GYXTC8Y Uni-Tube Non-Armored Figure-8 Self-supporting Aerial Fiber Optic Cable

GYXTC8Y Uni-Tube Non-Armored Mini Figure-8 Self-supporting Aerial Fiber Optic Cable 2Core - 24Core

Description:

GYXTC8Y is an outdoor mini figure‑8 self‑supporting loose tube fiber optic cable without metal armor. It adopts a single loose tube (uni‑tube) design, accommodating 2 to 24 optical fibers inside.

The cable integrates the optical fiber unit and galvanized steel messenger wire into an integrated figure‑8 HDPE outer sheath connected by a web. Thanks to the built‑in steel messenger, extra suspension wires are not required for aerial installation. 

Available fiber options include single mode G.652D, G.657A1/A2, or multimode OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4. It is lightweight, compact and optimized for short‑span overhead access networks.

Detailed Structure of GYXTC8Y Mini FIG8 Cable:

Note: 

• Non‑armored design – no steel tape or metal armor inside the optical unit.

• Kevlar Aramid Yarns (Optional) can be added as request, surrounding the loose tube to reinforce tensile.

GYXTC8S Cable

GYXTC8S Structure Diagram

Features of GYXTC8Y Mini FIG8 Aerial Cable:

• Integrated mini figure‑8 self‑supporting structure; eliminates separate suspension cable, cuts aerial construction cost

• Uni‑tube compact layout, small outer diameter, light weight and good flexibility for routing

• Precisely controlled fiber excess length guarantees stable optical performance under tension and wide temperature range

• PBT loose tube with hydrolysis resistance; tube filling compound provides reliable water blocking for fibers

• Weather‑resistant HDPE sheath offers anti‑UV, anti‑aging performance for outdoor overhead environment 

• Non‑armored lightweight design suitable for short‑span aerial laying

• Operating temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +70 ℃

• Bending radius: Static ≥10×cable OD; Dynamic ≥20×cable OD
  

Applications:

• FTTH / FTTB outdoor aerial distribution & subscriber drop cable

• Short‑span overhead cabling between utility poles, buildings and communities

• Rural access network aerial fiber routes

• Campus, industrial park and residential area outdoor communication links

• Metropolitan access network branch aerial sections

• Local area network (LAN) outdoor overhead backbone with small fiber capacity
  

FAQs:

Q1: What is the maximum allowable aerial span?

Designed for short-span overhead installation. Normal recommended span: 30–80 meters. Longer spans need mechanical calculation and custom messenger wire specification; we suggest consulting engineering data before laying.

Q2: Does it need an additional messenger wire when installing?

No. The figure-8 profile integrates galvanized steel messenger wire and fiber unit as one cable. No extra suspension wire is required, lowering construction material and labour cost.

Q3: Can I get custom length and custom colour sheath?

Standard length: 2km / 4km per drum (negotiable). Black sheath is standard. Other colours (such as black with red stripe) can be customized based on MOQ.

Q4: Is this cable FTTH drop cable?

It belongs to outdoor aerial distribution cable, different from small flat drop cable. It is used for community trunk aerial links, connecting pole to pole or building to building; not the final indoor subscriber drop wire.

Q5: Is this cable armored?

No. GYXTC8Y is non-armored. There is no steel tape or metal armor around the loose tube. Tensile protection for fiber unit relies on aramid yarn (designed on resquest); overall aerial load is borne by galvanized steel messenger wire.