1 AFLglobal.com 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 6 6 -7385 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00387, R evision 5, 10.28.2025 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 1 Apex ® X-3H Sealed Splice Closure The Apex X-3H is a sealed splice closure designed for protecting optical fiber splices in both above- or below-grade applications in a butt configuration. The Apex X-3H is capable of up to 1728 mass fusion with standard ribbon or 6912 (200 μm, 3456 max for 250 μm) mass fusion with “rollable ribbon” fiber types such as AFL’s SpiderWeb Ribbon ® (SWR ® ). Cables are sealed by a unique wedge system spaced evenly around the circumference of the closure’s base. Each cable seal is opened by a press-to-release lever and sealing is completed by actuating a single screw for each cable. Each cable is sealed individually, ensuring original craftsmanship when cables may be added at a later date. Up to 8 splice trays are attached and hinge off a central organizer. A plastic slack storage basket resides underneath the trays with ample tie down points for managing tube and fiber slack. Features · Individual cable sealing ports with tool-less release mechanism and gel sealing · Hinging, lockable splice trays · Plastic slack storage basket designed for high count WTC with SWR and other rollable ribbon cable · Six cable ports with up to six ground lugs · Optimized for 6912 200 μm fiber end splice · Splice trays with universal splice modules capable of holding single fusion, mass fusion and mechanical splices as well as other devices such as passive optical splitters · Dome-to-base O-ring seal retained into dome to prevent loss or damage, but is still replaceable if necessary Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions – L x D, in (cm) 32.0 x 14 (81.3 x 35.6) Weight, No Trays – lb (kg) 30 (13.6) Splice Capacity – Mass (SWR), Mass (Standard) 6912, 2592 Splice Tray Capacity 8 Cable Diameter, Single Port, in (mm) 0.40" - 1.38" (10.16 - 35.052) Application Handhole, Aerial, Pole/Wall, Direct Bury Operating Temperature -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C) Testing 15 ft. Waterhead test Shipping Standards 9 per pallet (48x40) BABA/ BEAD compliant configurations and part numbers indicated where applicable. Non-compliant items may be eligible for BEAD De Minimis waiver. For complete list of compliant part numbers, see AFL BEAD Program Compliant Equipment List: AFLglobal.com/BEAD 2 AFLglobal.com 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 6 6 -7385 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00387, R evision 5, 10.28.2025 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 2 Apex ® X-3H Sealed Splice Closure Gel Sealing Individual wedges located evenly around the circumference of the base are removed with the press of a button. When cables are in place and ready to be sealed, the gel is compressed by a single screw, decreasing installation time. Individual port seals ensure cables never become unsealed when adding new cables at a later date. Cable Entry Ports and Cable Attachment Unit (CAU) The cable entry ports surrounding the circumference of the base accept single cables from 0.4" to 1.38" in diameter. Additionally, each port has the capability to be paired with its own grounding lug if necessary. Closures can be configured with enough strain relief kits for 0 to 6 cables from the factory. For closures with less than 6, additional cables can be added through the use of additional cable strain relief kits sold separately. Slack Storage A molded slack storage basket allows for use of the entire cross section of the closure to maximize storage. Splice Trays with Modular Splice Holders Apex X-3H round splice trays are organized in a hinging array that automatically lock when tilted to the upward position for easy access to the splice trays and slack storage below. The Apex X-3H round splice trays are only compatible with the X-3H closure. The universal splice module holds up to 24 single fusion, 6 mass fusion or 12 mass fusion double-stacked when using SWR, or 6 mechanical splices as well as devices such as PLC splitters. This eliminates the need for specifying and stocking multiple splice trays for multiple applications. AX 3H 2 L X B 6 0 B = X-3H Sized Basket X = No preinstalled tray L = X-3 Square Tray Loaded with splice modules X = No Inner Basket 0 OR 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3H = X-3H Size 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ordering Information Apex Closures Tray Type Closure Size Number of Trays Basket Type Cable Strain Relief Hardware Kits Number of Ground Lugs Inner Basket AX = Standard BX = BEAD Compliant 3 AFLglobal.com 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 6 6 -7385 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00387, R evision 5, 10.28.2025 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 3 Apex ® X-3H Sealed Splice Closure Splice Trays and Splice Modules Apex X-3H closures utilize X-3H round splice trays. Trays can be ordered empty or fully loaded with