Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable - Premium Industrial Supplier
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
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable | Weather-resistant fiber optic cable designed for external/outdoor installations |
| Cable Type | GYTS / GYTA / GYXTW / ADSS | Stranded loose tube, central tube, and all-dielectric self-supporting types available |
| Standard Compliance | IEC 60794-1 / ITU-T G.652D / ANSI/TIA-568 / GB/T 7424 | Meets international standards for optical fiber cable performance and testing |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode (G.652D, G.657A) / Multimode (OM3, OM4) | Single-mode for long-distance; multimode for short-distance high-bandwidth applications |
| Fiber Count | 2 – 288 cores | Available in 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 144, 288 fiber configurations |
| Attenuation | ≤0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm | Per ITU-T G.652D single-mode fiber specification |
| Tensile Strength | Short-term: 2700 N; Long-term: 800 N | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; reinforced with steel wire or FRP strength member |
| Crush Resistance | Short-term: 3000 N/100 mm; Long-term: 1000 N/100 mm | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E3; suitable for direct burial and duct installation |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C | Storage and installation range; PE jacket provides UV and moisture resistance |
| Outer Jacket Material | HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) / LSZH | UV-stabilized HDPE for outdoor durability; LSZH option for low-smoke environments |
| Armor Type | Corrugated Steel Tape (CST) / Steel Wire / Aluminum Tape | Provides rodent resistance and mechanical protection for direct burial applications |
| Cable Outer Diameter | 8.0 mm – 22.0 mm (varies by fiber count and type) | Compact design for easy installation in conduit, aerial, or direct burial scenarios |
| Bend Radius | Minimum: 20× cable OD (installation); 10× cable OD (long-term) | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E11; ensures signal integrity during routing |
| Application | Aerial, Direct Burial, Duct, Submarine (shallow), Campus Networks | Telecom backbone, FTTH/FTTX, data center interconnect, utility and industrial networks |
| Certification | CE / RoHS / ISO 9001 / UL / TÜV | Certified for international market compliance and quality management systems |
| Packaging | Wooden drum / Steel drum; 1000 m, 2000 m, 4000 m per reel | Standard reel lengths; custom lengths available upon request |
| MOQ | 1 km (standard); 500 m (custom order) | OEM/ODM available; bulk pricing for orders ≥10 km |
Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable - Premium Industrial Supplier
Outdoor fiber optic cable serves as the backbone of modern telecommunications, data transmission, and industrial networking infrastructure worldwide. Engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions including extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C, UV radiation, moisture ingress, and mechanical stress, these cables deliver reliable high-speed signal transmission across long distances with minimal attenuation losses typically below 0.35 dB/km at 1310 nm. As a premium industrial supplier, we provide a comprehensive range of outdoor fiber optic cables designed for direct burial, aerial, duct, and armored installations. Our products find extensive application in telecommunications networks, utility infrastructure, campus connectivity, military communications, and smart city deployments. Whether you require single-mode, multimode, or specialty fiber configurations, our mill-direct supply chain ensures consistent product quality, competitive lead times, and full compliance with international standards including ITU-T G.652, IEC 60794, and TIA-568.

What is Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable?
Outdoor fiber optic cable is a ruggedized optical transmission medium specifically engineered for external deployment environments. It consists of one or more glass or plastic optical fibers encased in protective layers including water-blocking gel, aramid yarn strength members, corrugated steel or aluminum armoring, and a UV-stabilized polyethylene outer jacket. These structural elements collectively ensure signal integrity and mechanical durability over service lifespans exceeding 25 years.
Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing Process
Production begins with precision optical fiber drawing from high-purity silica preforms, achieving core diameters of 8.2 µm for single-mode and 50/62.5 µm for multimode variants. Individual fibers are coated with dual-layer UV-cured acrylate, then assembled into buffer tubes filled with thixotropic water-blocking gel. Strength members comprising 1,500 MPa-rated aramid yarns or fiberglass rods are applied, followed by corrugated steel tape armoring where specified, and a final extrusion of high-density polyethylene jacket with a nominal thickness of 2.0–3.5 mm.
Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable Technical Specifications
Our outdoor fiber optic cables are available in configurations from 2 to 288 fiber counts. Single-mode OS2 fibers deliver attenuation of ≤0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm per ITU-T G.652D. Multimode OM4 variants achieve modal bandwidth of 4,700 MHz·km. Tensile load ratings reach up to 2,700 N for standard loose-tube designs, with crush resistance of 3,000 N/100 mm. Operating temperature range spans -40°C to +70°C, with installation temperature maintained above -10°C to preserve jacket flexibility and fiber integrity.

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