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A cable assembly is provided, adapted to be installed into a duct by means of a combination of blowing and mechanical feeding. The cable assembly comprises: at least one flexible signal transmitting member for transmitting optical signals, a first layer surrounding said at least one signal transmitting member such that at least one signal transmitting member is in touching contact with said first layer, and a second layer arranged outwardly of said first layer, said second layer being a non-thermoplastic layer comprising a non-thermoplastic, crosslinked polyethylene material. A method of producing the cable assembly is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Structures mécaniques pour assurer la résistance à la traction et la protection externe des fibres, p.ex. câbles de transmission optique
• G02B 6/52 - Installation souterraine ou sous l'eau; Installation à travers des tubes, des conduits ou des canalisations en utilisant un fluide, p.ex. de l'air
• G02B 6/54 - Installation souterraine ou sous l'eau; Installation à travers des tubes, des conduits ou des canalisations en utilisant des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. des dispositifs pour tirer ou pousser