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ALL TUBING IS MADE IN THE USA

LightTube ™ Breakout and Furcation Tubing products are available exclusively through our global distributor, Fiber Optic Center. Fiber Optic Center (focenter.com)

Standard Offer:

  • 17 Colors available
  • For use with 250μM & 900μM fiber
  • 12 & 16 fiber ribbon breakouttubing
  • High & Low Temperature rated tubing
  • Kevlar reinforced tubing designs
  • Single wall, dual wall, multi wall tubing

Custom Options:

  • Made to customer’s design specifications
  • Engineering and design support
  • Quick turnaround from tubing design to delivery
  • Your company name, phone number & website printed on tubing
  • Harsh environment tubing applications

900μM TUBING FOR 250μM FIBER

Opticonx LightTube™ 900μM furcation tubing is a single tube designed for the protection, termination and identification of 250μM fiber. Materials include TPE (Hytrel®), Polypropylene (PP), PVDF (KYNAR FLEX®), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Nylon. 900×500μM is our most common size, but other sizes are available.

  • 16 colors available. 12 colors usually in stock
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA
  • Designed for up-jacketing 250μM fiber to 900μM for direct termination or splicing applications

Part Legacy Material Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
F09050XX 784000-035XXX Polypropylene 900X500μm -40C to +85C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
F09150XX 712000-035XXX PVDF 900X500μm -40C to +125C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
F09250XX 722000-035XXX TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -40C to +85C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
F09350XX 782000-035XXX LD Polyethylene 900X500μm -40C to +85C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
F09450XX N/A Nylon 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
F09260XX 722000-600 TPE (Hytrel®) 900X600μm -40C to +120C <2% 5cm 3cm .52kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

1.2mm and 1.6mm Breakout Tubing Breakout Tubing

MechanicalConstruction

Mechanical:
  • Diameter: 0.047″ (1.2mm) +/- 0.003″ (0.08mm)
  • Tensile Load:
  • Installation: 10 lbs (44N) Max.
  • Operating: 3 lbs (13N) Max
  • Minimum Bend Radius:
  • Installation: 1.58″ (4.01cm)
  • Operating: 0.79″ (2.0cm)
  • Cable Weight: 0.5 lbs/1000ft (0.75kg/km)
  • Operating Temperature: -4F to 167F (-20C to 75C)
  • Storage Temperature: -40F to 167F (-40C to 75C)
Construction:
  • Inner Tube:
  • Tensile Load:
  • Diameter: 0.016″ x 0.024″ (0.4mm x 0.6mm) Polypropylene
  • Tubing +/- 0.002″ (0.05mm)
  • Tubing Color: Natural
  • Strength Member:
  • Dielectric Aramid Yarn Fibers
  • Outer Jacket:
  • Jacket Color: blue, orange, green, brown, slate, white red, black, yellow, violet, pink, aqua
  • Material: Flame Retardant PVC

1.2mm

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B12506040XX00 C200151-1.2XXX PVC Polypropylene 600X400μm -20C to +75C <2% 4.01cm 2.0cm .75kg/km
B12706040XX00 N/A PLSZH Polypropylene 600X400μm -20C to +75C <2% 4.01cm 2.0cm .75kg/km
B12806140XX00 N/A Polyurethane PVDF 600X400μm -40C to +85C <2% 4.01cm 2.0cm .75kg/km
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1.6mm

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B16509150XX00 N/A PVC PVDF 900X500μm -20C to +85C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.54kg/km
B16609250XX00 C200211-XXX PVC Plenum TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.54kg/km
B16609260XX00 701600-1.6XXX PVC Plenum TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.54kg/km
B16609350XX00 C200403-XXX PVC Plenum Polypropylene 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.54kg/km

Duplex

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
Z16509250XX00 N/A PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.0kg/km
Z16609150XX00 7910ZP-XXX PVC Plenum PVDF 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 3.55cm 1.78cm 2.0kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

2.0MM BREAKOUT/FURCATION TUBING

Opticonx LightTube™ 2mm breakout tubing is a simplex or duplex tube used for breaking out 250 or 900μM buffered fiber to 2mm breakouts for terminating with any industry standard connector. The tubing is constructed with an inner tube for the inserted fiber, a layer of aramid yarn for stain relief and connector crimping and a color coded jacket. Materials include PVC, PVDF (KYNAR FLEX®), TPE (Hytrel®), LSZH(TPO) and Polyurethane.

