Which statement best describes ADSS cables?

Which statement best describes ADSS cables?

• A. All dielectric Self Supporting
• B. All Metallic Self Supporting
• C. All Dielectric Shielded System
• D. Aerial Dielectric Safety System

Answer: (A)

ADSS cables are designed for aerial fiber deployments and are all-dielectric and self-supporting. “All-dielectric” means the entire cable is non-conductive—no metal conductors or shielding—so there’s no electrical path through the cable and it won’t carry current or create ground faults. “Self-supporting” means the cable itself provides the tensile strength needed to span between poles without a separate messenger wire, using strength elements like aramid fibers (often called Kevlar) and fiberglass-reinforced polymer in the construction. This combination allows you to install long spans safely on power/telecom poles while minimizing electrical hazards and and weather-related sag, since the cable relies on its own strength rather than an additional supporting wire.

ADSS cables are designed for aerial fiber deployments and are all-dielectric and self-supporting. “All-dielectric” means the entire cable is non-conductive—no metal conductors or shielding—so there’s no electrical path through the cable and it won’t carry current or create ground faults. “Self-supporting” means the cable itself provides the tensile strength needed to span between poles without a separate messenger wire, using strength elements like aramid fibers (often called Kevlar) and fiberglass-reinforced polymer in the construction. This combination allows you to install long spans safely on power/telecom poles while minimizing electrical hazards and and weather-related sag, since the cable relies on its own strength rather than an additional supporting wire.