LiteLinx HybridGuard™ Spiral-Tube OPGW Cable

HybridGuard™ is LiteLinx’s advanced Optical Ground Wire designed for extreme reliability and longevity in aggressive environments. Utilizing a spiral-formed or extruded aluminum tube to house optical fibers, HybridGuard™ provides superior corrosion resistance, optimized fiber isolation, and improved optical performance compared to traditional stranded tube constructions.

This advanced hybrid design combines the electrical and mechanical strength of aluminum-clad steel (ACS) wires with a fully protected aluminum optical core. The result is an OPGW cable engineered not only for environmental resilience, but also for high-fiber-count applications and SmartFiber-enabled digital network visibility.

Key Features:

• Spiral-formed or extruded aluminum optical core for maximum corrosion protection
• Enhanced moisture barrier and sealing for fiber longevity
• G.652D standard fibers with optional G.657.A1 bend-insensitive configuration
• Supports medium to high fiber counts while maintaining compact diameter
• Excellent performance in high-pollution, coastal, and desert environments
• ≥50-year design life validated under IEC 60794 and IEEE 1138 standards
• Aluminum outer layer enhances fault current dissipation and grounding efficiency
• Optional factory-enabled SmartFiber digital identity via F360i platform

Applications:

HybridGuard™ is purpose-built for environments where corrosion, salt fog, chemical exposure, and airborne contaminants accelerate material degradation. It is ideally suited for:

• Coastal transmission grids
• Desert and high-UV regions
• Industrial pollution zones
• Digitally monitored power infrastructure
• Utility broadband and grid modernization projects

Performance & Reliability:

The extruded aluminum tube acts as a continuous barrier, shielding optical fibers from mechanical stress, moisture ingress, and environmental attack. HybridGuard™ is engineered for long service life, reduced attenuation, and stable optical performance over decades of operation.

Benefits:

• Superior corrosion resistance compared to stranded tube OPGW
• High fiber capacity in compact design
• Reduced maintenance requirements in harsh environments
• Enables smart utility and broadband deployment strategies

HybridGuard™ represents the next generation of OPGW cable technology—engineered for extreme durability, enhanced optical integrity, and SmartFiber connectivity.

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