Fiber Optic Cable Hardware

SVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers

Fiber Optic Cable Hardware

AFL's SVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers are designed to eliminate the damage caused by
Aeolian vibration and reduce overall vibration on bare cables. Made of weather-resistant,
non-corrosive plastic, these dampers have a large, helically-formed damping section sized
for the cable. A smaller gripping section gently grips the cable. Each damper is marked
with the conductor range and color coded to indicate the cable diameter size range.
Line design, temperature, tension, wind flow exposure and history of vibration on similar
construction in the location are factors to consider when determining the amount of
protection required. Installation can be on both sides of the support location—at least one
hand-width from the ends of Armor Rods or cable hardware. Depending on the customer's
specific conditions, AFL recommends the SVD Spiral Vibration Damper in accordance with
the recommended application chart for the following:

• Conductors between 0.250 inches and 0.500 inches O.D. (used with tietop insulators and rural construction)
• Optical Ground Wires (OPGW) and Overhead Ground Wires (OHGW) in accordance with the recommended application chart

L*
OVERALL LENGTH (APPROX.)

GRIPPING SECTION

* For "L" dimensions, see table below. BALL END

CABLE

Ordering Information
Select catalog number based on cable diameter. Example: for 0.512" diameter, order SVD462/563

Conductor Diameter Cross Reference

CONDUCTOR DIAMETER "L" ROD LENGTH WEIGHT COLOR STANDARD
AFL NO. PLP NO.
RANGE INCHES (MM) INCHES (MM) LBS (KG) CODE PACK
SVD250/326 5050103 0.250-0.326 (6.35-8.29) 49 (1244) 29 (13.154) Light Blue 50
SVD327/461 5050104 0.327-0.461 (8.30-11.72) 51 (1295) 31 (14.061) Black 50
SVD462/563 5050105 0.462-0.563 (1.73-14.32) 53 (1346) 34 (15.422) Yellow 50
SVD564/770 5050106 0.564-0.770 (14.33-19.30) 64 (1625) 50 (22.679) Green 25

High Mass Cross Reference

CONDUCTOR DIAMETER "L" ROD LENGTH WEIGHT COLOR STANDARD
AFL NO. PLP NO.
RANGE INCHES (MM) INCHES (MM) LBS (KG) CODE PACK
SVD250/326HM 5050200 0.250-0.326 (6.35-8.29) 87 (2209) 55 (24.948) Light Blue 50
SVD327/461HM 5050201 0.327-0.461 (8.30-11.72) 91 (2311) 60 (27.216) Black 50
SVD462/563HM 5050202 0.462-0.563 (1.73-14.32) 94 (2387) 65 (29.483) Yellow 50
SVD564/770HM 5050203 0.564-0.770 (14.33-19.30) 96 (2438) 55 (24.948) Green 25
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SVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers (cont.)

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Damper Recommendations for Placement

Damper Recommendation applies for specified AFL dampers only. If alternative type or different manufacturer dampers are applied instead, it is
possible that damage will occur on the conductor and/or the accessories.

GRIPPING SECTION DAMPING SECTION

NOTE: SMALLER HELIX

INITIAL TENSION PERCENTAGE OF CABLE RATED BREAKING STRENGH AT NOMINAL TEMPERATURE 60°F
0-10% 11-15% 16-20% >20%
SPAN LENGTH STANDARD HIGH MASS STANDARD HIGH MASS STANDARD HIGH MASS STANDARD HIGH MASS
< 800 ft. 2/s 1/s 2/s 1/s 4/s 2/s 4/s 2/s
801-1400 ft. 4/s 2/s 4/s 2/s 6/s 4/s 6/s 4/s
1401-2400 ft. 6/s 4/s 6/s 4/s 8/s 4/s 8/s 4/s
2401-3000 ft. 8/s 4/s 8/s 4/s 10/s 6/s 10/s 6/s
3001-3500 ft. 10/s 6/s 10/s 6/s 12/s 6/s 12/s 6/s
3501-4000 ft. 12/s 6/s 12/s 6/s 16/s 8/s 16/s 8/s
4001-4500 ft. 16/s 8/s 16/s 8/s 18/s 10/s 18/s 10/s
4501-5000 ft. 18/s 10/s 18/s 10s 20/s 10/s 20/s 10/s

Symbol Designation
2/s = 2 dampers per span, 1 on each end of the span
4/s = 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
6/s = 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
8/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 1 damper on each end of the span
10/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
12/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
16/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
18/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
20/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 1 damper on each end of the span

Placement and Spacing

1. SVD shall be placed approximately 5 inches away from any line hardware (suspension, deadend, armor rods, other SVDs, etc.).
2. SVDs can be nestled in tandem for up to three units to prevent the units from interfering with each other.
3. SVDs shall be applied to bare cable only to ensure proper performance.

