Loose Tube Fibre Cable
Loose tube fibre cable is designed for harsh outdoor environments, protecting fibre optic cores by housing them in a central, semi rigid tube that is larger than the fibres themselves.
Loose tube fibre cable is built for outdoor and harsh environments, housing the fibre cores loosely inside a central, semi rigid tube that is larger than the fibres themselves, so the cores can move as the cable flexes or the temperature changes.
Choosing a loose tube fibre cable
- Multimode in OM1 62.5/125, OM3 50/125 and OM4 50/125
- Singlemode in OS2 9/125
- Core counts from 4 core up to 48 core, including 8, 12, 16 and 24 core
Match the fibre category to the equipment at each end of the link, and choose a core count with spare capacity for future connections. For a cable built to be pulled directly rather than run in ducting, compare Tight Buffered Fibre Cable, or for extra mechanical protection see Steel Tape Armoured Fibre Cable and Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable, all part of Fibre Optic Cable.
Loose Tube Fibre Cable FAQs
What is loose tube fibre cable used for?
It is designed for harsh outdoor environments, where the semi rigid tube protects the fibre cores from the surrounding sheath as the cable flexes or the temperature changes.
What core counts are available?
This range runs from 4 core up to 48 core, including 8, 12, 16 and 24 core options, so you can match the cable to the number of fibre links needed.
Should I choose singlemode or multimode?
OS2 9/125 singlemode suits longer backbone runs, while OM1, OM3 and OM4 multimode suit shorter links. For extra mechanical protection outdoors, see Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable.