Application

The drop wires are designed for extending an open wire line or distribution pairs from a pole or cable terminal to a building. The drop wires are to be installed between distribution point and telephone subscriber premises.

Standards

• CW 1166 (Drop Wires No. 1)

• CW 208 (Drop Wires No. 2)

• CW 1247 (Drop Wires No. 6)

• CW 1320A (Drop Wires No. 8)

Construction

Conductors

Solid cadmium copper of 0.91mm to BS 4807 (Drop Wires No. 1)
Solid copper covered steel of 0.71mm to BS 4807 (Drop Wires No. 2)
Solid copper covered steel of 0.81mm to BS 4807 (Drop Wires No. 6)
Solid cadmium copper of 1.14mm to BS 4807 (Drop Wires No. 8)

Insulation

PVC to BS 6746 T1 (Drop Wires No. 1)
PVC to BS 6746 T2 (Drop Wires No. 2)
PVC to BS 7878 T1 (Drop Wires No. 6)
PVC to BS 6746 T1 (Drop Wires No. 8)

Cable Core Assembly

Two conductors are extruded parallel, figure-8 type

Electrical Properties

Mechanical and Thermal Properties

Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C – +70°C
Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -20°C – +50°C 
Minimum bending radius: 10 x Overall Diameter

Dimensions And Weight