What is the “temperature rating” of copper OSP Cables?
SUPERIOR ESSEX outside plant cables meet the accepted temperature rating for outdoor products of -20° C (-4° F) to 80° C (176° F). This range is based on the temperature at which physical performance testing is conducted. Bellcore, RUS (REA) and ICEA specifications require cable cold bend and cable impact testing to be conducted at -20° C. High temperature testing is conducted on filled cables at 80° C to evaluate the compound flow characteristics of the filling compound. Although aircore cables are not tested at 80° C, raw materials used in filled cables are similar, and in some cases, identical to those used in aircore cable designs.
