GYXTC8Y 4 Core Figure-8 Aerial Fiber Optic Cable Self-Supporting Unarmored Cable
4 core figure-8 aerial fiber cable
,self-supporting outdoor fiber optic cable
,unarmored aerial fiber optic cable
The GYXTC8Y 4 Core Fiber Optic Cable is a lightweight, self-supporting figure-8 aerial cable designed for outdoor telecommunications, broadband, and last-mile FTTH networks. Built with a compact unicore (central loose tube) design, it houses 4 high-quality single-mode optical fibers inside a water-blocking gel-filled central tube, ensuring low optical attenuation and protection against moisture ingress.
Unlike heavy armored cables, the GYXTC8Y features a non-armored, ultra-lightweight structure that reduces cable weight and wind loading on utility poles. The cable is supported by an integrated messenger wire bound within a durable figure-8 Polyethylene (PE) jacket. To meet various span and tensile requirements, the messenger wire is fully customizable, with options for either a galvanized steel strand wire or a single solid steel wire.
- Aerial FTTH Distribution Lines: Directly deployed along residential and rural utility poles for fast, low-cost optical fiber drop links.
- Pole-to-Pole Outdoor Networks: Ideal for overhead self-supporting installation across short-to-medium spans without needing separate messenger lashing wires.
- Campus & Smart City Interconnects: Overhead connection between adjacent industrial buildings, surveillance cameras, and outdoor network nodes.
- Cost-Sensitive Overhead Feeders: Lightweight transmission line reducing structural strain on existing pole infrastructure.
| Cable Feature | Technical Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Cable Model | GYXTC8Y Figure-8 Self-Supporting Cable |
| Fiber Count | 4 Cores |
| Cable Structure | Central Loose Tube / Unarmored Figure-8 Design |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode G.652.D (Low Attenuation) |
| Messenger Wire Options | Galvanized Steel Strand Wire / Single Solid Steel Wire (Customizable) |
| Armoring Type | Non-Armored (Unarmored Design) |
| Outer Sheath Material | High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / UV-Resistant |
| Water Blocking | Waterproof Gel Filling Compound |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Installation Method | Overhead / Self-Supporting Aerial |
- Ultra-Lightweight Unarmored Structure: Eliminates heavy metallic armor layers, resulting in a smaller outer profile, lower weight, and reduced cable sag under wind loads.
- Customizable Messenger Wire: Choose between multi-strand galvanized steel wire or a single heavy-duty solid steel wire based on specific span and tension requirements.
- Integrated Figure-8 Construction: Combines the optical tube and messenger wire in one continuous extrusion, streamlining installation and lowering deployment labor costs.
- UV-Resistant PE Outer Jacket: High-density black PE jacket ensures excellent protection against UV degradation, extreme rain, and temperature fluctuations.
With 13 years of specialized production experience, Shandong Yibo Optronics Technology Co., Ltd. delivers precision-manufactured outdoor fiber optic cables tailored for global telecom operators.
- Flexible Factory Customization: We offer customized messenger wire diameters, sheath meter-markings, color codes, and export reel lengths to match your exact project specifications.
- Rigid Quality Inspection: Every reel of GYXTC8Y cable undergoes strict tensile pulling, water penetration, and optical attenuation testing in our laboratory before shipment.