MSS Fibre 48F LOOSE TUBE CABLE SM SAC SHEATH CAB-LT-48-SMSS

Description

Protective Construction for Outdoor Fibre Networks

The MSS Fibre CAB-LT-48-SMSS is a single-mode loose tube fibre optic cable designed for outdoor network installations requiring protection against moisture, UV exposure, insects and termites. Its sacrificial sheath construction provides an additional protective layer for applications involving direct burial or installation in conduit and duct systems.

The cable features a black polyethylene (PE) inner sheath beneath a blue polyamide nylon jacket, with an outer UV-resistant PE sacrificial sheath. This layered construction is designed to help protect the cable against environmental exposure and termite or insect damage.

For electrical contractors and telecommunications installers, this construction makes the cable a practical option to consider when planning fibre infrastructure in demanding outdoor environments.

Water-Blocking Design and Non-Metallic Strength

The loose tube construction uses thixotropic gel-filled tubes to help prevent water ingress around the optical fibres. Water-blocking tape and water-swellable yarns provide additional moisture protection through the dry-block core design.

A non-metallic, glass fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) central strength member provides tensile strength while avoiding the use of a metallic central reinforcement element. This construction supports cable handling and installation requirements for suitable fibre network projects.

Polyester-based rip cords are incorporated to simplify sheath removal during cable preparation. This feature helps installers access the internal cable construction during termination and installation work.

Suitable for Fibre Infrastructure Projects

The CAB-LT-48-SMSS is intended for direct-burial and conduit or duct applications where environmental protection is an important consideration. Its single-mode fibre classification makes it relevant to compatible telecommunications and data network infrastructure.

Before ordering, confirm the required fibre count, cable dimensions and installation requirements against the manufacturer’s current technical datasheet. The product title specifies 48F, while the supplied technical data lists eight fibre cores.

Key Specs

• Brand: MSS Fibre

• Model: CAB-LT-48-SMSS

• Fibre mode: Single-mode (SM)

• Fibre count: Requires confirmation — title states 48F; technical data states 8 cores

• Construction: Loose tube

• Sheath: Sacrificial sheath

• Inner and outer sheath material: UV-resistant polyethylene (PE)

• Jacket material: Polyamide nylon

• Jacket colour: Blue

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

• Central strength member: Non-metallic FRP

• Armouring: Non-armoured

Ideal For

• Outdoor fibre optic network installations

• Direct-burial fibre cable applications

• Conduit and duct installations

• Telecommunications infrastructure projects

• Network installations requiring termite and insect resistance

• Fibre infrastructure projects requiring water-blocking cable construction