Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial - Manufacturer
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 1 kilometers
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial Installation
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial Installation | Self-supporting aerial fiber optic cable designed for outdoor overhead deployment |
| Cable Type / Grade | ADSS / Figure-8 / OPGW-equivalent aerial cable | All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) or messenger wire figure-8 construction; international equivalent: ITU-T G.652D compliant fiber |
| Standard Compliance | IEC 60794-1-2, ITU-T G.652D, ANSI/ICEA S-87-640, YD/T 901 | Meets international aerial outdoor cable performance and safety standards |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode (OS2) / Multimode (OM3/OM4) | ITU-T G.652D single-mode; IEC 60793-2-10 multimode; attenuation ≤0.4 dB/km @1310 nm, ≤0.25 dB/km @1550 nm |
| Fiber Count | 2 – 288 fibers | Available in 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 144, 288 fiber configurations |
| Tensile Strength | ≥2700 N (short-term) / ≥1350 N (long-term) | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; ADSS span-rated up to 200 m standard span |
| Crush Resistance | ≥3000 N/100 mm | Tested per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E3; ensures mechanical integrity under aerial load |
| Impact Resistance | ≥20 N·m | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E4; protects against falling debris and installation impact |
| Jacket Material | HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) / MDPE | UV-stabilized, weather-resistant outer sheath; carbon black content 2–2.5% for UV protection |
| Strength Member | FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) / Galvanized Steel Wire | Central FRP rod for ADSS; galvanized steel messenger for figure-8; dielectric options available |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C | Installation temperature: -20°C to +60°C; suitable for extreme outdoor climates |
| Cable Outer Diameter | 8 mm – 22 mm (OD, varies by fiber count) | Compact designs for low wind/ice load; custom OD available per project specification |
| Cable Length per Reel | 1000 m / 2000 m / 4000 m per drum | Standard wooden or steel drum; custom lengths available per order |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, UV-stabilized black HDPE jacket | Ribbed or smooth outer surface; color-coded inner buffer tubes per EIA/TIA-598 |
| Application | Aerial overhead installation on utility poles, towers, and building-to-building spans | Telecom backbone, CATV distribution, rural broadband, power utility communication networks |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, ISO 9001:2015, UL Listed (optional) | Third-party tested; compliant with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; factory ISO certified |
| Packaging | Wooden/steel cable drums with moisture-proof wrapping | Drum ends sealed; reel marked with cable type, fiber count, length, and batch number |
| MOQ | 1 drum (1000 m minimum) | OEM/ODM accepted; project-based bulk orders supported with lead time 15–30 days |
Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial - Manufacturer
Outdoor fiber optic cable for aerial installation serves as the backbone of modern long-distance telecommunications infrastructure, enabling high-speed data transmission across spans that traditional copper cabling simply cannot match. Engineered to endure extreme environmental conditions—including UV radiation, temperature fluctuations ranging from -40°C to +70°C, wind-induced vibration, and ice loading—these cables are purpose-built for overhead deployment on utility poles, towers, and self-supporting messenger wire systems. As a direct manufacturer with over a decade of production experience, we supply aerial fiber optic cables to telecom operators, ISPs, municipal broadband projects, and utility companies worldwide. Our production lines are certified to IEC 60794-1 and ITU-T G.652D standards, ensuring every meter of cable delivers consistent optical performance and mechanical reliability. Whether your project demands ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) cable, OPGW (Optical Ground Wire), or Figure-8 lashed configurations, our engineering team provides end-to-end technical support from cable selection through final commissioning.

What is Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial Installation?
Outdoor fiber optic cable for aerial installation is a ruggedized optical transmission medium specifically designed for overhead, exposed-environment deployment without conduit protection. Unlike indoor or direct-burial variants, aerial cables incorporate reinforced jackets, aramid yarn or steel strength members, and weather-resistant sheathing compounds to maintain signal integrity across spans typically ranging from 50 m to 200 m between support points, delivering attenuation as low as 0.18 dB/km at 1550 nm wavelength.

Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial Installation Manufacturing Process
Production begins with precision-drawn single-mode or multimode optical fibers coated with dual-layer UV-cured acrylate at 245 µm nominal diameter. Fibers are stranded into loose-tube or tight-buffer configurations filled with water-blocking gel rated to prevent moisture ingress at pressures exceeding 1 bar. Aramid yarn tensile members—providing a minimum tensile load rating of 2,700 N for standard ADSS designs—are applied before high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or LSZH outer jacketing is extruded at controlled thickness tolerances of ±0.1 mm.
Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable for Aerial Installation Technical Specifications
Our aerial fiber optic cables are available in fiber counts from 2 to 288 cores, supporting both G.652D single-mode (zero water peak) and OM3/OM4 multimode variants. Key parameters include: outer diameter from 8.0 mm to 22.0 mm depending on fiber count; jacket tensile strength ≥ 20 N/mm² per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; crush resistance ≥ 1,000 N/100 mm; operational temperature range -40°C to +70°C; and a minimum bend radius of 20× cable diameter under installation load. ADSS versions achieve self-supporting spans up to 150 m under ice and wind loading per ANSI/TIA-596-B.
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