- 144 fibres in only 8.3 mm OD for high duct utilisation
- Compact stranded loose-tube construction for easy handling
- FRP central strength member for robust tensile performance
- Dry core with StaticGEL™ loose tubes for clean prep
- Nylon termite barrier layer for subterranean protection
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This 144-fibre mini loose tube optical cable is engineered for compactness and fast installation in constrained duct environments. Its 8.3 mm outer diameter delivers high fibre density to optimise duct utilisation. A black polyethylene (PE) outer jacket provides environmental durability, with an additional nylon (NY) layer for termite resistance. An FRP central strength member provides tensile robustness, while the cable’s dry core and gel-filled loose tubes (StaticGEL™ thixotropic compound) ensure clean, low-mess handling.
Designed for duct and direct-buried applications across carrier, enterprise, utility and campus builds. Available with single-mode (G.652.D, G.657.A1/A2) and multimode (OM3 / OM4 / OM5) fibre options to suit long-haul, metro and access networks.
| Construction Details | |
| Fibre Count | 144 fibres |
| Fibre Type | Single-mode G.652.D Single-mode G.657.A1 Single-mode G.657.A2 Multimode OM3 Multimode OM4 Multimode OM5 |
| Tube Configuration | 12 loose tubes × 12 fibres per tube |
| Tube Filling | StaticGEL™ thixotropic jelly compound (loose tubes) |
| Core Water Blocking | Dry core (water-swellable elements around CSM) |
| Strength Member | Central FRP rod |
| Ripcords | Dual aramid yarn ripcords |
| Outer Jacket | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Termite Protection | Nylon (NY) |
| Cable Dimensions | |
| Outside Diameter | 8.3 ± 0.3 mm |
| Weight | 62 kg/km |
| Bend Radius | |
| Minimum Bend Radius (Installation) | 170 mm |
| Minimum Bend Radius (No-Load / Static) | 85 mm |
| Mechanical Characteristics | |
| Tensile Strength (Short Term Test Load) | 2,000 N (IEC 60794-1-21 Method E1) |
| Crush Resistance | 2,000 N/10 cm (IEC 60794-1-21 Method E3A) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +70 °C |
| Installation Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| Compliance | |
| Standards | IEC 60794; AS/CA S008; ITU-T optical fibre standards |
| RoHS3 Compliant | Yes |
| Standard Configurations | |
| C-MLT-S7-144-PN | Mini Loose Tube, 144 Fibre, Single-mode (G.657.A1), PE/Nylon |
| C-MLT-S7A2-144-PN | Mini Loose Tube, 144 Fibre, Single-mode (G.657.A2), PE/Nylon |
| C-MLT-M3-144-PN | Mini Loose Tube, 144 Fibre, Multimode (OM3), PE/Nylon |
| C-MLT-M4-144-PN | Mini Loose Tube, 144 Fibre, Multimode (OM4), PE/Nylon |
| C-MLT-M5-144-PN | Mini Loose Tube, 144 Fibre, Multimode (OM5), PE/Nylon |
