GYXTC8Y
GYXTC8Y 4-12F Figure-8 HDPE Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cable
GYXTC8Y 4-12F Figure-8 HDPE Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cable for outdoor plant use at 4-12F. Confirm model, fiber count and installation method against the source drawing.

Product value summary
GYXTC8Y is a figure-8, self-supporting aerial fiber optic cable family that combines a central loose-tube cable body with an integrated messenger. Select the exact BWNFiber configuration by verified fiber count, fiber grade, messenger construction, dimensions, mechanical limits and route conditions. The model name alone is not a complete purchasing specification.
Buyer-oriented short answer
Use this page to identify the required GYXTC8Y configuration and prepare a technically complete quotation request. Before ordering, confirm the route design, fiber count, fiber grade, full cable profile, messenger construction, allowable installation load, minimum bend radius, environmental range, drum length and required documents. BWNFiber must confirm the final configuration against the approved datasheet.
Key features — pending source approval
- Central loose-tube, figure-8 construction: TBC — approved drawing required
- Available fiber counts: TBC — family configuration matrix required
- Fiber grade: TBC — do not infer G.652.D from the family name
- Messenger material and dimensions: TBC — source required
- Outer sheath material: TBC — source required
- Mechanical and environmental limits: TBC — condition and test-method mapping required
Technical specifications — controlled placeholder
| Parameter | 4–12F configuration | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Product model | GYXTC8Y | Provisional first-party |
| Fiber count | 4–12F | TBC — source workbook required |
| Fiber grade | TBC | Not stated in the supplied P020 draft |
| Loose-tube material | PBT | TBC — source required |
| Loose-tube diameter | Φ2.6 ± 0.1 mm | TBC — source required |
| Filling compound | Jelly | TBC — approved terminology required |
| Messenger | Stranded steel wire | TBC — drawing required |
| Messenger dimensions | TBC | do not use for order release 1.0*7-3.0 mm until mapped |
| Strength member | TBC | Confirm aramid/Kevlar terminology |
| Outer sheath | HDPE, black | TBC — source required |
| Cable dimensions | TBC | Map 5.4, 7.0, and 14.5 to named fields with units |
| Static / service bend radius | TBC | Possible 10D; engineering confirmation required |
| Dynamic / installation bend radius | TBC | Possible 20D; engineering confirmation required |
| Tensile load | TBC | Map short-/long-term values and test conditions |
| Crush resistance | TBC | Map short-/long-term values and units |
| Operating temperature | TBC | Source required |
| Installation temperature | TBC | Source required |
Interfaces and connector options
This is a bulk outdoor cable specification. Connector, pre-termination and end-preparation options are TBC — source required. Do not imply that a bare cable includes connectors.
Fiber type and configuration options
Confirm the fiber grade and count for every order. Do not combine a fiber count from one row with dimensions, messenger construction or mechanical limits from another row. If G.652.D is required, request a datasheet that explicitly identifies the G.652.D configuration and its applicable optical values.
Compatibility and application conditions
The supplied material positions this family for self-supporting aerial routes. Final suitability depends on route and hardware design. Send the planned span, sag/tension method, wind and ice conditions, pole/hardware details, clamp interface, installation temperature and local requirements for review. Do not treat GYXTC8Y as automatically interchangeable with ADSS, armored figure-8 cable, FTTH drop cable or another GYXTC8Y supplier’s construction.
How to select the correct configuration
- State the route type and installation method.
- Provide the required fiber count and fiber grade.
- Confirm the complete cable-body and messenger dimensions.
- Confirm the permitted tensile, crush, bend and temperature conditions.
- Identify the required drum length, total quantity and cable marking.
- Request the approved datasheet, drawing and applicable quality documents for the quoted configuration.
- Approve the complete specification before production or shipment.
Differences from related products
| Product type | Primary distinction | Selection note |
|---|---|---|
| GYXTC8Y figure-8 cable | Integrated messenger with central loose-tube cable body | Confirm the exact variant and route design |
| ADSS cable | All-dielectric self-supporting construction | Do not substitute where a metal messenger or grounding condition changes the design |
| Armored figure-8 cable | Adds a defined armor layer | Use only when the approved specification requires that construction |
| FTTH drop cable | Smaller drop/last-link construction | Do not substitute for a bulk aerial distribution cable without design review |
The distinctions above are category-level guidance. Exact BWNFiber product boundaries require approved specifications.
Use cases
- Aerial access or distribution routes where the approved design calls for an integrated-messenger figure-8 cable.
- Project-specific outdoor links where the verified count, dimensions and mechanical limits match the route.
No span length, wind-load capacity, ice-load capacity, direct-burial suitability, duct suitability, fire rating or rodent resistance is claimed in this draft.
Testing and quality-control process
TBC — source required. Before publication, BWNFiber must name the applicable inspection/test stages, methods, limits, equipment or report type. Do not add OTDR, attenuation, tensile, crush, temperature, water-penetration or standards-compliance claims without the relevant controlled evidence.
Packaging and procurement information
TBC — source required: standard drum length, allowable length tolerance, drum construction/dimensions, net/gross weight, labeling, packaging protection, MOQ, lead time and shipping terms.
Required information for an RFQ
Send:
- Product family: GYXTC8Y
- Required fiber count and fiber grade
- Route type and installation method
- Planned span and applicable wind/ice/environmental conditions
- Required cable-body and messenger dimensions, if fixed
- Clamp/hardware interface or drawing
- Total length and length per drum
- Quantity and cable marking
- Required datasheet, drawing, test report or compliance documents
- Delivery destination and requested schedule
BWNFiber should return the quoted configuration as one controlled specification rather than mixing fields from different variants.
Download area
- Approved product datasheet: TBC — controlled document required
- Configuration drawing: TBC — controlled document required
- Test/inspection record: TBC — scope and sample document required
- Packaging specification: TBC — controlled document required
CTA
Request a source-verified GYXTC8Y configuration review
Send your required fiber count, fiber grade, route type, span/environmental conditions, cable dimensions, drum length, quantity and required documents. BWNFiber can then confirm the applicable datasheet and prepare a configuration-specific quotation.
FAQ
Is GYXTC8Y one fixed cable specification?
No. The model family may include different fiber counts, materials, dimensions and mechanical limits. Use the full approved configuration, not the model name alone.
Which fiber counts are available from BWNFiber?
The supplied records mention overlapping ranges, but the family matrix is not yet approved. Confirm the required count against the current BWNFiber datasheet.
Is this P020 configuration G.652.D?
TBC. The P020 draft does not explicitly identify the fiber grade, so G.652.D must not be inferred from related GYXTC8Y files.
What does the figure-8 structure mean?
It describes a cable profile in which a messenger section and the optical cable body form an integrated figure-8 shape. The exact construction must be confirmed on the drawing.
Can GYXTC8Y replace ADSS cable?
Not automatically. The constructions and project conditions differ. Confirm route design, conductive elements, hardware, loads and local requirements before substitution.
What span length does this cable support?
TBC — project and source evidence required. Do not select a span from the model name or from another supplier’s specification.
What bend radius applies?
The supplied draft contains possible 10D and 20D values, but their condition mapping must be confirmed before publication or use.
What tensile and crush limits apply?
TBC. Short- and long-term labels in the source draft are incomplete. Request the approved datasheet and applicable test conditions.
What documents should a buyer request?
Request the current configuration datasheet, dimensional drawing, applicable inspection/test record, cable-marking detail and packaging specification.
What information should be included in an RFQ?
Provide the fiber count and grade, route conditions, required dimensions and loads, total and per-drum length, quantity, marking, documents and delivery destination.
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