MIL-STD-2042-1B(SH)
Step 1 - Abrade the conventional or BOF cable jacket circumferentially over
the length that will be in contact with the end cap using emery cloth
or a fine file.
Step 2 - Clean the abraded area of the conventional cable or BOF cable with a wipe dampened with alcohol and blow dry as necessary.
Step 3 - Select an end cap in accordance with table 1A1-II.
TABLE 1A1-II. End cap data and sizes for fiber optic cable.
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Cable type |
Cable OD mm (in) nominal |
End cap dimensions mm (in) |
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Length (min) |
Expanded I.D.(min) |
Recovered I.D.(max) |
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4-Fiber |
8.1 (0.32) |
30.2 (1.19) |
10.0 (0.39) |
4.0 (0.16) |
8-Fiber |
11.1 (0.44) |
49.8 (1.96) |
20.0 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
8-Fiber (outboard) |
14.4 (0.57) |
49.8 (1.96) |
20.0 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
18-Fiber |
14.3 (0.56) |
49.8 (1.96) |
20.0 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
18-Fiber (outboard) |
17.4 (0.69) |
49.8 (1.96) |
20.0 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
36-Fiber |
20.8 (0.82) |
80.9 (3.19) |
35.0 (1.38) |
15.0 (0.59) |
90-Fiber |
38.5 (1.52) |
128.9 (5.08) |
55.0 (2.17) |
25.0 (0.98) |
Single-Tube |
11.1 (0.44) |
49.8 (1.96) |
20.0 (0.79) |
7.5 (0.30) |
7-Tube |
29.0 (1.14) or 31.5 (1.24) |
80.9 (3.19) |
35.0 (1.38) |
15.0 (0.59) |
19-Tube |
50.8 (2.00) |
128.9 (5.08) |
55.0 (2.17) |
25.0 (0.98) |
Step 4 - Slide the end cap over the end of the conventional cable or BOF cable to be sealed. Position the end cap to ensure a 25 mm (1 in) minimum overlap (see figure 1A1-1).
1A1-2
METHOD 1A1
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