AFL-ADSS ® (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) fiber optic cable is designed for outside plant aerial transmission and distribution environments. As its name indicates, there are no metallic components and the cable does not require a support or messenger wire. Fiber Optic Cable 258 Original Std ADSS Flex-Span ADSS New Std ADSS Applications • Electric utility transmission lines – Typically framed under conductors • EHV environments – Tracking-resistant options available Features • Up to 432 fibers in cable – Gel-Free Buffer Tube options available – up to. All-dielectric self-supporting cables (ADSS) are non-metallic so they are free from lightning and overvoltage problems when used along electrical power lines., steel wires, copper conductors) in its construction. This comprehensive guide explores the technology, benefits. ADSS cable is a kind of all composed of media materials, it contains the necessary support system, can be directly suspended on the power pole tower of non-metallic fiber optic cable, mainly used for overhead high-voltage transmission system communication routes, but also can be used for. This type of optical cable is aimed to be used for voice, data, broadband and CATV transmission in Long Distance, Backbone and Local Area Networks with Aerial installation method.