Description:
The ADSS fiber optic cable (All Dielectric Self Supporting cable) is a type of aerial fiber cable designed for installation on power lines and utility poles without the need for additional support structures. Its all-dielectric (non-metallic) construction makes it safe for high-voltage environments and immune to electromagnetic interference.
With its self-supporting design, ADSS cable reduces installation cost and complexity, making it an ideal solution for modern telecom and power utility networks.
Key Features of ADSS Cable
- All-dielectric design – immune to lightning and electromagnetic interference
- Self-supporting structure – no additional support cable required
- High tensile strength – withstands wind, ice, and mechanical stress
- UV and weather resistant – suitable for harsh outdoor environments
- Low sag and lightweight – reduces load on poles
- Long lifespan and low maintenance cost
Types of ADSS Cable
1. Central Tube ADSS
- Compact and cost-effective
- Suitable for short spans (50–150m)
- Ideal for rural FTTH networks
2. Stranded (Layered) ADSS
- High fiber count (up to 144 cores+)
- Suitable for long spans (150–300m)
- Used in backbone networks
Application:
ADSS cables are widely used in:
- Power transmission lines (110kV–500kV)
- Telecom aerial networks
- FTTH feeder networks
- Smart grid communication systems
- Railway and highway communication
They are especially valuable in environments where metal cables are unsafe or impractical.
Advantages of ADSS Cable
Compared with traditional aerial cables:
- No need for messenger wire → lower installation cost
- Safe for high-voltage areas
- Faster deployment
- Reduced maintenance
- High bandwidth and long-distance transmission
ADSS cables can support long spans and high fiber counts, making them suitable for large-scale network deployment.
Specification:
| NO. of fibers | 6 | 12 | 24 | 48 | 72 |
| No. of tubes | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Filler rod | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| fibers per tube | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Nom. tube diameter (±0.2mm) | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Nom. diameter (±0.5mm) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Loose tube | Material | PBT | Color | Standard spectrum | |
| Filler rod | Material | PP | Color | natural | |
| Span length | 100m | 200m | 300m | 400m | 500m |
| Rated tension strength (RTS) | 7.3KN | 11.3KN | 15.2KN | 19.1KN | 23.0KN |
| Max. allowed tension (MAT) | 2.9KN | 4.5KN | 6.1KN | 7.6KN | 9.2KN |
| Annual average running tension(EDS) | 1.8KN | 2.8KN | 3.8KN | 4.7KN | 5.7KN |
| Maximum crush load | 3000N/100mm | ||||
| Minimun bending radius | 10D | ||||
| Out sheath material | PE | ||||
| Temperature range | -20℃ ~ 70℃ | ||||
FAQ
What does ADSS stand for?
ADSS stands for All Dielectric Self Supporting fiber optic cable.
Where is ADSS cable used?
It is mainly used in aerial installations on power lines and telecom networks.
What is the advantage of ADSS cable?
It does not require a messenger wire and is safe for high-voltage environments.
What is the difference between ADSS and OPGW?
ADSS is non-metallic and installed externally, while OPGW contains metal and is installed inside power lines.
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