12F LOOSE TUBE CABLE SM SAC SHEATH

Description

Reliable Fibre Protection for Outdoor Installations

The 12F Loose Tube Cable SM SAC Sheath is designed for outdoor fibre optic installations where environmental protection and dependable network connectivity are essential. Featuring single-mode (SM) fibre construction and a 12-fibre configuration, this cable is suitable for telecommunications infrastructure and data network projects requiring a protected optical fibre pathway.

Its sacrificial jacket provides an additional protective layer, while the termite-resistant construction helps protect the cable against insect-related damage. These features make it a practical option for installations exposed to challenging outdoor conditions.

Designed for Direct Burial and Duct Applications

Versatility is a key advantage of this loose tube cable. It is designed for both direct burial and conduit or duct applications, giving contractors flexibility when planning fibre network routes across different sites. The black polyethylene (PE) inner and outer sheaths provide UV resistance, supporting outdoor installation requirements.

The cable incorporates gel-filled tubes and a dry-block core to support its protective construction. A non-metallic strength member is also included, providing structural reinforcement without introducing a metallic strength component into the cable design.

Practical Handling and Installation

The blue, UV-resistant and insect/termite-resistant nylon (polyamide) jacket adds another layer of protection to the cable assembly. Polyester-based rip cords help simplify sheath removal, making cable preparation more convenient during installation and maintenance.

For electrical contractors, telecommunications specialists and network infrastructure teams, this cable offers a combination of environmental protection, installation flexibility and practical handling features. Its 12-fibre configuration makes it suitable for projects requiring multiple single-mode optical fibre connections within one cable.

Key Specs

• Fibre type: Single-mode (SM)

• Fibre count: 12 fibres

• Cable construction: Loose tube

• Jacket: Sacrificial jacket

• Outer jacket colour: Blue

• Jacket material: Nylon (polyamide)

• Sheath material: Black polyethylene (PE), inner and outer sheaths

• Protection: UV-resistant, insect-resistant and termite-resistant construction

• Core: Gel-filled tubes with dry-block core

• Strength member: Non-metallic

• Rip cords: Polyester-based for easier sheath removal

• Installation: Direct burial, conduit and duct applications

Ideal For

• Telecommunications infrastructure projects requiring single-mode fibre cabling.

• Outdoor data network installations requiring environmental protection.

• Direct burial fibre routes where the cable is specified for this application.

• Conduit and duct installations across commercial and industrial sites.

• Network contractors seeking termite-resistant cable construction.

• Fibre network maintenance and expansion projects requiring a 12-fibre cable.