Is optical fiber cable tensile strength

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For fiber optic cable, the tensile strength of a cable represents the highest load or pulling force that can be placed upon any cable before any damage occurs to the fibers or their optical properties and characteristics. Fiber optic cables are renowned for transmitting data at light speed, but their physical strength is often underestimated. Tensile strength measures the maximum pulling force a fiber optic cable can withstand before breaking. The outer sheath is made from black UV-stabilized and weather resistant material which is SHF1 classified, and may be exposed for shorter periods to fluids such as diese and mineral oils.

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