MSS Fibre 72F LOOSE TUBE CABLE SM PEnYLON CAB-LT-72-SM

Description

MSS Fibre 72F Single Mode Loose Tube Cable

The MSS Fibre 72F Single Mode Loose Tube Cable is designed for high-capacity fibre optic infrastructure requiring reliable connectivity across underground and duct installations. With 72 single mode fibre cores, this cable supports network projects that require multiple optical fibre connections within a single cable assembly.

Identified by product code CAB-LT-72-SM, it features a loose tube construction with optical fibres housed in gel-filled tubes, accommodating 12 fibres per tube. A dry-block core complements the gel-filled construction to help protect against water ingress. This combination makes the cable suitable for consideration in demanding outdoor telecommunications and network infrastructure applications.

Water Blocking and Structural Protection

The cable incorporates thixotropic gel within its loose tubes, together with water-blocking tape and water-swellable yarns in the core. These features are designed to help limit water migration through the cable and protect the optical fibres in underground environments.

A central non-metallic fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) strength member provides tensile reinforcement without introducing a metallic central element. The inner sheath is made from UV-resistant black polyethylene (PE), while the outer blue polyamide nylon jacket provides additional UV and insect/termite resistance.

This layered construction supports use in installations where environmental exposure and underground cable protection are important considerations. The cable is non-armoured and does not include a sacrificial sheath, so the installation design should account for site-specific mechanical protection requirements.

Direct Burial and Duct Installation Applications

Designed for outdoor network infrastructure, the MSS 72F loose tube cable is suitable for direct burial underground applications and installation in compatible conduits or ducts. Its 72-core capacity makes it a practical option for telecommunications networks, backbone links and other projects requiring multiple fibre connections.

The blue nylon outer jacket helps distinguish the cable during installation and maintenance, while polyester-based ripcords assist with sheath removal during cable preparation. For contractors and network infrastructure teams, this cable combines high fibre capacity with water-blocking features and a non-metallic strength member. Confirm the required fibre specifications, installation conditions and mechanical protection requirements before selecting the cable for a project.

Key Specs

• Brand: MSS Fibre

• Product code: CAB-LT-72-SM

• Cable type: Loose tube (LT)

• Fibre mode: Single mode (SM)

• Fibre standard: OS2, as indicated in the supplied product description

• Number of fibre cores: 72

• Fibre arrangement: 12 fibres per gel-filled tube

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

• Tube filling: Thixotropic gel

• Central strength member: Non-metallic FRP

• Inner sheath: Black UV-resistant PE

• Outer jacket: Blue polyamide nylon

• Jacket properties: UV and insect/termite resistant

• Armoured: No

• Sacrificial sheath: No

• Installation: Direct burial or conduit/duct applications

Ideal For

• Underground telecommunications infrastructure

• Direct burial fibre optic installations

• Conduit and duct network installations

• High-capacity single mode fibre networks

• Outdoor data and communications backbones

• Network expansion and infrastructure upgrades

• Projects requiring water-blocking and termite-resistant cable construction