Fiber OSP cable Self-Supporting ADSS Long Span Loose Tube, Gel-Filled, Dual-Jacket Cable

Features:

  • Available in wide range of 12F-288F, in both single-mode and multi-mode fibre variants.
  • Fully self-supporting – no messenger wire or lashing required
  • Lightweight, flexible and easy to install, Hardware & accessories available
  • Operational Temperature -40ºC to +70ºC

Applications:

  • Rural FTTx Deployment: Leverage existing power poles without new infrastructure — the most cost-effective solution for rural broadband expansion.
  • Medium-Voltage Distribution Lines (≤35kV): Safe co-location on power infrastructure with all-dielectric construction.
  • Telecom Backhaul: Shared utility infrastructure for inter-site connectivity.
  • Campus & Industrial Park Networking: Reliable aerial backbone for enterprise and institutional networks.

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ADSS Long-Span Fiber Optic Cable delivers a premium, all-dielectric, self-supporting solution engineered specifically for aerial installations in campus backbones and OSP distribution networks(typically on roadside power distribution poles). Long Span ADSS version provides reliable self-support performance for up to 2,600 feet (800 meters).Being totally non-metallic, this product is ideal for applications in close proximity to power distribution lines. This product is also suited to single point suspension applications where the product has to support either a higher load than conventional terrestrial cable or a permanent or varying tensile load, applied through the outer sheath. Standard pole-mounting hardware is readily available for this product.

Structure Design:

 

Fiber Count Number of Tube Positions Number of Active Tubes Weight Nominal Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius (Installation) Min. Bend Radius (Operation)
12 – 72 6 1 – 6 138 kg/km
(93 lb/1000 ft)
13.5 mm
(0.53 in)
203 mm
(8.0 in)
135 mm
(5.3 in)
192 – 216 18 16 – 18 281 kg/km
(189 lb/1000 ft)
19.7 mm
(0.78 in)
296 mm
(11.6 in)
197 mm
(7.8 in)
288 24 24 421 kg/km
(283 lb/1000 ft)
23.9 mm
(0.94 in)
358 mm
(14.1 in)
239 mm
(9.4 in)

 

Fiber Count  Span
ft (m)
NESC Heavy, 1% Sag Diameter inches (mm) NESC Heavy, 1% Sag Weight lb/kft (kg/km) NESC Medium, 1% Sag Diameter inches (mm) NESC Medium, 1% Sag Weight lb/kft (kg/km) NESC Light, 1% Sag Diameter inches (mm) NESC Light, 1% Sag Weight lb/kft (kg/km)
2 – 72 200 (61) 0.53 (13.4) 97 (144) 0.52 (13.3) 95 (142) 0.52 (13.3) 95 (142)
2 – 72 400 (122) 0.55 (13.9) 103 (153) 0.53 (13.5) 98 (146) 0.53 (13.4) 97 (144)
2 – 72 600 (183) 0.57 (14.4) 109 (162) 0.55 (13.9) 103 (153) 0.54 (13.6) 99 (148)
2 – 72 800 (244) 0.60 (15.3) 122 (182) 0.56 (14.2) 106 (158) 0.55 (13.9) 103 (153)
2 – 72 1000 (305) 0.64 (16.2) 135 (201) 0.57 (14.5) 111 (165) 0.56 (14.1) 106 (157)
2 – 72 1200 (366) 0.67 (17.0) 147 (218) 0.60 (15.3) 122 (182) 0.57 (14.4) 110 (163)
2 – 72 1600 (488) 0.65 (16.5) 140 (208) 0.62 (15.7) 127 (189)
2 – 72 2000 (610) 0.69 (17.6) 157 (234) 0.65 (16.6) 141 (210)
84 – 144 200 (61) 0.57 (14.6) 114 (169) 0.57 (14.6) 114 (169) 0.57 (14.6) 114 (169)
84 – 144 400 (122) 0.59 (15.1) 120 (179) 0.58 (14.8) 116 (172) 0.58 (14.6) 114 (170)
84 – 144 600 (183) 0.61 (15.5) 127 (188) 0.59 (15.1) 120 (179) 0.59 (14.9) 117 (175)
84 – 144 800 (244) 0.65 (16.5) 141 (210) 0.60 (15.4) 124 (184) 0.60 (15.1) 121 (180)
84 – 144 1000 (305) 0.68 (17.3) 154 (229) 0.62 (15.8) 130 (193) 0.60 (15.4) 124 (184)
84 – 144 1200 (366) 0.71 (17.9) 164 (244) 0.65 (16.5) 141 (210) 0.62 (15.7) 129 (192)
84 – 144 1600 (488) 0.77 (19.6) 192 (286) 0.70 (17.8) 161 (240) 0.67 (16.9) 147 (219)
84 – 144 2000 (610) 0.74 (18.8) 179 (267) 0.71 (17.9) 164 (244)
156 – 216 200 (61) 0.70 (17.8) 157 (234) 0.70 (17.8) 156 (233) 0.70 (17.8) 156 (233)
156 – 216 400 (122) 0.72 (18.3) 165 (245) 0.71 (18.0) 160 (238) 0.70 (17.9) 159 (236)
156 – 216 600 (183) 0.75 (19.0) 178 (265) 0.72 (18.3) 166 (247) 0.72 (18.2) 163 (243)
156 – 216 800 (244) 0.77 (19.6) 189 (281) 0.73 (18.6) 171 (254) 0.73 (18.4) 168 (250)
156 – 216 1000 (305) 0.80 (20.4) 202 (301) 0.76 (19.3) 182 (272) 0.74 (18.7) 172 (255)
156 – 216 1200 (366) 0.83 (21.0) 215 (319) 0.78 (19.9) 193 (288) 0.76 (19.4) 184 (274)
156 – 216 1600 (488) 0.83 (21.0) 215 (319) 0.80 (20.4) 202 (301)
156 – 216 2000 (610) 0.87 (22.0) 235 (349) 0.84 (21.3) 220 (327)
240 – 288 200 (61) 0.83 (21.1) 207 (308) 0.83 (21.0) 205 (305) 0.83 (21.0) 205 (305)
240 – 288 400 (122) 0.85 (21.5) 216 (321) 0.84 (21.3) 211 (313) 0.83 (21.2) 209 (311)
240 – 288 600 (183) 0.87 (22.2) 229 (340) 0.85 (21.6) 218 (324) 0.84 (21.5) 215 (319)
240 – 288 800 (244) 0.90 (22.9) 244 (363) 0.87 (22.2) 229 (340) 0.86 (21.7) 220 (327)
240 – 288 1000 (305) 0.93 (23.5) 257 (382) 0.89 (22.6) 238 (354) 0.88 (22.3) 232 (345)
240 – 288 1200 (366) 0.95 (24.2) 272 (404) 0.91 (23.2) 249 (371) 0.90 (22.8) 242 (360)
240 – 288 1600 (488) 0.96 (24.3) 274 (408) 0.94 (23.8) 264 (393)
240 – 288 2000 (610) 0.97 (24.7) 284 (422)

