
| Fiber Count Range | Recommended Fiber Count | Part Number | Number of Buffer Tubes | Cable OD | Approx. Cable Weight | Max. Reel Length | Sag*** (Feet) | |||||
| in | cm | lb/kft | kg/km | ft | m | @750 lbs | @1000 lbs | @1250 lbs | ||||
4-60 | 6 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-006-E3 |
5 |
0.46 x 0.93 |
11.8 x 23.5 |
235 |
350 |
35,073 |
10,693 |
0.89 |
0.67 |
0.53 |
| 12 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-012-E3 | |||||||||||
| 24 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-024-E3 | |||||||||||
| 36 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-036-E3 | |||||||||||
| 48 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-048-E3 | |||||||||||
| 72 | 72 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-072-E3 | 6 | 0.50 x0.96 | 12.6 x 24.3 | 244 | 363 | 28,621 | 8,726 | 0.95 | 0.72 | 0.57 |
| 84-96 | 96 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-096-E3 | 8 | 0.56 x 1.02 | 14.3 x 26.0 | 271 | 404 | 23,826 | 7,267 | 1.03 | 0.77 | 0.62 |
| 108-144 | 144 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-144-E3 | 12 | 0.69 x 1.15 | 17.6 x 29.3 | 232 | 480 | 16,735 | 5,102 | 1.27 | 0.95 | 0.76 |
| 156-216 | 216 | F-F8D1A1J-12-B1-216-E3 | 18 | 0.70 x 1.17 | 17.9 x 29.6 | 233 | 480 | 16,318 | 4,975 | 1.25 | 0.94 | 0.75 |
* Where B1 equals glass type, and E3 equals attenuation code
** Typical Sag Values are for a 150-foot span installed at the listed tensions
Global: M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-006-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-012-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-024-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-036-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-048-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-072-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-096-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-144-E3, M-F8D1A1J-12-B1-216-E3
Features and Benefits
Integral Stranded, Galvanized Steel Messenger
- Self-supporting design requires no over-lashing, allowing installation in a single pass
- Standard 1/4” EHS (6.6M) galvanized strand
- Web, jacket and strand dimensions sized for standard hardware
Dry Water-Blocking Technology
- Available with dry buffer tubes
- Permits rapid cable preparation and termination
- Water-blocking materials are easily removed
2.5 mm Flexible Buffer Tubes
- Enhanced kink resistance and increased flexibility
- Facilitates route management in closures
- Eliminates the need for closure transportation tubes
Medium-Density Polyethylene Jacket
- Low-friction installation
- Excellent protection from environmental hazards
- Embedded stripe on outer jacket available for additional cable identification
Sheath Markings
- Provide positive identification and length verification
- Custom print available
- Reverse Oscillated Lay Stranding
Performance
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of Telcordia GR-20, ICEA 640, and RUS PE90
- Tested in accordance with relevant EIA/TIA-455 series FOTPs for fiber optic cables
Registered Supplier: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TL 9000, and OHSAS 18001
Made Right Here: Lexington, SC
