FIBER IN METAL TUBES
Universal Cable
- All-purpose, direct-buried fiber optic cable
- Rodent resistant outdoor fiber optic cable
- Fiber optic sensing for the Military and Marine Industry
An All-Purpose Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable
The optical fibers within the Universal Cable are encapsulated in a stainless-steel tube, ensuring maximum optical performance. In addition, the steel stranding wires and polymer sheath provide reliable resistance to mechanical stress and other external influences.
The all-purpose design of the Universal Cable makes it equally suitable for both aerial and direct-buried fiber optic cable installations. It’s also a perfect fiber optic solution for rapid deployment. Furthermore, there’s a wide range of available accessories, such as fittings, optical components, and fixing parts. Upon request, the cable can include flame retardants and comply with low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) requirements.
The Universal Cable provides Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). It’s a particular favorite of the Military and Marine industries, where high and reliable performance in harsh environments is vital.
Contact us today and speak to one of our experts if you feel the Universal Cable could be suitable for you. We learn about your project before responding with a customized solution, and, as with all our products, this outdoor fiber optic cable is entirely customizable.

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Accessories available
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Rodent protected
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Ready to install
Specifications
Product abbreviation | USC |
Cable usage | Data Transm. & Sensing |
Outer diameter | 2.8 mm up to 9.0 mm |
Approx. Cable weight | 22 kg up to 190 kg per km |
Bending performance | Min. 25x outer diameter |
High Crush resistance | Acc. to IEC 60794-1-2 |
Operational temperature range | -40°C up to +85°C |
Maximum continuous length | Up to 20 km |
Accessories | Available (MAACK system) |
Filling compound | H2 absorbing optionally |
Polymer protection layer | Polyamide (other grades on request) |
Steel materials | Wide range possible |
All values, product specifications and other given data are subject to change without notice to improve reliability, function, design or otherwise. Information contained in this data sheet are up-to-date as at the date of issue. As NBG cannot control or anticipate the conditions under which this product may be used, each user should review the information in specific context of the planned use. To the maximum extent permitted by law, NBG will not be responsible for damages of any nature resulting from the use or reliance upon the information contained in this data sheet.
Product overview created by Patrick Weissinger – 21.03.2019


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