Drop Cable

The Drop Cable - Armored Central Tube and Toneable Flat Drop Cable series offers robust protection and reliable performance for outdoor and indoor deployments. With single-jacket, single-armor construction, these cables are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions while ensuring superior data transmission. Available in a variety of fiber counts, including both principle and reduced-size options, the cables meet Telcordia and ICEA standards for performance and durability. 

Ideal for direct-buried or aerial installations, these cables ensure dependable connectivity for long-haul networks, access networks, and duct installations. Contact Cablcon today to meet with our team of engineers ready to support you with custom solution designs.

Applications

• Telecommunication Networks: Suitable for deployment in high-capacity networks, providing reliable long-distance and metro connectivity.
• FTTx Deployments: Ideal for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) applications, ensuring high-performance data transmission.
• Aerial and Buried Installations: Engineered to perform in both aerial and direct-buried environments, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
• Drop Installations: Effective for short-distance drop cable runs in both residential and commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

• Fiber Types: 250μm G.652.D or G.657.A1 fibers for various applications.
• Fiber Count: Available in Tonable 1-24, with 1F OFNR Cordage at 1, Reduced size at 1-12, Single Jacket / Single Armor at 12 or 24 and Single Jacket / Single Armor with 900µm TB at 2, 4 or 6.
• Operational Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C, suitable for extreme environmental conditions.
• Tensile Rating: 1.36 kN, ensuring durability and strength during installation and continued performance under mechanical stress.

Performance Benefits

• Performance Standards: Telcordia GR-20 & ICEA S-87-640 for mechanical and environmental compliance.
  
• Durability: Designed for long-lasting performance in both buried and aerial installations.
• Temperature Resilience: Withstands a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal for various climates.
• Compact Design: Reduces the overall cable diameter, making it easier to install in tight spaces.

Construction Features

• Single-Jacket, Single-Armor Construction: Provides rugged protection against external factors, ensuring the cable’s long-term durability.
• Loose Tube Design: Allows for the housing of multiple fibers, protecting them from environmental hazards and mechanical stress.
• Reduced-Size Options: Available in compact configurations to suit installation environments where space is limited.
• Round & Flat: Round includes a robust outer jacket, which provides mechanical strength and flexibility. Flat allows for easier installation in tight spaces, such as along walls or in conduits.   
• Dielectic and Toneable: A lightweight and non-conductive cable equipped with a tone generator that allows technicians to trace the cable route during installation and troubleshooting.