{"product_id":"144-fiber-osp-peelable-steel-tape-armored-cable-g657a1","title":"144 Fiber OSP Peelable Steel Tape Armored Cable, G657A1","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 144 Fiber OSP Peelable Steel Tape Armored Cable is a high-density, single-jacket, single-armored solution designed specifically for campus backbones and direct-buried outside plant (OSP) installations. This cable features a robust, gel-free loose tube design that provides reliable transmission performance for voice, data, video, and imaging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineered for environmental durability, the cable includes corrugated steel tape armor to deliver excellent crush and rodent resistance. The gel-free construction utilizes water-swellable materials, facilitating simple, clean, and efficient cable access. Additionally, the cable features a medium-density polyethylene jacket and a high-strength ripcord under the armor for easy, installation-friendly stripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel-Free Water Blocking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses water-swellable materials to prevent moisture ingress without the mess associated with traditional gel-filled cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrugated Steel Tape Armor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides enhanced protection against mechanical crush and damage from rodents in direct-buried environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeelable Jacket Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) jacket is constructed for quick and efficient stripping during installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Strength Ripcord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated beneath the armor layer, this feature allows for easy removal of the armored sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSZ-Stranded Loose Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsolates the optical fibers from environmental rigors and mechanical stresses during deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Span Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to permit easy mid-span entry, reducing the time required for network expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampus backbones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-buried installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice, data, and video networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImaging systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS09OSP144NPEBL-ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG657A1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArmor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeelable Corrugated Steel Tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacket Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Density Polyethylene (MDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Blocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel-Free (Dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the G657A1 fiber designation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eG657A1 is an ITU-T recommendation for bend-insensitive singlemode fiber, offering improved performance in tight spaces and around sharp bends compared to standard G652D fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable suitable for direct burial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the inclusion of corrugated steel tape armor provides the necessary crush and rodent resistance required for direct-buried OSP applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cable contain messy filling gels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it uses a gel-free design with water-swellable yarns and tapes, making the installation and splicing process cleaner and faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I perform mid-span access on this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the loose tube construction is designed to allow for easy mid-span access without damaging the individual fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the armor removed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cable includes a high-strength ripcord located under the steel tape, which allows for efficient stripping of the armor layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/4509\/files\/Armored20Cable-Peelable-Steel_4db892a2-a0fd-4834-a877-26864ca8f9d5.pdf?v=1792286942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eProduct PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fosco Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50702483161186,"sku":"S09OSP144NPEBL-ST","price":2.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/4509\/files\/peelable-steel_1_2.jpg?v=1792286953","url":"https:\/\/www.fiberoptics4sale.com\/products\/144-fiber-osp-peelable-steel-tape-armored-cable-g657a1","provider":"Fosco Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}