ASWire® | Outside Plant Copper Cable (Exchange Cable) | Aerial Service Wire | Self-Supporting | Multi-Pair

Multi-pair, self-supporting Aerial Service Wires (ASW) are used for subscriber lines in exchange plant; single-pair is often used for lateral runs from an aerial plant. In both single and multi-pair types, the wire core is laid parallel to a solid steel support wire and jacketed in an integral extrusion to form a “figure-8” configuration utilizing a 0.109″ solid, extra high strength steel support member.

Conductors: Solid annealed copper in 19, 22 and 24
AWG.
Insulation: Each conductor is insulated with solid high-density color coded polyethylene resulting in excellent electrical and mechanical properties. Standard color codes are used for pair identification with color compounds chosen for electrical balance and permanency.

Assembly: Individual conductors are carefully twisted into pairs in a manner designed to minimize resistance unbalance. In multi-pair constructions, pair twist lays are varied to minimize crosstalk and meet capacitance unbalance requirements. Twisted pairs are formed into a firm, round core.

Outer Jacket: A black, high-molecular-weight, polyethylene provides a tough, flexible protective covering that withstands exposure to sunlight, atmospheric temperatures, and stresses encountered in standard installations. The steel support wire is jacketed in an integral extrusion with the core.

4SProducts multi-pair ASWire® cables are used for subscriber lines in exchange plant. The single-pair is often used for lateral runs from an aerial plant.