NEATEL's this kind of Armoured Cable is suitable for installation in the most demanding, harsh environments. The cable has excellent tensile strength, crush resistance characteristics and is also rodent proof. The cable consists of a 24.f.o 0.9mm inner cable inside. The tube is protected with Steel Armoured is applied. A black OFNP outer sheath then protects the cable construction and is extremely resistant to the ingress of moisture. A choice of multimode and single-mode fibre types and specifications are offered ranging 24 fibre configurations. This tough rugged cable is ideal for all external environments including LAN direct burial, tunnels and heavy-duty ducts.

🔹 Cable Construction
✔ Armor Layer – Corrugated steel tape (CST) or aluminum interlock armor for crush/rodent resistance;
✔ Multi-Fiber Core – Contains loose tubes or ribbons (e.g., 12/24/48/72/144/288 fibers);
✔ Jacket Material – LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) or PE (Polyethylene) for indoor/outdoor use;
✔ Water/Bend Resistance – Gel-filled or dry core options available.

🔹 Fiber Types Supported
Single-mode (OS2, G.652.D, G.657.A1/A2 for bend-insensitive) – Long-haul telecom, FTTH;
Multimode (OM3/OM4/OM5) – Data centers, LAN networks.

🔹 Applications
Underground/Aerial FTTH Deployments;
Data Center Interconnects (DCI);
Military & Industrial Networks;
Railway/Tunnel Communication Cables;
Oil & Gas Field Monitoring.

🔹 Advantages Over Non-Armored Cables
✔ Crush & Rodent Resistance – Survives harsh environments;
✔ UV & Moisture Resistant – Suitable for outdoor/direct burial;
✔ Long Lifespan – 20-30 years in extreme conditions;
✔ Easy Identification – Often color-coded for fiber management.

🔹 Installation Considerations
Pulling Tension – Typically 100-300 lbs max (depends on armor type);
Bend Radius – 10x cable diameter (e.g., 20mm cable → 200mm min bend radius);
Termination – Requires armor grounding in patch panels.



🔹 FAQ

Q: Can armored cables be used indoors?
A: Yes, but LSZH-jacketed versions are preferred for fire safety.

Q: How to terminate armored fiber cables?
A: Strip outer jacket & armor.
Ground the armor (if required).

Splice or connectorize fibers (using fusion/mechanical splicing).
Q: What’s the cost difference vs. non-armored?
A: ~20-50% more expensive, but justified for harsh environments.