SkySPAN™ Medium Span All Dielectric Self Supporting (ADSS) Optical Cable

SkySPAN™ Medium Span ADSS cable (6–288F) with Double PE jacket, dielectric FRP/Aramid construction, and dry core with StaticGEL™ tubes.
  • Optimised for medium spans (up to 220m depending on loading)
  • Fibre counts from 6 to 288
  • Double jacket construction for superior mechanical protection
  • SZ-stranded loose tube construction for enhanced flexibility and mid-span access
  • FRP central member and Aramid peripheral yarns for self-supporting strength
  • Dry core with StaticGEL™ loose tubes for clean, low-mess handling
  • All-dielectric non-metallic construction (no grounding required)

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The SkySPAN™ Medium Span ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) optical cable family is engineered for aerial pole-to-pole distribution networks requiring higher tensile strength and environmental resilience. Designed for medium span applications with fiber counts up to 288, this cable features a robust double jacket construction for superior protection. Capable of spanning distances up to 220 meters (depending on loading conditions), this cable is designed for high-capacity networks with fiber counts up to 288.

The cable utilises a stranded loose tube (SZ) core design with StaticGEL™ technology for clean, fast handling. A central FRP strength member is surrounded by the cable core and an inner polyethylene (PE) jacket. A layer of aramid yarns is applied between the inner and outer jackets to provide high tensile strength for longer spans without grounding requirements. Finished with a durable black PE outer jacket, SkySPAN™ Medium Span ensures exceptional long-term reliability.

Construction Details
Fibre Count6 to 288 fibres
Fibre TypeSingle-mode G.652.D
Single-mode G.657.A1
Single-mode G.655
Multimode
Specialty fibres
Tube ConfigurationSZ-stranded loose tubes (Max 12 fibres per tube)
Tube FillingStaticGEL™ technology for clean, fast handling
Core Water BlockingDry core with water-blocking yarns and tape
Strength MemberCentral FRP rod (dielectric)
Peripheral StrengthAramid Yarns (located between inner and outer jackets)
RipcordsTwo (Dual Ripcords)
JacketDouble Jacket (Inner and Outer Black Polyethylene)
Cable Dimensions
Outside Diameter6-36F: 13.0 ± 0.5 mm
48-72F: 13.3 ± 0.5 mm
96F: 14.7 ± 0.5 mm
120F: 16.1 ± 0.5 mm
144F: 17.5 ± 0.5 mm
288F: 20.4 ± 0.5 mm
Weight6-36F: 127 kg/km
48-72F: 133 kg/km
96F: 165 kg/km
120F: 197 kg/km
144F: 232 kg/km
288F: 315 kg/km
Bend Radius
Minimum Bend Radius (Installation)20 × Cable OD (260 mm to 408 mm depending on count)
Minimum Bend Radius (No-Load / Static)10 × Cable OD (130 mm to 204 mm depending on count)
Mechanical Characteristics
Tensile Strength2,700 N (IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1)
Crush Resistance2,000 N/100 mm (IEC 60794-1-2 Method E3)
Impact Resistance10 J (IEC 60794-1 Method E4)
Environmental
Operating Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Installation Temperature-30 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C
Compliance
StandardsIEC 60794-1; AS/CA S008; ITU-T optical fibre standards
RoHS CompliantYes
SkySPAN™ ADSS Single-mode (G.652.D) – Standard Fibre Counts
Part NumberDescription
C-SSM-S2-6-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 6F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-12-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 12F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-24-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 24F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-48-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 48F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-72-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 72F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-96-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 96F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-144-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 144F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S2-288-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.652.D), 288F, Double PE Jacket
SkySPAN™ ADSS Single-mode (G.657.A1) – Standard Fibre Counts
Part NumberDescription
C-SSM-S7-6-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 6F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-12-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 12F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-24-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 24F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-48-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 48F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-72-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 72F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-96-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 96F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-144-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 144F, Double PE Jacket
C-SSM-S7-288-PADSS Cable, Medium Span, Single Mode (G.657.A1), 288F, Double PE Jacket