MSS Fibre 6 Core OM3 Loose Tube Blue Nylon Jacketed Cable

Item Number: CAB-LT-06-MM3

Packaging Unit: 1 / Metre

Dry blocked central non-metallic strength member with fibres contained in jelly filled loose tubes (12/tube)
Blue nylon jacket over PE sheath
For direct burial underground use
Insect-resistant nylon jacket

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Product Description

6F Loose Tube Cable OM3 | External Underground Cable- Multimode

A termite resistant loose tube cable featuring a non-metallic strength member, gel filled tubes and a dry block core, for use in both direct bury and conduit/duct applications. The Thixotropic gel filled tubes and water swellable yarns (dry core) prevent water ingress while the non-metallic glass fibre reinforced plastic central strength member maintains excellent tensile strength.

This standard loose tube construction features an inner UV resistant Polyethylene (PE) sheath and an outer termite/UV resistant Polyamide Nylon jacket.

Other options include Composite (MM + SM), Sacrificial Sheath and CST Armour.

Loose Tube Cable Features

Blue UV and Insect/Termite resistant Nylon (Polyamide) Jacket
Black PE (Polyethylene) UV resistant Inner sheath
Polyester based rip cords for easy sheath removal
Water blocking tape and swellable yarns prevent ingress into the core
Thixotropic gel filled tubes prevent water ingress into the tubes
Non-metallic fibre reinforced plastic rod central strength member provides tensile strength

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fibre optic cable used for?

Fibre optic cables are used in data networks to transmit data at faster speeds and longer distances than copper ethernet cable.

What are the 4 types of fibre optic cable?

There are 4 types or modes of fibre optic cable but if you include the older modes there's actually more than 4.

Mode	Fibre Type	Core Diameter	Wavelength
Multimode	OM1	62.5um	850nm, 1300nm
	OM3	50um	850nm, 1300nm
	OM4	50um	850nm, 1300nm
	OM5	50um	850nm, 1300nm
Singlemode	OS1/OS2	9um	1310nm, 1550nm

Technical Specifications

Mode:	OM3
# of Cores - Fibre:	6
Armoured:	No
Sacrificial Sheath:	No
Cable Jacket Material:	Nylon
Fibre Cable Type/Construction:	LT \| Loose Tube
Jacket Colour:	Blue