MSS Fibre 96F LOOSE TUBE CABLE SM PEnYLON CAB-LT-96-SM

Description

MSS Fibre 96F Single Mode Underground Loose Tube Cable

The MSS Fibre 96F Single Mode Loose Tube Cable is designed for high-capacity fibre optic infrastructure requiring reliable performance in underground installations. Featuring 96 single mode (SM) fibre cores, this cable provides substantial fibre capacity for telecommunications networks, commercial infrastructure and other demanding data transmission applications.

Its loose tube construction houses the optical fibres in gel-filled tubes, with 12 fibres per tube. This arrangement helps protect the fibres within the cable structure while supporting installation in direct-burial and conduit or duct environments, subject to project requirements.

The cable incorporates a non-metallic central strength member made from fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP). This component provides tensile strength without introducing a metallic reinforcement element, making the construction suitable for projects specifying non-metallic cable designs.

Water Blocking and Environmental Protection

The cable uses a dry-block core incorporating water-blocking tape and swellable yarns to help restrict water ingress along the cable. Thixotropic gel within the loose tubes provides additional protection against water penetration around the optical fibres.

A black polyethylene (PE) inner sheath provides UV resistance, while the blue polyamide nylon outer jacket is designed to resist UV exposure and insect or termite damage. These features make the cable suitable for consideration in underground infrastructure projects where moisture exposure and soil-dwelling pests are important factors.

The cable is non-armoured and does not include a sacrificial sheath. Installation conditions, mechanical protection requirements and local project specifications should therefore be assessed before deployment.

Designed for High-Capacity Fibre Infrastructure

With 96 single mode fibres, the MSS loose tube cable supports network designs requiring multiple fibre connections within a single cable route. Its construction is relevant to telecommunications infrastructure, data network expansion and other projects where fibre capacity and environmental protection are key considerations.

Polyester-based rip cords are included to assist with sheath removal during cable preparation. The combination of loose tube construction, water-blocking components and a non-metallic strength member provides a practical cable design for professional network installers and infrastructure contractors.

Key Specs

• Brand: MSS Fibre

• Product code: CAB-LT-96-SM

• Cable type: Loose tube (LT)

• Fibre mode: Single mode (SM/OS2)

• Number of fibre cores: 96

• Fibres per tube: 12

• Inner sheath: UV-resistant polyethylene (PE)

• Outer jacket: Polyamide nylon

• Jacket colour: Blue

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

• Central strength member: Non-metallic fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP)

• Termite and insect resistance: Yes, via nylon jacket

• 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 network installations

• High-capacity single mode data networks

• Commercial and industrial network expansion

• Fibre infrastructure projects requiring termite-resistant jacketing