MSS Fibre 6F LOOSE TUBE CABLE SM PEnYLON CAB-LT-06-SM

Description

MSS 6F Single Mode Loose Tube Fibre Cable

The MSS Fibre 6F Loose Tube Cable is designed for outdoor fibre optic installations requiring dependable connectivity and protection against environmental exposure. Featuring six single mode fibres in a loose tube construction, this cable is suitable for underground direct burial and compatible conduit or duct applications.

Identified by product code CAB-LT-06-SM, the cable combines a non-metallic central strength member with gel-filled loose tubes to support fibre protection and mechanical performance. Its construction is suited to telecommunications infrastructure, underground network connections and other outdoor installations where water management and cable durability are important considerations. The blue nylon outer jacket provides an additional protective layer, making this cable a practical choice for projects requiring resistance to insects and termites.

Water-Blocking Construction and Environmental Protection

The cable uses thixotropic gel-filled tubes to help prevent water ingress around the optical fibres. Water-blocking tape and water-swellable yarns form part of the dry-block core construction, helping limit water migration through the cable.

An inner polyethylene (PE) sheath provides a UV-resistant layer beneath the outer nylon jacket. The polyamide nylon jacket is designed to resist UV exposure and insect or termite damage, supporting its intended use in suitable outdoor environments.

These protective features make the cable worth considering for underground infrastructure projects where moisture exposure and pest resistance are important selection criteria. Installation suitability should be assessed against site conditions, applicable standards and project requirements.

Practical Fibre Infrastructure for Underground Networks

The non-metallic, fibre-reinforced plastic central strength member provides tensile support without a metallic reinforcement element. This construction can be advantageous in applications where a non-metallic cable design is preferred.

With six single mode fibres, the cable supports multiple fibre connections within one cable assembly, helping simplify routing and network planning. Its loose tube design separates the fibres from direct external stresses, while the layered sheath construction provides additional environmental protection.

For contractors and network installers, the MSS CAB-LT-06-SM offers a practical option for underground fibre infrastructure, including direct burial and ducted installations, subject to the project’s installation requirements.

Key Specs

• Brand: MSS Fibre

• Product code: CAB-LT-06-SM

• Cable type: Loose tube (LT)

• Fibre mode: Single mode (SM)

• Fibre category: OS2, as identified in the supplied product description

• Number of fibre cores: 6

• Central strength member: Non-metallic fibre-reinforced plastic

• Tube construction: Gel-filled loose tubes

• Water protection: Dry-block core, water-blocking tape and swellable yarns

• Inner sheath: UV-resistant polyethylene (PE)

• Outer jacket: Polyamide nylon

• Jacket colour: Blue

• Armoured: No

• Sacrificial sheath: No

• Installation applications: Direct burial and conduit/duct installations

Ideal For

• Underground telecommunications infrastructure

• Direct burial fibre optic installations

• Conduit and duct cable installations

• Outdoor single mode network connections

• Fibre networks requiring insect and termite resistance

• Commercial and industrial network infrastructure projects