AFL LE-Series Gel-Free Single Jacket fiber optic cables incorporate dry water-absorption technology within the fiber-containing buffer tubes.
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1 © 2024, AFL, all rights reserved.PP-1-00254, Revision 0, 9.28.2026 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fiber Optic Cable 1 AFLglobal.com/contact Sales & Support Applications • Distribution • Underground Duct • Long Haul Networking • Building Interconnections (Campus LAN) • Local Loop • Lashed Aerial Features • Build America/Buy America and RUS Buy American Compliant options available • 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 • Features polypropylene buffer tubes. continued Gel-Free Non-Armored OSP Loose Tube (Gel-Free LE-Series) 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. Fiber Specifications Fiber Type "X" Standard Mode Field Diameter Attenuation 1300 nm 1550 nm 250 μm Single-mode 9 ITU-T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μm nominal 0.35 0.25 Corning 250 μm Single-mode AZ ITU-T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 BABA-Compliant 250 μm Single-mode BK ITU-T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 BABA-Compliant Corning 250 μm Single-mode BL ITU-T G.652D/657.A1 9.2 μ m nominal 0.35 0.25 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) 1,650 lbs (748 kgs) 96 66 x 42 in. 20,000 ft (6,096 m) 2,350 lbs (1,066 kgs) 144 72 x 42 in. 20,000 ft (6,096 m) 3,350 lbs (1,520 kgs) Cable Components Polyethylene Jacket Center Member Optical Fiber Ripcord
2 © 2024, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-1-00254, Revision 0, 9.28.2026 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Fiber Optic Cable 2 AFLglobal.com/contact Sales & Support Contact AFL for your customized cable solution. 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 Temperature Specifications Temperature Range Operation -40°C to +70°C Storage -50°C to +70°C Installation -30°C to +70°C 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 LE012xC6101N1P** 12 1-12 (5 fillers) 0.41 (10.5) 57 (85) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 8.2 (21) 6.2 (16) LE024xC6101N1P** 24 2-12 (4 fillers) 0.41 (10.5) 58 (86) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 8.2 (21) 6.2 (16) LE048xC6101N1P** 48 4-12 (2 fillers) 0.41 (10.5) 60 (89) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 8.2 (21) 6.2 (16) LE072xC6101N1P** 72 6-12 (no fillers) 0.41 (10.5) 62 (92) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 8.2 (21) 6.2 (16) LE096xC8101N1P** 96 8-12 (no fillers) 0.48 (12.1) 82 (123) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 9.6 (24) 7.2 (18) LE144xCC101N1P** 144 12-12 (no fillers) 0.61 (15.6) 132 (196) 600 (2670) 180 (800) 12.2 (31) 9.2 (23) 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. Gel-Free Non-Armored OSP Loose Tube (Gel-Free LE-Series)
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
- Build America/Buy America (BEAD/BABA) options available
Applications:
- Distribution
- Underground Duct
- Long Haul Networking
- Building Interconnections (Campus LAN)
- Trunking Lines Direct to Telecommunications Closet
- Local Loop
- Lashed Aerial
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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