Figure 8 Air Core Cable
Part Numbers
2012020, 2012010, 2012011, 2012000, 2012001, 2012015, 2012016, 2012004, 2012005, 2012006
Construction
Conductors: Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 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 Sheath
Aluminum Shield: Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 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
Applications
- Intended for aerial installation
Compliances
- Formerly RDUP (RUS) Specification PE-38
- RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
- ANSI/ICEA S-85-625-2007
Packaging
- Standard lengths are shipped on non-returnable wood reels
- Non-standard packaging is available upon request
