cable adss

ADSS stands for All-Dielectric Self-Supporting cable. It is a type of fiber optic cable used for aerial installations that require a self-supporting configuration 1, such as along existing overhead transmission lines. Unlike traditional cables, ADSS does not require a metallic central strength member to support its weight. Instead, it uses a unique design to be self-supporting and is suspended between structures using a messenger wire. The cable contains a single loose tube, with the capacity to have up to 864 optical fibers, protected by a water-resistant gel compound, and is designed to withstand wind, ice, and temperature fluctuations. ADSS fiber optic cable is commonly used by electrical power transmission companies as a communications medium 23, and it is an alternative to OPGW and OPAC with lower installation costs. ADSS cable is also lightweight to reduce the load on tower structures due to cable weight.