Simplex Armored Fiber Optic Cable with Metal Braiding — Stainless-Steel Spiral Tube, 0.6/0.9 mm Tight Buffer, 3.0/3.3 mm
Rodent-resistant simplex armored cable featuring a stainless-steel spiral tube + metal braiding, 0.6/0.9 mm tight buffer, aramid yarn strength, and PVC/LSZH/OFNR/OFNP jackets. Compact 3.0/3.3 mm OD with high tensile & crush performance—ideal for pigtails, patch cords, and direct runs to panels and equipment.
What it is This simplex armored round cable enhances the classic stainless-steel spiral tube armor with an extra metal braided layer under the outer jacket. Together with aramid yarn and a flame-retardant jacket (PVC, LSZH/LSOH, OFNR/OFNP, PE, or TPU), it delivers high indentation/crush and tensile strength in a small OD profile.
Where it’s used
Armored patch cord & pigtail assemblies
Floor/wall-corner routing and equipment-room runs to ODF/patch panels
FTTH/ODN drops where rodent protection and durability are essential
Mixed indoor environments requiring LSZH/OFNR/OFNP compliance (choose grade per code).
Why it’s practical
Direct termination to sub-units simplifies installation/maintenance
Rodent-resistant metal tube + metal braiding protect against biting/crushing
Tight bend radius and flexible handling reduce pathway conflicts
Use similar to “electric-wire” routing—always observe local building code (plenum/risers).
Specifications
Core & Materials
Item
Contents
Unit
Value
Fiber type
Singlemode G.652D (primary); options: OM2/OM3/OM4
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SM G.652D; OM2; OM3; OM4
Tight buffer
Material / Diameter
mm
PVC/LSZH; 0.6 or 0.9
Armored unit
SUS204 stainless-steel spiral tube + metal braiding
mm
Ø1.0–1.2 (with 3.0 OD); Ø1.4–1.5 (with 3.3 OD)
Strength member
Aramid yarn
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Kevlar
Outer sheath
PVC, OFNR, OFNP, LSZH/LSOH, PE, TPU
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Colors: Blue/Yellow/Black/Orange/Grey/Aqua
Dimensional & Weight
Cable diameter (±0.3 mm)
3.0 mm
3.3 mm
Cable weight (±5%)
15 kg/km
18 kg/km
Mechanical & Environmental
Item
Condition
Value
Max tensile load
Short term
400 N (fiber strain ≤ 0.6%)
Long term
200 N
Max crush
Short term
1000 N/100 mm
Long term
500 N/100 mm
Torsion
100 N; 10 cycles; ±180°
No additional attenuation; no fiber/cable damage
Impact
450 g × 1 m; Rhammer 12.5 mm; 5 impacts
No additional attenuation; no fiber/cable damage
Min. bending radius
Installation / Operation
20×OD / 10×OD
Temperature
Operation / Installation / Storage
−40 °C~+70 °C / −20 °C~+60 °C / −40 °C~+70 °C
Optical Fiber (typical)
Parameter
SM 9/125
OM2/OM3/OM4 (ref.)
Attenuation (dB/km)
≤0.34 @1310 nm; ≤0.20 @1550 nm
≤3.0/1.0 @850/1300 nm
Dispersion (ps/nm·km)
≤18 @1310 nm; ≤22 @1550 nm
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Bandwidth (MHz·km)
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≥400 @850 nm (OM2); higher @850 nm for OM3/OM4
NA (MM)
—
0.200 ± 0.015 (50/125), 0.275 ± 0.015 (62.5/125)
Key Benefits
Dual armor system: stainless-steel spiral tube plus metal braiding for superior anti-bite and crush resistance.
Compact 3.0/3.3 mm OD with 0.6/0.9 mm tight buffer for easy routing and direct termination.
High tensile performance with aramid yarn reinforcement (400 N short-term / 200 N long-term).
Flexible, small bend radius for dense pathways and tight corners.
Multiple jacket grades (PVC, LSZH/LSOH, OFNR/OFNP) to match building codes.
Singlemode primary with MM options, enabling consistent builds across sites.
