MSS Fibre 12F LOOSE TUBE SM ARMOUR PE/CST/PEnYLON CAB-LT-12-SMCST

Description

MSS 12F Single-Mode CST Armoured Loose Tube Fibre Cable

The MSS CAB-LT-12-SMCST is a 12-fibre single-mode loose tube cable designed for telecommunications and network infrastructure installations requiring mechanical protection and resistance to environmental exposure. Its corrugated steel tape (CST) armour provides rodent resistance, making it a practical option for demanding cable routes where additional protection is required.

The cable features a blue polyamide nylon outer jacket designed to resist UV exposure and insect or termite damage. Beneath the outer jacket, a black polyethylene (PE) inner sheath provides an additional protective layer around the cable construction. This layered design supports use in suitable outdoor and underground installations, subject to the project’s installation requirements.

Water-Blocking Construction for Outdoor Installations

Water ingress protection is supported by multiple elements within the cable. Thixotropic gel-filled tubes help prevent water from entering the individual fibre tubes, while water-blocking tape and swellable yarns provide additional protection throughout the core. This combination helps protect the fibre construction against moisture exposure.

The loose tube design houses the optical fibres within protective tubes, while a non-metallic glass fibre reinforced plastic central strength member provides tensile strength. Together, these features support cable handling and installation in appropriate conduit, duct and direct-burial applications.

Practical Cable Design for Network Infrastructure

Designed for professional telecommunications and data infrastructure projects, the MSS 12F CST armoured loose tube cable combines fibre capacity with protective construction for outdoor cable routes. Its single-mode configuration is suited to compatible optical networks, while the armoured structure helps address common installation concerns such as rodent damage and moisture ingress.

Polyester-based rip cords simplify sheath removal during cable preparation, helping installers access the cable core during termination and installation. For contractors planning underground or external fibre routes, this cable offers a practical combination of protection, strength and installation convenience.

Key Specs

• Brand: MSS

• Product code: CAB-LT-12-SMCST

• Fibre count: 12 fibres

• Fibre mode: Single-mode (SM)

• Construction: Loose tube (LT)

• Armouring: Corrugated steel tape (CST)

• Outer jacket: Blue polyamide nylon

• Inner sheath: Black polyethylene (PE)

• Water protection: Gel-filled tubes, water-blocking tape and swellable yarns

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

• Rip cords: Polyester-based

Ideal For

• Outdoor fibre optic network installations

• Telecommunications infrastructure projects

• Suitable direct-burial cable routes

• Conduit and duct installations

• Underground network connections

• Applications requiring rodent-resistant cable construction

• Projects requiring UV and termite-resistant outer protection