Product Description
Preformed Line Products 2801308 FIBERLIGN DE 18" TU OPGW .512-.528 NEW
The FIBERLIGN Dead-end is designed to terminate Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) while minimizing any compression stresses that may be transferred to the core or optical elements ithin. The Retaining Rods act with the Wedge and
Housing to distribute the axial and compressive loading over a large area of the OPGW. Standard units have lefthand lay rods.
The FIBERLIGN® Dead-end sketch at the bottom of this page includes reference to the exposed rod length “LE” or the rod length beyond the housing. This dimension is listed in the catalog table to help with VORTX™ Damper placement. The slotted Housing design allows for the application of the FIBERLIGN Dead-end at any location on the OPGW.
BONDING: Provisions for electrically bonding the OPGW to the supporting structure or ground lead are an integral part of the Housing. A 1" x 1/2"-13 UNC, 2A galvanized Grounding Bolt and Lock Washer are provided.
GROUNDING WIRE ASSEMBLY OPTIONS: A 4' ground wire with compression terminal can be provided. This assembly can be connected from the FIBERLIGN Dead-end to the ground lead in your system. Two types of ground materials are offered (copper or aluminum). To included the preferred ground wire assembly in the same carton with the Dead-end, add the appropriate suffix code to the Dead-end catalog number.
ADJUSTMENT: The U-Bolt provides up to 18 inches of take-up to allow for tension adjustment and extra clearance distance without the need for external hardware such as a turnbuckle or extension links.
COMPONENT STRENGTH: The value shown in the table on the following page reflects the strength of the standard housing and U-bolt. Higher strength requirements can be accommodated. Contact PLP® for more information.
HOLDING STRENGTH: Specific holding strengths on an OPGW cable will depend upon that cable’s internal construction design and composition of the materials used for the individual strands. The highest holding capabilities exist with cables that use all aluminum clad steel strands in a single layer. Use of multiple layers and/or aluminum alloy strands may reduce holding capabilities. Consult Preformed Line Products for information regarding holding abilities of the FIBERLIGN OPGW Dead-end for a specific OPGW design.