| SL-Series Fiberoptic Cables Typical Mechanical Properties |
| Maximum Pulling Load |
1500 N or the equivalent of the cable weight per km, whichever is higher |
| Maximum Operating Load |
60% of the Maximum Pulling Load |
| Maximum Compressive Load |
For all SLA cables: 3000 N
For all SLB cables: 4000 N |
| Repeated Impact |
4.4 N.m (J) 3 x 2 impacts |
| Minimum Bending Radius for Installation |
20 times the cable Outer Diameter (O.D.) |
| Minimum Long Term Bending Radius |
20 times the cable O.D. for armoured cables
10 times the cable O.D. for non-armored cables |
| Twist (Torsion) - Length |
180°x10 times, 125 times the cable O.D. |
| Cyclic Flexing |
25 cycles for armored cables
100 cycles for non-armored cables |
| Operating Temperature Range |
-20°C to +70°C (With PE jacket) |
| Storage Temperature Range |
-40°C to +70°C (With PE jacket) |