AFL LE-Series Gel-Free Single Jacket fiber optic cables incorporate dry water-absorption technology within the fiber-containing buffer tubes.
1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866 - 7385 © 2014, AFL, all rights reserved. PP - 1 - 00101, Revision 9, 10.16.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 Gel - Free Non - Armored OSP Loose Tube (LE Series Gel - Free SJ) AFL LE - Series Gel - Free Single Jacket fiber optic cables incorporate dry water - absorption technology within the fiber - containing buffer tubes. This results in user - friendly handling of fibers during routing and termination within the splice enclosures. Features • Build America/Buy America and RUS Buy American Compliant options available • Fiber counts up to 216 • Gel - free buffer tubes reduce fiber prep termination time • Reverse - oscillated (SZ stranded) to allow slack for mid - span access • UV - stabilized outer jacket for long - term performance in aerial applications Applications • Distribution • Underground Duct • Long Haul Networking • Building Interconnections (Campus LAN) • Local Loop • Lashed Aerial Standard Packaging Details Standard reel lengths are 20,000 feet. For longer reel lengths, contact AFL . Fiber Count Reel Dimensions (Flange X Width) Standard Reel Length Typical Total Weight 12 - 72 58 x 38 in. 20,000 ft (6,096 m) 1,450 lbs (658 kgs) 96 66 x 42 in. 20,000 ft (6,096 m) 2,050 lbs (930 kgs) 144 - 216 72 x 42 in. 20,000 ft (6,096 m) 2,650 lbs (1,202 kgs) Fiber Specifications Fiber Type "X" Standard Mode Field Diameter Attenuation 1300 nm 1550 nm 250 μ m Single - mode 9 ITU - T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 Corning 250 μ m Single - mode AZ ITU - T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 BABA - Compliant 250 μ m Single - mode BK ITU - T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 BABA - Compliant Corning 250 μ m Single - mode BL ITU - T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 continued Fiber Optic Cable Cable Components
2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866 - 7385 © 2014, AFL, all rights reserved. PP - 1 - 00101, Revision 9, 10.16.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 Gel - Free Non - Armored OSP Loose Tube (LE Series Gel - Free SJ) Mechanical Data AFL No. Fiber Count No. of Tubes Nominal Diameter Nominal Weight Maximum Tensile Load Minimum Bend Radius Lbs (N) Inches (cm) Fibers/Tube Inches (mm) Lbs/1,000 ft (kg/km) Short Term Long Term Short Term Long Term LE012xC5101N1D** 12 1 - 12 (4 fillers) 0.37 (9.5) 44 (65) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 7.4 (19) 5.6 (14) LE024xC5101N1D** 24 2 - 12 (3 fillers) 0.37 (9.5) 44 (65) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 7.4 (19) 5.6 (14) LE048xC5101N1D** 48 4 - 12 (1 fillers) 0.37 (9.5) 42 (63) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 7.4 (19) 5.6 (14) LE072xC6101N1D** 72 6 - 12 (no fillers) 0.41 (10.3) 50 (75) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 8.2 (21) 6.2 (16) LE096xC8101N1D** 96 8 - 12 (no fillers) 0.47 (11.9) 68 (101) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 9.4 (24) 7.1 (18) LE144xCC101N1D** 144 12 - 12 (no fillers) 0.61 (15.3) 110 (165) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 12.2 (31) 9.2 (22) LE216xCI301N1D** 216 18 - 12 (no fillers) 0.61 (15.3) 97 (145) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 12.2 (31) 9.2 (22) Note: Diameter and weight subject to change without notice * Fiber Types - Replace “x” in AFL number with number in the Fiber Specifications table on previous page. ** For BABA - Compliant Part Number, add “ - B” to end of part number. Qualifications Governing Body Standard Code Component Telcordia GR - 20 - CORE Cable ICEA 640 Cable TIA 598 - D Fiber RUS 7 CFR PARTS 1753 (PE - 90a) /1755 Cable Contact AFL for your customized cable solution. Temperature Specifications Temperature Range Operation - 40°C to +70°C Storage - 40°C to +75°C Installation - 30°C to +70°C Fiber Optic Cable
Features:
- Fiber counts up to 144
- Gel-free buffer tubes reduce fiber prep termination time
- Reverse-oscillated (SZ stranded) to allow slack for mid-span access
- UV-stabilized outer jacket for long-term performance in aerial applications
Applications:
- Distribution
- Underground Duct
- Long Haul Networking
- Building Interconnections (Campus LAN)
- Trunking Lines Direct to Telecommunications Closet
- Local Loop
AFL LE-Series Gel-Free Single Jacket fiber optic cables incorporate dry water-absorption technology within the fiber-containing buffer tubes. This results in user-friendly handling of fibers during routing and termination within the splice enclosures.

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