CST Armoured

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    Leader Optec

    4-24 Fibre - Our pre-terminated Corrugated Steel Tape assemblies are designed to provide a high level of protection against rodent, water and crush damage. Best suited to a permanent, fixed installation in harsh environments or direct burial. Often referred to as CST and STA.

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    CST Armoured


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    Fibre Mode 
    Fibre Count 
    Connector End A 
    Connector End B 
    *If Uniboot, please select which style (End A):
    *If Uniboot, please select which style (End B):
    Fibre Breakout Tails End A:
    Fibre Breakout Tails End B:
    End A Tail Style 
    End A Tail Length 

    Please note that the standard tail length will vary depending on the fibre count you have selected. See Tail Length Guide under downloads.

    End A Stagger Length
    End B Tail Style 
    End B Tail Length  

    Please note that the standard tail length will vary depending on the fibre count you have selected. See Tail Length Guide under downloads.

    End A Stagger Length
    Protection Type End A (Non-Staggered)
    Protection Type End B (Non-Staggered)
    Preferred method of contact 
    50%
    Specifications
    Fibre Mode:

    Single-mode, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5.

    Fibre Count:

    4, 8, 12, 16, 24.

    Connector Options:

    LC, SC, ST, FC, E2000, MU, Uniboot: LC, MDC, SN & CS. Polish: UPC & APC.

    Cable Length:

    Standard length measurement is from breakout to breakout.

    Key Features
    • Corrugated Steel Tape armoured.
    • Ruggedised tails.
    • Robust pulling eye.
    • External use.
    • UK manufacture.
    Benefits
    • Excellent mechanical & rodent resistance.
    • Suitable for panels or direct patching.
    • Water & crush resistant protection tube.
    • Best suited for direct burial, warehouse & industrial use.
    • Custom made & fast turnaround.
    Cable Construction
    • Central loose tube.
    • Gel filled tubes.
    • Multiple 250µm fibres.
    • E-glass protection.
    • Steel tape armouring.
    • 8.5-10.5mm outer jacket.
    • PE, LSZH.
    • CPR - Eca, Dca, Cca, B2ca.
    Breakout Styles
    • M-Line 28mm diameter with 24x 2mm tails.
    • Metallic gland with armour anchored within.
    • Tail lengths from 0.3m to 2.5m.
    • Tails contain one or two fibres.
    • Staggered tails to fit protection tube.
    • Simplex connectors for one fibre tail.
    • Uniboot options or two fibre tails.
    Protection Options

    Non-Staggered tails:

    • Braided sleeve with pulling eye – 50N tensile force.
    • PVC Sleeve with pulling eye – 30N tensile force.

    Staggered tails:

    • Braided sleeve with pulling eye – 50N tensile force.
    • PVC sleeve with pulling eye – 30N tensile force.
    • Clear protection tube (28mm widest point) – 400N tensile force, 400N/100²mm crush.
    • Reinforced protection tube (35mm widest point) – 400N tensile force, 1000N/100²mm crush.
    Applications
    • Telecommunications networks.
    • Campus links.
    • Industrial automation systems.
    • Outdoor installations.
    • LAN's including industrial/warehousing sites.
    Downloads

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    Compare CST Armoured

    This Product

    Typical Application
    Harsh Environments; e.g. Industrial Settings or Outdoor applications
    Jacket Material
    PE, LSZH
    Armour
    Corrugated Steel Tape
    Crush Resistance
    High

    Tight Buffered

    Typical Application
    Indoor; e.g. LAN Networks, Data Centres and Office Buildings
    Jacket Material
    LSZH
    Armour
    None
    Crush Resistance
    Low
    Find out moreabout Tight Buffered

    Loose Tube

    Typical Application
    Outdoor; e.g. Underground Installation or Aerial Deployment
    Jacket Material
    PE, LSZH
    Armour
    None
    Crush Resistance
    Medium
    Find out moreabout Loose Tube

    SWA Armoured

    Typical Application
    Harsh Environment; e.g. Industrial settings, Outdoor applications and Direct Burial
    Jacket Material
    PE, LSZH
    Armour
    Steel Wire Armour
    Crush Resistance
    High
    Find out moreabout SWA Armoured

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