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Aeral Flat SST Drop Cable, GYFXTY-FL Central Loose Tube Drop Fiber Cable, self-supporting Flat Drop cable For FTTH

Item No.: Y-FO-FC-055
The Aeral Flat SST Drop Cable is designed as a Uni-Loose Tube containing up to 24 fibers. Opelink is an excellent supplier of FTTH Cable with reasonable cost and customer trust.
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Product Overview

GYFXTY-FL is a self-supporting flat drop fiber optic cable designed for FTTH (Fiber to the Home) last-mile aerial installation. The cable features a central loose tube containing up to 24 optical fibers, flanked by two parallel FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) strength members that provide mechanical support for self-supporting aerial spans up to 100 meters.
The flat profile design enables quick installation and easy handling, serving as the final link in FTTx networks from the distribution point to the subscriber's premises. The compact cross-section allows the cable to be nailed or stapled to building facades without damaging the optical fibers, making it ideal for residential drop applications where installation speed and aesthetics matter.

Flat FTTH Drop Fiber Optic Cable

Key Features

  1. Self-supporting flat design: two parallel FRP strength members enable aerial installation without separate messenger wire, supporting spans up to 100m (NESC Light loading)
  2. Central loose tube structure: up to 24 fibers in a single PBT loose tube with waterproof gel for moisture protection
  3. Compact flat profile (4.5x8.0mm for 2-12 fibers): easy to nail/staple to facades, aesthetically discreet for residential installations
  4. All-dielectric construction: FRP strength members are non-metallic, immune to electromagnetic interference and lightning strikes
  5. Soft and flexible: easy to strip, splice, and terminate with field-installable connectors (SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC/UPC)
  6. Sheath options: PE (outdoor, UV resistant) or LSZH (indoor, low smoke zero halogen for fire safety)
  7. Bend-insensitive fiber option: G.657A2 fiber supports 7.5mm bend radius for tight indoor routing around corners
  8. Operating temperature: -20 degC to +60 degC (PE sheath), -20 degC to +60 degC (LSZH sheath)
  9. Anti-rodent option available with steel tape armor for areas with high rodent activity

Cable Structure

The GYFXTY-FL cable consists of the following components:

Construction Details

Component Material Function
Central Loose Tube PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) Houses optical fibers, filled with waterproof gel
Optical Fiber G.652D / G.657A1 / G.657A2 (250um) Signal transmission, up to 24 fibers
Strength Members Two parallel FRP rods Mechanical support for self-supporting aerial span
Water Blocking Thixotropic gel in loose tube Moisture protection for fibers
Outer Sheath PE (outdoor) or LSZH (indoor) UV resistance / fire safety
Optional Armor Corrugated steel tape (anti-rodent) Rodent protection for direct burial

Application Scenarios

  1. FTTH last-mile aerial drop: from street distribution point to subscriber building facade
  2. Access building cable: vertical riser from building entry to floor distribution box
  3. Horizontal indoor cabling: along corridors, under carpets, around corners to wall outlets
  4. FTTB (Fiber to the Building): distribution within multi-dwelling units
  5. Rural broadband: aerial self-supporting spans between poles in areas without underground ducts
  6. Temporary event connectivity: quick deployment for outdoor events requiring fiber access
  7. CCTV camera drops: powering and connecting IP cameras on building exteriors
  8. Small cell / DAS installations: fiber drop to distributed antenna systems on building facades
 

Standards and Certifications

Standard / Certification Description
YD/T 1997 Chinese standard for drop optical fiber cables for FTTH
IEC 60794-1-2 Optical fiber cables - Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures
ITU-T G.652D Single-mode fiber standard (dispersion-unshifted, low water peak)
ITU-T G.657A2 Bend-insensitive single-mode fiber for access networks
ISO 9001 Quality management system certification
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance
CE European Conformity marking
Each cable shipment includes: OTDR test report for all fibers, attenuation data sheet, geometric measurement report, and certificate of compliance.
 

Technical Parameters:

Fiber
Count
Nominal
Diameter
(mm)
Nominal
Weight
(kg/km)
Allowable Tensile
Load (N)
Allowable Crush 
Resistance (N/100mm)
Aerial Install span with 1%sag
Short
Term
Long
Term
Short
Term
Long
Term
NESC Light NESC Medium NESC Heavy
2~12 4.5*8.0 39 1800 750 2000 800 100meters 80meters 50meters
14~24 4.9*8.4 45 1800 750 2000 800 80meters 60meters 40meters
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Optical Fiber Specifications

Parameter G.652D (Standard) G.657A2 (Bend-Insensitive)
Attenuation @ 1310nm <= 0.36 dB/km <= 0.38 dB/km
Attenuation @ 1550nm <= 0.22 dB/km <= 0.24 dB/km
Min. Bend Radius 30 mm 7.5 mm
Max. Attenuation at Bend (7.5mm, 100 turns) Not specified <= 0.1 dB @ 1550nm
Cutoff Wavelength <= 1260 nm <= 1260 nm
PMD <= 0.2 ps/sqrt(km) <= 0.2 ps/sqrt(km)
Recommended Use Metro, backbone, long spans FTTH drop, indoor tight bends
Note: G.657A2 is recommended for FTTH drop applications where tight bends around corners and through wall penetrations are common. G.652D is suitable for straighter runs and lower cost.

Mechanical and Environmental Parameters

Parameter Value
Operating Temperature -20 degC to +60 degC
Installation Temperature -5 degC to +50 degC
Min. Bending Radius (dynamic) 20 x cable height
Min. Bending Radius (static) 10 x cable height
Max. Tensile Force (short-term) 1800 N
Max. Tensile Force (long-term) 750 N
Crush Resistance (short-term) 2000 N/100mm
Crush Resistance (long-term) 800 N/100mm
Water Penetration No penetration at 1m water column for 24h
Service Life 25+ years (proper installation)

FTTH Drop Cable Type Comparison

Different FTTH drop cable types serve different installation scenarios. Understanding the differences helps select the right cable for your project:
Cable Type Structure Tensile (N) Short/Long Profile (mm) Best For
GJXFH (Flat Indoor) Flat, dielectric, no messenger 200 / 100 2.0 x 3.0 Indoor routing, wall-mounted, short drops
GYFXTY-FL (This Product) Flat, FRP self-supporting 1800 / 750 4.5 x 8.0 Aerial self-supporting, last mile FTTH
GJYXFCH (Figure-8) Figure-8 with messenger 600 / 300 2.0 x 6.2 Aerial near power lines, longer spans
GYTC8H (Round Self-Support) Round, steel wire messenger 1200 / 600 3.5 x 6.5 Longer aerial spans, heavy loading
Note: GYFXTY-FL offers the best balance of tensile strength and compact profile for typical FTTH aerial drops of 50-100m spans.

Review

jesse28
Nov 01, 2021
Please send me a quotation for this product 4 Cores FTTH Self-Supporting Drop Cable Fiber Optic Cable, thanks! Looking forward to your quick reply.
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