(To be used only on ADSS Medium Design Cable up to 0.780” diameter, 144 fibers)
AFL Telecommunications offers wedge dead ends that ease and speed ADSS cable installation. The ADSS Wedge Dead End is ideal in crowded distribution environments because its shorter length allows for safer and efficient installation. The Wedge Dead End comes with all parts assembled. The side plates are properly aligned with spacers and self-locking hex bolts, as well as retainers. Lubricated wedges are pre-installed inside the body of the dead end. The bail is assembled with stainless steel swaged fittings and locking disc.
Features:
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Easier and faster installation
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Lower total system costs
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No special tools or hardware required for installation
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Wedge-type design is safer than spiral wrap style dead ends
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Fewer parts, smaller and easier to store
Load Rating:
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1500 lbs for 10 inch wedge dead ends (10 inch wedge dead ends used for single jacket only)
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2400 lbs for 16 inch dead ends
Caution: The load ratings shown here are based on performance results of certain cable configurations and may not be representative of all manufacturers’ ADSS cable designs. ACA strongly recommends that before using this product, you contact ACA to obtain the recommended load rating and to verify that the wedge dead end has been qualified for use with the proposed cable. ACA will perform a qualification test at no charge.
