Figure 8 Semi-Dry Armoured Aerial Cable, LadonX™

Hermesys LadonX™ Figure 8 Semi-Dry Armoured Aerial Cable is a self-supporting outdoor fibre optic cable built for overhead installation in campus networks, telecommunications access networks, rural distribution routes and general outdoor fibre infrastructure.

The integrated 7 × 1.2 mm galvanised steel-wire messenger provides reliable tensile performance and enables efficient one-step aerial installation without a separate supporting wire. Its semi-dry, gel-free multi-loose-tube construction uses water-blocking yarns and water-blocking tape to protect the cable core against longitudinal water penetration, while corrugated steel tape armour adds crush resistance and rodent protection, making this figure 8 armoured aerial cable a durable choice for pole-mounted fibre routes.

Key Features & Benefits

• Integrated 7 × 1.2 mm galvanised steel-wire messenger — self-supporting capability with reliable tensile performance, no separate catenary wire required.
• Corrugated steel tape armour — improves crush resistance and protects against rodent damage on exposed aerial routes.
• Semi-dry, gel-free construction — simplifies cable preparation and speeds up splicing and installation.
• Water-blocking yarns and tape — effective longitudinal water-blocking performance in outdoor environments.
• Non-metallic FRP central strength member — improves cable flexibility and prevents corrosion within the optical core.
• Black HDPE outer jacket — mechanical durability and UV resistance for long-term outdoor exposure.
• Multi-loose-tube design, 2-144 fibre cores — scales from small campus links to high-count feeder routes.
• Broad fibre-type support — available in singlemode and multimode options to match project requirements.

Typical Applications

• Campus and building-to-building overhead connections
• Rural broadband and FTTx distribution networks
• Telecommunications access and feeder networks
• Pole-to-pole and pole-to-building installations
• Outdoor routes requiring additional crush and rodent resistance
• Self-supporting aerial installations using compatible suspension and termination hardware

Reference Standards & Test Methods

• IEC 60794-1-2-E1: Tensile performance test
• IEC 60794-1-2-E3: Crush resistance test
• IEC 60794-1-2-F1: Temperature cycling test
• IEC 60794-1-2-F5B: End-on longitudinal water-penetration test
• IEC/EN 60794-3-10: Family specification referenced for outdoor optical telecommunication cables
• RoHS: Restriction of hazardous substances

Figure 8 vs ADSS: Choosing the Right Aerial Cable

The recommended span, installation tension, sag, wind load, ice load and supporting hardware must be confirmed according to the specific route and project conditions. Contact Hermesys for engineering verification before installation.