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AVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers

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AFL's AVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers are designed to eliminate the damage
caused by Aeolian vibration and reduce overall vibration on bare All-Dielectric
Self-Supporting (ADSS) cables. Made of weather-resistant, non-corrosive plastic,
these dampers have a large, helically-formed damping section sized for the ADSS
cable. A smaller gripping section gently grips the ADSS cable. Each damper is
marked with the conductor range and color coded to indicate the cable diameter
size range.
Line design, temperature, tension, wind flow exposure and history of vibration
on similar construction in the location are factors to consider when determining
the amount of protection required. Installation can be on both sides of the
support location—at least one hand-width from the ends of Armor Rods or cable
hardware. Depending on the customer's specific conditions, AFL recommends the
AVD Spiral Vibration Damper for ADSS cable in accordance with the recommended
application chart.

L*
OVERALL LENGTH (APPROX.)

GRIPPING SECTION

BALL END
CABLE

* For "L" dimensions, see table below.

Ordering Information

Select catalog number based on cable diameter. Example: for 0.512" diameter, order AVD462/563

Conductor Diameter Cross Reference

CONDUCTOR DIAMETER RANGE "L" ROD LENGTH WEIGHT STANDARD
AFL NO. PLP NO.
inches (mm) inches (mm) lbs (KG) PACK
AVD250/326 50502393 0.250-0.326 (6.35-8.29) 49 (1244) 27 (12.247) 50
AVD327/461 50502272 0.327-0.461 (8.30-11.72) 51 (1295) 30 (12.701) 50
AVD462/563 50502274 0.462-0.563 (1.73-14.32) 53 (1346) 30 (13.608) 50
AVD564/770 50509862 0.564-0.770 (14.33-19.30) 64 (1625) 47 (21.319) 25
AVD771/876 50503057 0.771-0.876 (19.58-22.25) 71 (1803) 29 (13.154) 25
AVD877/1000 50503576 0.877-1.000 (22.26-25.40) 75 (1905) 36 (16.329) 25
AVD1001/1250 50503909 1.001-1.250 (25.41-31.75) 90 (2286) 41 (18.597) 25

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AVD Series Spiral Vibration Dampers (cont.)

Fiber Optic Cable Hardware

Damper Recommendations for Placement

Damper Recommendation applies for specified AFL dampers only. If alternative type or different manufacturer dampers are applied instead,
it is possible that damage will occur on the conductor and/or the accessories.

GRIPPING SECTION DAMPING SECTION

NOTE: SMALLER HELIX

INITIAL TENSION PERCENTAGE OF CABLE RATED BREAKING STRENGTH (RBS) AT NOMINAL TEMPERATURE 60°F
SPAN LENGTH 0-10% 11-15% 16-20% 21-25% >25%
< 250 ft. 0 2/s 2/s 2/s 2/s
251-500 2/s 2/s 2/s 2/s 4/s
501-800 2/s 2/s 2/s 4/s 4/s
801-1600 4/s 4/s 4/s 6/s 6/s
1601-2400 6/s 6/s 6/s 8/s 8/s
2401-3000 8/s 8/s 8/s 10/s 10/s
3001-3500 10/s 10/s 10/s 12/s 12/s
3501-4000 12/s 12/s 12/s 16/s 16/s
4001-4500 16/s 16/s 16/s 16/s 18/s
4501-5000 18/s 18/s 18/s 18/s 20/s

Symbol Designation
2/s = 2 dampers per span, 1 on each end of the span
4/s = 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
6/s = 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
8/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 1 damper on each end of the span
10/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
12/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
16/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 2 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
18/s = 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span
20/s = 4 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem + 3 dampers in tandem on each end of the span

Placement and Spacing

1. AVD shall be placed approximately 5 inches away from any line hardware (suspension, deadend, armor rods, other SVDs, etc.).
2. AVDs can be nestled in tandem for up to three units to prevent the units from interfering with each other.
3. AVDs shall be applied to bare cable only to ensure proper performance.

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