Ultra Lightweight (ULW) Aerial Cable – 96F – G657A1 – Singlemode – Anti Rodent – 7.0mm – Per Metre

Ultra Lightweight (ULW) Aerial Cable – 96F – G657A1 – Singlemode – Anti Rodent – 7.0mm – Per Metre

The Ultra Lightweight (ULW) Aerial Cable – 96F – G657A1 – Singlemode – Anti Rodent – 7.0mm – Per Metre is a premium high-capacity aerial fibre optic cable engineered for Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and access network deployments. Combining an ultra-lightweight construction with exceptional mechanical strength, it provides a reliable solution for overhead fibre installations while minimising loading on poles and supporting infrastructure.

Manufactured with 96 low-loss, bend-insensitive G.657A1 single-mode fibres, the cable delivers outstanding optical performance for high-capacity broadband networks. Its compact 7.0mm HDPE outer sheath incorporates anti-rodent protection, water-swellable elements and brass-coated steel reinforcement, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to harsh outdoor environments.

Fully BT approved and PIA compatible, the cable integrates seamlessly with Telenco® aerial hardware, façade brackets and eline® transition boxes. It is also available with factory pre-termination to reduce installation time and simplify network deployment, making it ideal for telecom operators, broadband providers and infrastructure contractors.

Key Features:

• 96-fibre G.657A1 bend-insensitive single-mode cable

• Ultra-lightweight aerial cable design

• BT approved and PIA compatible

• Anti-rodent construction

• Compact 7.0mm cable diameter

• UV-resistant HDPE outer sheath

• Brass-coated steel reinforcement

• Water-swellable elements prevent water ingress

• Compatible with Telenco® aerial hardware and eline® transition boxes

• Available factory pre-terminated for rapid deployment

Technical Specifications:

• Product Type: Ultra Lightweight (ULW) Aerial Fibre Optic Cable

• Fibre Count: 96F

• Fibre Type: ITU-T G.657A1 Singlemode

• Cable Diameter: 7.0 ±0.2mm

• Outer Sheath Material: HDPE

• Reinforcement: Brass-Coated Steel

• Water Blocking: Water-Swellable Elements

• Cable Weight: 40kg/km

• Tensile Strength: >1250N (IEC 60794-1-21-E1)

• Crush Resistance: 2000N/100mm (IEC 60794-1-21-E3)

• Impact Resistance: 10Nm (IEC 60794-1-21-E4)

• Minimum Bend Radius: 12 × Cable Diameter (IEC 60794-1-21-E11)

• Water Penetration: 1m Water Head, 3m Sample, 24 Hours (IEC 60794-1-21-F5)

• Voltage Test: 11kV (Minimum 1.8m vertical clearance from power lines)

• Wind/Ice Performance:

  • 97kph wind (no ice)

  • 5mm ice loading

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C

• Storage Temperature: -20°C to +85°C

• Optical Attenuation:

  • ≤0.34dB/km @1310nm

  • ≤0.21dB/km @1550nm

  • ≤0.25dB/km @1625nm

• Packaging: Wooden drums or reels with sealed cable ends

• Sold Per: Metre

Applications:

• FTTP network deployments

• Fibre access networks

• PIA aerial installations

• Overhead broadband infrastructure

• Rural fibre rollouts

• Urban fibre deployments

• High-capacity telecommunications networks

• ISP backbone extensions

• Pole-to-building connections

• External fibre optic installations