  • 16 colors available
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA

2.0mm

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B20109150XX00 713000-035XXX PVDF PVDF 900X500μm -40C to +125C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20409250XX00 N/A Nylon TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20509150XX00 C200157-XXX PVC PVDF 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20509250XX00 703000-035XXX PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20709250XX00 733000-035XXX LSZH TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 4.01cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20809150XX00 N/A Polyurethane PVDF 900X500μm -25C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
Part Number Legacy PN Inner Tube Material OD x ID mm Jacket Material OD mm Operating Temp Shrinkage @ 85C Min Bend Radius Weight
Z205509250XX 7010ZP-XXX TPE (Hytrel) 900x500μM PVC 4mm x 2.0mm -20C to +75C <2% 3cm Installation 5.2kg/km
Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B20515011XX00 C200153-XXX PVC Polypropylene 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20515111XX00 N/A PVC PVDF 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20715011XX00 N/A LSZH (TPO) Polypropylene 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
B20715211XX00 733000-1.5XXX LSZH (TPO) TPE (Hytrel®) 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 4cm 2cm 2.54kg/km
Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
Z18509250XX00 7010ZP-XXX PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 7.0kg/km
Z20509050XX00 N/A PVC Polypropylene 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 7.0kg/km
Z20509250XX00 N/A PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 7.0kg/km
Z20809050XX00 N/A Polyurythene Polyurythene 900X500μm -40C to +85C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 5.2kg/km
Z20809250XX00 N/A Polyurythene TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +85C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 5.2kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

3.0MM BREAKOUT/FURCATION TUBING

Opticonx LightTube™ 3mm tubing is a simplex or duplex furcation tube used for breaking out 250 or 900μM buffered fiber to 3mm tubing for terminating with any industry standard connector. The tubing is constructed with an inner tube for the inserted fiber, a layer of aramid yarn for stain relief and connector crimping and a color coded jacket. Materials include PVC, PVDF (KYNAR FLEX®), TPE (Hytrel®), LSZH(TPO) and Polyurethane.

  • 16 colors available
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B30109150XX00 717000-035XXX PVDF PVDF 900X500μm -40C to +125C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30509050XX00 7070PP-XXX PVC Polypropylene 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30509150XX00 N/A PVC PVDF 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30509250XX00 707000-035XXX PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30709250XX00 737000-035XXX LSZH TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
Z30509250XX00 7070ZP-XXX PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 5.2kg/km
Z30709250XX00 7370ZP-XXX LSZH TPE (Hytrel®) 900X500μm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 5.2kg/km
Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B30117113XX00 N/A PVDF PVDF 1.7X1.3mm -40C to +125C <2% 6.0cm 3.0cm 6.3kg/km
B30515011XX00 707000-1.5XXX PVC Polypropylene 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30515211XX00 N/A PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30517011XX00 N/A PVC Polypropylene 1.7X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30517013XX00 707XXX-1.7XXX PVC Polypropylene 1.7X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30715211XX00 737000-1.5XXX LSZH (TPO) TPE (Hytrel®) 1.5X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30717011XX00 737000-1.7XXX LSZH (TPO) Polypropylene 1.7X1.1mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
B30817111XX00 7570PV-1.7XXX Polyurethane PVDF 1.7X1.1mm -40C to +85C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 6.3kg/km
Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
Z30515211XX00 7070ZP-1.5XXX PVC TPE (Hytrel®) 1.5X1.05mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 12kg/km
Z30517013XX00 7070ZP-1.7XXX PVC Polypropylene 1.7X1.3mm -20C to +75C <2% 5.8cm 2.9cm 12kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

3.8MM BREAKOUT/FURCATION TUBING

Opticonx LightTube™ 3.8mm breakout tubing is a simplex or duplex tube used for breaking out 250μM buffered fiber to 3.8mm breakouts for terminating with any industry standard connector. The tubing is constructed with an inner tube for the inserted fiber, a layer of aramid yarn for stain relief and connector crimping and a color coded jacket. Materials include PVC, PVDF (KYNAR FLEX®), TPE (Hytrel®), LSZH(TPO) and Polyurethane.

