Freeform Ribbon™ Armored Conventional OSP Slotted Core Cables

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Freeform Ribbon™ Armored Conventional Outside Plant (OSP) Slotted Core Cables are intended for duct, direct buried, and lashed aerial installations. Freeform Ribbon™ enables high fiber density within a small cable diameter which in turn helps with limited duct space. The 12-fiber ribbons may be spliced to a conventional ribbon, pliable ribbon, or non-ribbonized (single) fibers, as well as connectorization with both MPO and all industry standard connectors. The non-preferential bend axis allows for easy installation in space-constrained areas. These cables feature a dry water block yarn design that eliminates cable flooding gels, thereby eliminating the cleaning and blocking preparation steps associated with standard gel-filled cables. The steel armored sheath construction produces a rugged, rodent resistant cable and adds compressive strength required for direct buried applications.