FieldShield Aerial 14/10 mm Microduct
Designed to simplify the placement of fiber, FieldShield Aerial 14/10mm Microduct is a durable 14/10 solution, protecting fiber from exposed outdoor environments. FieldShield Aerial Microduct easily integrates into pole mounted distribution terminals providing an aerial pole to pole distribution and “last mile” drop to the customer premise.
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Product Details
FieldShield Aerial 14/10 Microduct is a 14mm diameter, self-supporting (figure-8 style) microduct intended to deploy fiber the same way an aerial drop is installed. Designed to comply with North American storm and ice loading standards, the strength member makes FieldShield Aerial 14/10 Microduct the solution for spanning up to 500 feet (152.40 m). The FieldShield Aerial 14/10 Microduct supports FieldShield Pushable Optical Fiber up to 5.5 mm in diameter.
Features & Benefits
Integrity
- Compliant to Telcordia GR-3155
Protection
- High crush and tension resistance protects duct from harshest environmental conditions
- Made with HDPE to prevent degradation from sun and elements
Access
- Industry standard black for high visibility in aerial applications
- External aerial strength support requires Clearfield FS-DEADEND-AD10 for dead end application
- Quick and easy to install in self-supporting aerial applications
- Smooth core with additional slip lining enables fiber to be pushed or pulled with minimal resistance
- Standard nylon pull string simplifies deployment of fiber when pulling or using a push/pull combo
Investment
- Tech-friendly deployment methods reduce installation expenses
Technical Specifications
| FieldShield Aerial 14/10mm Microduct | |
| Length | 3,281 feet (1000.05 m) per spool (-0 / +5%) |
| Outside Diameter | 0.551” (14mm +/- 0.2mm) |
| Inside Diameter | 0.390” (9.8mm) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.079” (2mm +/- 0.2mm) |
| Slip Layer | Minimum 0.004” (0.102mm) |
| Max. Tensile Load | 2,900 lbs. (1315.42 kg) |
| Ovality | ≤5% |
| Crush Resistance | 900 psi |
| Rating Length | 500 foot (152.40 m) span in North America heavy zone |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 12" (304.80 mm) radius |
| Material | HDPE |
| Operating Temperature | -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C) |
| Installation Temperature | -14°F to 158°F (-26°C to 70°C) |
| Color | Black |
| Figure 8 Strength Wire Material | 7 x 1.6mm stranded galvanized |
| Markings | Part number, lot number, footage markers every foot |
| Spool Size | 55” OD x 44” W (1397.00 mm x 1117.60 mm) |
| Weight (3,281 feet on spool) | 1,036 lbs. (469.92 kg) |