ADSS is an all-dielectric self-supporting aerial fiber optic cable designed for long-span overhead installation without a messenger wire. It uses aramid yarn strength members and PE or AT sheath for power utility, telecom backbone, and aerial distribution routes.
ADSS fiber optic cable is designed for self-supporting aerial installation on poles and transmission line routes. It contains no metallic components and uses aramid yarn strength members to provide tensile strength. PE sheath is used for standard aerial routes, while AT sheath is recommended for high-voltage or anti-tracking environments.
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What is ADSS fiber optic cable?
ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) fiber optic cable is a fully dielectric aerial cable designed for long-span installation on high-voltage power transmission lines and telecommunication poles without metallic components. It features aramid yarn strength members, PE or tracking-resistant (AT) sheath, with span capability engineered according to pole spacing, fiber count, wind load, ice load, sag, and required tensile strength.
For technical background, read our ADSS fiber optic cable guide. For jacket selection near power infrastructure, compare PE sheath and AT sheath.
Compare ADSS with similar cable types for your project.
| Requirement | ADSS (Aerial) | GYTC8S (Figure-8) | GYXTC8S (Figure-8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Self-supporting aerial | Self-supporting aerial | Self-supporting aerial |
| Strength Member | Aramid yarn | Steel messenger wire | Steel messenger wire |
| Span Length | Project-specific engineered span | Up to 300m | Up to 300m |
| Voltage Environment | High-voltage routes; confirm electric-field conditions and sheath selection | Low-voltage or telecom pole routes | Low-voltage or telecom pole routes |
| Dielectric | Full dielectric | Metallic messenger | Metallic messenger |
| Fiber Count | 4–144 fibers | 4–24 fibers | 4–12 fibers |
| Best Pick | ★★★Long span, HV environment | ★★★Short span, low cost | ★★★Short span, compact |
ADSS fiber optic cable uses a fully dielectric structure without metallic strength members. The typical structure includes optical fibers in loose tubes, water-blocking elements, a central strength member, aramid yarn strength members, and PE or AT outer sheath.
| Item | Typical Value / Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber type | G.652D / G.657A1 / G.657A2 | Confirmed by project specification |
| Fiber count | 4-144 cores | Subject to cable diameter and span design |
| Sheath option | PE / AT | AT sheath for high-voltage anti-tracking environments |
| Span design | Project-specific | Calculated by wind load, ice load, sag, and installation tension |
| Application | Aerial self-supporting route | No metallic messenger wire required |
Installed on transmission and distribution routes where AT sheath, electrical clearances, attachment position, and electric-field conditions are defined by the project specification.
Deployed as aerial backbone links between central offices, aggregation points, and cell sites over long spans.
Designed for project-specific pole-to-pole spans without a separate messenger wire. Final span capability depends on route geometry, wind and ice load, sag limits, rated tensile strength, and installation safety factors.
Fully dielectric design enables deployment inside high-voltage corridors where metallic cables are prohibited due to induction risks.
Cost-effective aerial deployment for broadband expansion in rural and suburban areas where trenching is impractical.
Connects cellular base stations and towers to the fiber aggregation network using existing pole infrastructure.
Compare ADSS with similar self-supporting aerial cable models to select the right cable for your project.
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Figure-8, Stranded Tube
Figure-8, Central Tube
Steel Tape, Duct
ADSS cables are supplied through qualified production resources in China, with project-based quotation support and coordinated order fulfillment.
Fiber optic cable supply support for telecom operators, contractors, distributors, and project buyers in international markets.
Flexible customization: fiber count, fiber type, span design, rated tensile strength, aramid yarn configuration, PE or AT sheath, cable marking, drum length, and packaging.
In-house tensile, bend, impact, and water-blocking testing per IEC 60794 standards. Compliance documents available upon request.
Standard FCL and LCL shipping from Shenzhen port. DDP and express logistics available for samples and small orders.
One-on-one engineering support for product selection. Technical data sheet and sample approval before mass production.
Review pole distance, sag, wind load, ice load, tensile limits, cable weight, clearance and quotation inputs before confirming the final ADSS cable construction.
Read the ADSS span selection guide →Configure the key requirement for ADSS All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cable. Select standard options or enter custom notes, then send your RFQ by WhatsApp or email.
Figure-8 self-supporting outdoor fiber optic cable.
Central tube figure-8 aerial fiber optic cable.
Non-metallic loose tube outdoor cable.
Central loose tube outdoor fiber optic cable.
Steel tape armored outdoor fiber optic cable.
Non-metallic figure-8 aerial fiber optic cable.
Review span length, sag, installation tension, wind and ice load, pole loading, ground clearance, and cable-selection factors before finalizing an ADSS project.
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