CST (Armoured)

  • UK Made
    • Man
    Leader Optec

    4-24 Fibre - Our pre-terminated Corrugated Steel Tape cable 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 our standard length for the shortest tail is 400mm from the front of the breakout to the connector tip. See Tail Length Guide under downloads for more information.

    End A Stagger Length
    End A Non-Staggered Tail Length

    Please note that our standard length for non-staggered tails is 1000mm. See Tail Length Guide under downloads for more information.

    End B Tail Style 
    End B Tail Length

    Please note that our standard length for the shortest tail is 400mm from the front of the breakout to the connector tip. See Tail Length Guide under downloads for more information.

    End B Stagger Length
    End B Non-Staggered Tail Length

    Please note that our standard length for non-staggered tails is 1000mm. See Tail Length Guide under downloads for more information.

    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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    Send us a message or contact our team on +44(0)1745 586600 and we will be happy to talk through your requirements.

    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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