  • 16 colors available
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA

Part Legacy Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
B38609050XX00 793809-XXX PVC Plenum Polypropylene 900X500μm -20C to +70C <2% 7.6cm 3.8cm 12.5kg/km
B38625018XX00 793825-XXX PVC Plenum Polypropylene 2.5X1.8mm -20C to +70C <2% 7.6cm 3.8cm 12.5kg/km
B38627021XX00 793821-XXX PVC Plenum Polypropylene 2.7X2.1mm -20C to +70C <2% 7.6cm 3.8cm 12.5kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

RIBBON BREAKOUT TUBING

Opticonx offers two types of LightTube™ ribbon breakout tubing. Opticonx ruggedized breakout tubing RB1251XX00 for 12 fiber ribbons of 250μM buffered fibers is available in 12 different colors. This tubing is used for breaking out bare 12 fiber ribbons to color coded tubing for terminating with MTP/MPO 12 fiber connectors. The tubing is constructed with an inner tube for the inserted fibers, a layer of aramid yarn for strain relief and connector crimping, and an overall color coded PVC jacket. A second version R120XX00 for breaking out, protection and management of bare 12 fiber ribbons for fusion and mechanical splicing is also offered. It is a single tube construction with no aramid yarn or outer jacket.

  • 16 colors available
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA

Part Legacy Jacket Jacket Inner Tube Operating Shrinkage Min Bend Radius Weight
Number Part Number Material OD Material OD x ID mm Temp @ 85 C° Install Service
R120XX00 7280RB-XXX TPE (Hytrel®) 4.4 x 2.4 mm N/A 3.6X1.6mm -40C to +80C <2% 6.8cm 3.4cm 6.0kg/km
RB1251XX00 7080RB-XXX PVC 4.7 x 2.3 mm Polypropylene 4.1X1.5 mm -20C to +75C <2% 9.0cm 4.5cm 9.0kg/km
RB1271XX00 7380RB-XXX LSZH 4.7 x 2.3 mm Polypropylene 4.1X1.5 mm -0C to +70C <2% 9.0cm 4.5cm 9.0kg/km
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET

ROUND DUPLEX TUBING

Opticonx LightTube™ 2mm and 3mm round duplex breakout tubing is designed for quick and easy direct termination with Uniboot LC connectors. Specifically designed to allow two 250μM buffered fibers to be quickly and easily inserted into a single tube via two 500μM x 900μM inner tubes. Made in the USA. Works with any manufacturer’s cable or connectors.

  • 16 colors available
  • Available in these standard lengths: 200, 500, 1000, 1500 meters
  • Custom print legend available
  • Smooth fiber insertion
  • Low shrinkage
  • ROHS and REACH compliant
  • ITAR compliant
  • Made in the USA

Part Number Legacy PN Inner Tube Material OD x ID mm Jacket Material OD mm Operating Temp Shrinkage @ 85C Min Bend Radius Weight
U20060040XX 703DUP-XXX Hytrel - (2) 600uM x 400μM PVC 2mm -40C to +85C <2% 5.0cm Installation 5.07kg/km
U30509250XX 707DUP-XXX Hytrel - (2) 900uM x 500μM PVC 3mm -20C to +75C <2% 2.5cm In Service
Replace XX with tubing color
BL = BLUE OR = ORANGE GR = GREEN BR = BROWN SL = SLATE (GREY) WH = WHITE
RD = RED BK = BLACK YL = YELLOW VI = VIOLET PK = PINK AQ = AQUA
OL = OLIVE LM = LIME MG = MAGENTA TN = TAN NA = NATURAL ER = ERIKA VIOLET