splice modules. For “rollable” type ribbon such as AFL’s SpiderWeb Ribbon ® , trays can be fully loaded for 72 double-stacked mass splices, or 864 fibers per tray. For standard ribbon, AFL recommends half loaded for 18 mass splices single-stacked, or 216 fibers. Ordering Information Description Tray Capacity AFL No. AFL BABA Compliant No. Mass X-3H Tray Fully Loaded with Six (6) Splice Modules (864 fibers per tray only recommended for rollable ribbon, e.g. AFL SWR) 864** AX-TRAY-3-R-6 BX-TRAY-3-R-6 Additional splice module (18 single fusion triple stacked, 12 mass fusion double stacked, 6 mechanical) – Pack of 20 – AX-TRAY-MOD-20 BX-TRAY-MOD-20 X-3H Round Tray Empty – AX-TRAY-3-R-E BX-TRAY-3-R-E FP-40 40 mm Single Fiber Slim Protection Sleeve – S018262 NA - May be Eligible for BEAD De Minimis Waiver FP-60 60 mm Single Fiber Slim Protection Sleeve – S018263 * 864 fibers per tray with mass fusion (6912 total closure capacity) only recommended for 200 μm type rollable ribbon. For 250 μm, cut capacity in half with single-stacking. ** When using AFL's Slim Protection Sleeves Dimensions 17.52" 0.76" 6.22" 4 AFLglobal.com 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 6 6 -7385 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. 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Optical Connectivity 4 Apex ® X-3H Sealed Splice Closure Universal Installation Stand Ordering Information — Replacement Kits Description AFL No. AFL BEAD Compliant No. Replacement Kits X-3 and X-3H Single Cable Strain Relief/Cable Attachment Unit (CAU) Kit AX-KIT-CBLSTRN-3 NA - May be Eligible for BEAD De Minimis Waiver X-3 and X-3H Dome-to-Base Locking Ring Clamp Replacement Kit AX-KIT-CLAMP-3 X-3 and X-3H Dome Replacement Kit AX-KIT-DOME-3 X-3 and X-3H Inner Base Gel Replacement Kit AX-KIT-GEL-3 Apex O-Ring Grease, Pack of 10 AX-KIT-GREASE-10 X-3 and X-3H Dome to Base O-Ring Replacement Kit AX-KIT-ORING-3 X-3 and X-3H Wedge Replacement Kit AX-KIT-WEDGE-3 WTC-SWR Bundle Splice Tray Retention Kit - Includes 25 foam grommets for retaining SWR bundles to splice trays HW000406 Velcro, 75 Foot Length Roll – For securing SWR bundles in the slack basket FC001759 Installation Kits and Accessories The AFL Apex closure line has a variety of installation accessories kits to fit many applications. Additional accessories may be available. Contact AFL. CAU Kit Apex Aerial Hanger Bracket Adjustable Aerial Hanger Bracket Mesh Transition Tubing Foam Retention Apex Pole/Wall Mount Ring Clamp Replacement Kit O-Ring Grease Kit Wedge Replacement Kit Ordering Information — Accessories Description AFL No. AFL BABA Compliant No. Accessories X-3 and X-3H Pole/wall mount kit AX-BR33 BX-BR33 Aerial strand mount hanger kit AX-KIT-AERIAL-1 BX-KIT-AERIAL-1 Adjustable Aerial Strand Mount Hanger kit AX-KIT-AERIAL-ADJ BX-KIT-AERIAL-ADJ ADSS Aerial hanger brackets AX-KIT-AERIAL-ADSS BX-KIT-AERIAL-ADSS X-3 and X-3H Multi-Drop Cable Entry Kit (fits up to 4 cables 0.20" to 0.39" in diameter or flat drop cable) AX-KIT-DROP-4-3 NA - May be Eligible for BEAD De Minimis Waiver Apex Internal Multiple Ground Bonding Kit AX-KIT-GNDLD-5 Apex Cable Bonding Kit (Bonds armored cable sheath to ground) – Pack of 10 AX-KIT-GROUND-10 1/4" Colored Mesh Transition Tubing, 250' Spool ( *Replace "XX" with color per TIA-598 color code - BL, OR, GN, BR, GY, WH, RD, BK, YL, VI, NP or PP) AX-KIT-TUBE-014-XX* Apex Universal Installation Stand AX-KIT-U-STAND 5 AFLglobal.com 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 8 6 6 -7385 © 2023, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00387, R evision 5, 10.28.2025 S pecifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 5 Apex ® X-3H Sealed Splice Closure Ordering Information — Accessories Description AFL No. AFL BEAD Compliant No. Accessories Silicone Spiral Wrap, 5.5 Foot Length FC001657 NA - May be Eligible for BEAD De Minimis Waiver Apex Advanced Fiber Retention System (AFRS) Kit 1 – Used for Ribbon Cable (Flat Matrix, SWR, Tubed, Cen - tral Core). Kit includes: Mesh Basket Adapter (2 ea.), Mesh Housing (2 ea.), Mesh Insert (24 ea.), V-Clips (12 ea.), and Clean Cut Gray Mesh (13 ft.). AX-KIT-AFRSRBN Apex AFRS Kit 2 – Used for Loose Tube Cable. Kit includes: V-Clip (24 ea.) and Retention Pads (6 sheets of 8 pads) AX-KIT-AFRSLT Apex AFRS Kit 3 – V-Clip bulk kit. Includes: V-Clips (120 ea.) and Mesh Inserts (120 ea.) AX-KIT-AFRSVC-120 Apex AFRS Kit 4 – Mesh bulk kit. Includes: Clean Cut Gray Mesh (100 ft.) AX-KIT-AFRSMESH-100FT Apex AFRS Kit 5 – Mesh Housing bulk kit. Includes: Mesh Basket Adapter (10 ea.) and Mesh Housing (10 ea.) AX-KIT-AFRSAH-10 Apex AFRS Kit 6 – Mesh Basket Adapter bulk kit. Includes: Mesh Basket Adapter (10 ea.) AX-KIT-AFRSA-10 Apex Bulkhead Kit with Plate SC/APC Adapters, 1 kit AX-TRAY-ASC Apex Bulkhead Kit with Plate with SC/UPC Adapters, 1 kit AX-TRAY-USC Apex Bulkhead Kit with Plate SC/APC Adapters, 6 pc kit AX-TRAY-ASC-6 Apex Bulkhead Kit with Plate SC/UPC Adapters, 6 pc kit AX-TRAY-USC-6 AFRS Kit 2 AFRS Kit 1 SC Bulkhead Adapter Kit Silicone Spiral Wrap Replacement Slack Storage Basket Tabs