The Hermesys LadonX™ Figure-8 cable brings reliable fiber to outdoor aerial runs. It works well for campus links and long-haul overhead lines alike. Because the Figure-8 shape builds in a steel messenger wire, crews can hang and support the cable in one step. In addition, the Semi-Dry design keeps water out without gel, so installers skip the messy clean-up during splicing.
Key Features and Benefits
- The FRP central strength member weighs less than steel and never rusts, so the cable stays light and flexible for its whole service life.
- A 7×1.2mm galvanized steel wire supports the cable during setup. This wire also handles strain well, so the cable holds up over time.
- Water blocking yarns and tape work together to seal out water. Because the design skips gel, technicians finish splicing faster and cleaner.
- A black HDPE jacket resists UV rays. Therefore, the cable holds up well under years of outdoor sun.
Applications
This cable suits self-support and aerial use across outside-plant networks. For example, it works well on campus backbones and long overhead spans. It also supports fiber counts from 2 to 144 cores, so it fits a wide range of project sizes.
Compliance and Reference Standards
- IEC 60794-1-2-E1
- IEC 60794-1-2-E3
- IEC 60794-1-2-F1
- IEC 60794-1-2-F5B
- IEC/EN 60794-3-10
- RoHS 2002/95/EG — free of hazardous substances