ADSS Fiber Optic Cable FAQs

Q: What is the maximum span length for an ADSS fiber optic cable?

  • A: The maximum span length depends entirely on the mechanical design, environmental loads (wind/ice), and sag requirements. Typically, ADSS Medium-span cables are engineered for spans between 200m to 800m .

Q: How do I choose the right span length and sagging for my ADSS cable project?

  • A2: Cable span selection must balance the actual distance between poles with regional environmental loads (such as maximum wind speed and ice thickness). Our short-span ADSS cables are optimized for standard 50m to 200m distributions. For larger spans or extreme weather areas, we customize the tensile rating by increasing the high-modulus aramid yarn layers to maintain safe sagging control.

Q: When should I choose a TRPE (Track-Resistant) jacket instead of an AT jacket?

  • A: It depends on the electric field potential of the space where the cable is installed. For power lines below 110 kV (space potential under 12 kV), a standard Polyethylene (PE) or Tracking-Resistant (TR) jacket is sufficient. For high-voltage lines up to 220 kV (space potential up to 25 kV), a high-grade TRPE (Track-Resistant Polyethylene) jacket is mandatory to prevent dry-band arcing and electrical tracking.

Q: Does ADSS fiber cable need to be grounded?

  • A: No. Because ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) cables are constructed with 100% non-metallic materials (such as FRP strength members and aramid yarns), they are entirely non-conductive. Therefore, no grounding or bonding is required, making them completely safe for co-location on high-voltage power utility poles.

Q: What standard accessories are required for ADSS cable installation?

  • A: A standard OSP aerial installation requires specific pole-line hardware to protect the cable from stress:

  • Tension Clamps (Dead-ends): Used at turning points, terminal poles, and large spans.

  • Suspension Clamps: Used on straight-line intermediate poles to support the weight.

  • Armor Rods: Wrapped around the cable to distribute mechanical pressure.

  • Vibration Dampers: To eliminate aeolian vibration caused by crosswinds.

Q: Can ADSS cables withstand heavy ice and extreme wind loads?

  • A: Yes. High-quality ADSS cables are heavily reinforced with Aramid Yarn (Kevlar) as the tensile strength member. During the engineering design phase, the cable’s sag and tension are cross-calculated against regional weather standards (like NESC or IEC) to ensure structural integrity under severe ice accumulation and high wind loading.

Engineered for Reliability, Built for Trust

At Telexc, we don’t just supply hardware—we secure your global network deployment. Operating from China’s premier industrial clusters and the Tianjin logistics hub, we act as your private supply chain control tower, ensuring engineering precision and traceably consistent quality for every aerial installation.

Our Core Advantages

  • Full-Scenario Aerial Compatibility: We seamlessly bridge the gap between OSP fiber infrastructure, FTTH networks, and aerial deployment scenarios. Every component is structurally engineered to work harmoniously together, drastically increasing on-site installation efficiency.
  • Strict Engineering Standard Alignment: Our technical design loops strictly align with international benchmarks, including IEC, ITU-T, and IEEE standards. This ensures our hardware excels under extreme environmental stresses—from intense UV exposure to heavy wind and ice loads.
  • Independent Multi-Stage Quality Control: We act as your eyes on the ground. From raw material stress simulations to finished product compliance, our dedicated QC team performs rigorous multi-stage audits so you receive exactly what your engineers approved.
  • Optimized Logistics & Flexible Partnerships: Leveraging the logistics power of the Tianjin port, we guarantee reliable transit, competitive factory-direct structures, and transparent milestone tracking to keep your network projects moving forward without compromise.
Fibre Type Attenuation(+20℃) Bandwidth Numerical Aperture Cable Cut-off Wavelength
  @850nm @1300nm @1310nm @1550nm @850nm @1300nm    
G.652     ≤0.36dB/km <022dB/km       ≤1260nm
G.655     ≤0.40dB/km ≤0.23dB/km       ≤1450nm
50/125μm ≤3.3dB/km ≤1.2dB/km     ≥500MHz.km ≥500MHz ·km 0.200±0.015 NA  
62.5/125μm ≤3.5dB/km ≤1.2dB/km     ≥200MHz ·km ≥500MHz ·km 0.275±0.015NA