An ADSS cable RFQ that produces accurate, comparable quotations requires 15+ technical parameters — not just “48-core ADSS, 500m span.” Missing parameters force manufacturers to make assumptions, and those assumptions produce quotations that can’t be compared. This guide lists what every ADSS RFQ must include.
Essential RFQ Parameters
- Fiber count and ITU-T type (G.652D, G.655, etc.)
- Span length(s) — longest span and typical span
- Line voltage at cable attachment point
- Jacket material (PE or AT) and thickness
- Jacket construction (single or double)
- MAT and RTS requirements
- Aramid yarn specification (denier, strand count, brand)
- Applicable standards (IEC 60794, IEEE 1222, national codes)
- Environmental conditions (wind speed, ice thickness, temperature range, pollution level)
- Quantity in kilometers, with drum length preferences
- Required documentation (type-test certificates, factory OTDR reports)
- Incoterms and delivery port
- Warranty requirements
Related Reading: Quotation comparison · TDS reading guide · IEC 60794 procurement
Key Takeaways
- Missing parameters force manufacturers to assume — and assumptions produce incomparable quotations.
- Include all 13+ parameters above. Every omission adds ambiguity.
- Specify required documentation in the RFQ, not after quotation receipt.
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