1 Fiber Optic Cable Hardware Fiber Optic Cable Hardware © 2010, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00045, Revision 7, 4.5.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 Wedge Dead End for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) AFL’s Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) wedge dead end improves the ease and speed of installing OPGW as compared to bolted and formed wire devices. The wedge dead end is sold mostly assembled and only requires connecting three components (the body, top wedge and locking pin) during preparation. The unique cam action in the pivoting cable guide ensures proper alignment of the wedges prior to loading and the wedges automatically provide the necessary gripping action to meet the holding strength requirements. A removal tool (sold separately) is available to unlock the wedges for situations requiring additional adjustment of the dead end. Advantages • Three loose components as compared to 15+ with bolted dead ends • No bolts to torque – self locking wedge design secures the cable • Eliminates human error associated with proper torque on bolted dead ends • Shorter and easier to install than formed wire dead ends • Optional removal tool allows wedges to be easily unlocked when required • Quicker installation times as compared to bolted and formed wire models • No special tools required for installation Features • Range: 0.375 - 0.750 in. (9.5 - 19.0 mm) • Designed for 95% of the cables rated breaking strength up to 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) • Cable Guide (not optional) to train OPGW down or around structure • Optional link plate available for extension from structures • Approved for use with AlumaCore, CentraCore and HexaCore OPGW designs CentraCore AlumaCore HexaCore DESCRIPTION AFL NO. Removal Tool for OPGW Wedge Dead End (sold separately, effective up to 10,000 lbs) B9527-B OPGW Wedge Dead End Removal Tool for OPGW Wedge Dead End Removal Tool inserted into OPGW Wedge Dead End Ordering Information AFL NO. OPGW DIAMETER RANGE WEIGHT inches mm lbs kg ODEW377/397 0.377 0.397 9.56 10.08 16.0 7.3 ODEW398/418 0.398 0.418 10.09 10.62 16.0 7.3 ODEW419/439 0.419 0.439 10.63 11.15 16.0 7.3 ODEW440/460 0.440 0.460 11.16 11.68 16.0 7.3 ODEW461/481 0.461 0.481 11.69 12.22 16.0 7.3 ODEW482/502 0.482 0.502 12.23 12.75 16.0 7.3 ODEW503/523 0.503 0.523 12.76 13.28 16.0 7.3 ODEW524/544 0.524 0.544 13.29 13.82 16.0 7.3 ODEW545/565 0.545 0.565 13.83 14.35 16.0 7.3 ODEW566/586 0.566 0.586 14.36 14.88 16.0 7.3 ODEW587/607 0.587 0.607 14.89 15.42 16.0 7.3 ODEW608/628 0.608 0.628 15.43 15.95 16.0 7.3 ODEW629/649 0.629 0.649 15.96 16.48 16.0 7.3 ODEW650/670 0.650 0.670 16.49 17.02 16.0 7.3 ODEW671/691 0.671 0.691 17.03 17.55 16.0 7.3 ODEW692/712 0.692 0.712 17.56 18.08 16.0 7.3 ODEW713/733 0.713 0.733 18.09 18.62 16.0 7.3 ODEW734/754 0.734 0.754 18.63 19.15 16.0 7.3 © 2010, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00045, Revision 7, 4.5.2024 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 2 Fiber Optic Cable Hardware Fiber Optic Cable Hardware Ordering Information AFL NO. DISTANCE A DISTANCE B WEIGHT ODELP05 7 inches (177 mm) 5 inches (127 mm) 2.42 lbs. (1.1 kg) ODELP10 12 inches (304 mm) 10 inches (254 mm) 4.40 lbs. (2.0 kg) ODELP15 17 inches (432 mm) 15 inches (381 mm) 6.16 lbs. (2.8 kg) Material : Galvanized Steel; Ultimate Strength: 40,000 lbs. (18,140 kg) Link Plate Dead End Link Plate Wedge Dead End for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) WARNING TOP WEDGE BOTTOM WEDGE CAM/CABLE GUIDE RETAINING PIN CAM/CABLE GUIDE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SIDE PLATE(S) WEDGE RETAINING PIN (RED WARNING LABEL ATTACHED) NOTE: PIN MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO LOADING Components of OPGW Wedge Dead End The Dead End Link Plate is made from galvanized steel and has an ultimate strength of 40,000 lbs. (18,140 kg). Dimensions 2.00” (51 mm ) 0.75” (19 mm ) 0.88” (22 mm ) B A