Short-Span All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Aerial Fiber Optic Cable

The cable can be manufactured with different fiber counts and fiber types, including G.652D, G.657A1 and G.657A2, according to project requirements.

Key Features

• Up to 150 m short-span aerial application
• All-dielectric, self-supporting construction
• Loose-tube design provides effective fiber protection
• Non-metallic FRP central strength member
• High-strength aramid yarn reinforcement
• Water-blocking materials for enhanced moisture protection
• Black UV-resistant HDPE outer sheath
• Excellent resistance to environmental and mechanical stresses
• Suitable for installation near electrical power infrastructure
• Available with different fiber counts and optical fiber types
• Designed for reliable long-term outdoor operation

Cable Construction

The optical fibers are housed in PBT loose tubes, which are stranded around a central FRP strength member using an SZ-stranding process. Water-blocking materials are incorporated into the cable core to help prevent longitudinal water penetration.

Aramid yarns provide additional mechanical reinforcement, while the outer layer is protected by a UV-resistant black HDPE sheath.

Typical structure:

Optical Fiber → Loose Tube → Water Blocking Material → FRP Central Strength Member → Aramid Strength Yarn → HDPE Outer Sheath

This loose-tube architecture is widely used for ADSS cables because it helps isolate the optical fibers from mechanical stress during installation and operation.

Applications

The 150m-span ADSS cable is suitable for:

• FTTH/FTTX aerial distribution networks
• Telecom access networks
• Pole-to-pole aerial installations
• Rural and suburban broadband networks
• Utility and power-line communication networks
• Overhead communication routes
• Short-span connections between buildings and poles

ADSS cables are designed specifically for aerial applications without a metallic messenger wire, and IEC 60794-4-20 defines requirements for ADSS cables used along electrical power lines.

Optical Fiber Options

*The actual allowable span depends on cable design, fiber count, installation tension, wind/ice loading, sag requirements and local environmental conditions. Commercial 150m-span ADSS products similarly specify the span together with defined loading conditions rather than treating 150m as an unrestricted value.

Standards & Quality

HIPHOTONICS ADSS cables can be designed and tested according to applicable IEC 60794 requirements, including the relevant requirements for aerial optical cables and ADSS construction. IEC 60794-4-20 specifically addresses the construction, mechanical and optical performance, environmental considerations and testing of ADSS cables.

Why HIPHOTONICS

With extensive experience in fiber optic cable manufacturing, HIPHOTONICS provides customized ADSS cable solutions according to fiber count, span length, mechanical requirements, environmental conditions and installation method.

For projects requiring a 150m short-span ADSS cable, our engineering team can optimize the cable structure and strength configuration to achieve the required mechanical performance while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.