The Hermesys ChimeraX™ SWA cable is a direct-buried fiber optic cable built with a fire retardant Polyamide 12 (PA12) outer sheath and galvanized steel wire armour. Its chemical- and oil-resistant sheath is designed to withstand the aggressive fluids and constituents found in petrochemical plants, while the steel armour adds rodent protection and mechanical strength for both underground and above-ground installation.
Key Features and Benefits
- 6-fiber count using G652D single-mode fiber, 6 fibers per loose tube
- PBT loose tube with jelly water-blocking compound
- PE-coated steel wire central strength member for mechanical stability
- Cable filling compound plus APL tape wrapping for enhanced chemical and moisture protection
- LSOH inner jacket beneath a galvanized steel wire armour layer
- LSOH second-layer jacket topped with an FR-PA12 nylon oil- and chemical-resistant outer sheath
- Nominal overall diameter of 14.5 mm, approximate weight of 380 kg/km
- High tensile and crush performance — 6000 N (short-term) / 3000 N (long-term) tensile, 4000 N/100 mm (short-term) / 2000 N/100 mm (long-term) crush
- Wide operating range from -20°C to +70°C, installation down to -10°C, storage down to -40°C
- Minimum bending radius of >15D (static) / >30D (dynamic)
- No water leakage after 24-hour water penetration testing
Typical Applications
- Direct Burial Installation (Underground and Above-Ground)
- Petrochemical and Oil & Gas Plant Environments
- Tunnel Environments
- Harsh Industrial Environments Requiring Chemical and Oil Resistance
Reference Standard
- IEC 60794
- ITU-T
- IEC 61034
- IEC 60332-1
- IEC 60754-1
- UL94-V0
