Outdoor stranded loose-tube cable with corrugated steel tape (PSP) armor for ducts and lash-to-messenger aerial plant. Available 2–144 fibers with UV-resistant PE jacket. These cables are designed to endure extreme environmental conditions, physical strain, and potential interference. Steel messenger wire (7×1. UV resistant polyethylene (HDPE) black outer jacket For order details and product specifications download. Applications: • For aerial. Armored Fiber Optic Cable is a version of fiber that is covered with an additional metal layer to prevent fractures as well as corrosion from rodents, moisture, and supplementary threats.