What are the minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension for fiber optic cables?

Cable Type and Installation DetailsMaximum Tensile Load During InstalltionMinimum Bend Radii While Subject to Maximum Tensile Load (During Installation)No Tensile Load (After Installation)
Inside Plant Cable with 2 or 4 Fibers Installed in Cabling Subsystem 1220 N2 Inches1 Inch
Inside Plant Cable with more than 4 FibersPer Manufacturer
Indoor/Outdoor Cable with up to 12 Fibers1335 N20 times of the Outside Diameter (O.D.)10 times of the Outside Diameter (O.D.)
Indoor/Outdoor Cable with more than 12 Fibers2670 N

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