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 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. Fiber Optic Cable 1 Applications • Distribution • Underground Duct • Long Haul Networking • Building Interconnections (Campus LAN) • Local Loop • Lashed Aerial Features • Build America/Buy America 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 continued 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. 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 Typical Lengths Maximum Lengths* Fiber Count Single-Mode Feet Meters 12 - 60 22,900 7,000 72 - 96 22,900 7,000 97 - 216 22,900 7,000 * Longer lengths may be available upon request. 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. Fiber Optic Cable 2 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 Temperature Specifications Temperature Range Operation -40°C to +70°C Storage -40°C to +75°C Installation -30°C to +70°C Reel Information Item Reel A Reel B Reel C Reel D Reel E inches cm inches cm inches cm inches cm inches cm Reel Height 42 106.7 58 147.3 66 167.6 72 182.8 84 213.4 Reel Width Outside 36 91.4 38 96.5 42 106.7 42 106.7 40 101.6 Reel Width Inside 32 81.6 32 81.3 36 91.4 36 91.4 34 86.4 Drum Diameter 23 58.7 28 71.1 36 91.4 36 91.4 35 88.9 Arbor Hole Diameter 3 7.9 3 7.9 3 7.9 3 7.9 3 7.9 Reel Weight With Lagging 180 lbs 82 kg 420 lbs 191 kg 685 lbs 311 kg 710 lbs 320 kg 950 lbs 431 kg AFL typically provides Loose Tube cable on several standard sizes of non-returnable wooden reels. Non-standard reel sizes are available upon request. Larger reel sizes may be required to accomodate long cable lengths. 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. Gel-Free Non-Armored OSP Loose Tube (LE Series Gel-Free SJ)
Features:
- 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
- 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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