Loose tube cables are the product of choice as the backbone in Outside Plant (OSP) environments. The durable loose tube design offers reliable transmission performance over a broad temperature range. Optical fibers and water-blocking elements are placed inside gel-free buffer tubes. The core is constructed by stranding the buffer tubes around a central member using a reverse oscillating lay (ROL). The core is wrapped with flexible strength members covered with a water-blocking tape, then encased with a black jacket. A ripcord is included under the jacket for ease of entry. Fiber Cable, Singlemode, 48 ct., Single Jacket, Dielectric, Reduced Waterpeak, Dry/Dry, Price Per Ft., Our reels have a manufacturing variance up to 5%, you will be billed for the quantity that ships. Optical fiber cable in general is composed of all-dielectric materials. Dielectric means it has non-conducting properties of a non-metallic, insulating material that resists the passage of electric current. In add