Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH Cable
Part Numbers
7516461, 7516479, 7516487, 7516495, 7517261, 7517279, 7517287, 7517303, 7517329
Core Construction
Conductors: Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26 AWG
Insulation: Solid, high-density polyethylene, color-coded in accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
- 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in a single group
- More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups, each group having a color-coded unit binder
Core Wrap: Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
Figure 8 Alpeth Sheath
Aluminum Shield: Corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
Support Messenger: A 1/4", 7-strand, extra high-strength galvanized steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection
Jacket: Black, linear low-density polyethylene is jacketed in an integral extrusion with the shielded core and support messenger to form a “Figure 8” configuration
AppIications
- Intended for aerial installation
CompIiances
- Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
- RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging
- Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel reels or on non-returnable wood reels when requested
- Non-standard packaging is also available
