AFL's High Strength Steel Wire (HSSW) Armored Fiber Optic cable provides the reliability needed for network backbones in harsh environment conditions.  The high strength galvanized plow steel armor is enhanced and offers a significant improvement in mechanical performance as compared to traditional steel tape armored cables.  With a near ten-fold improvement in tensile performance, a two-fold improvement in crush resistance, and a three-fold improvement in impact energy resistance, AFL's HSSW armored fiber optic cable provides the strength and durability needed for the most extreme conditions.  Ideal for use as a direct buried cable in pipelines, oil and gas fields, heavy industrial sites and a variety of additional harsh environments, AFL's HSSW armored cable meets or exceeds all requirements specified in Telcordia GR-20-Core.