Siemon ColorCodedCuffs™ (CCC) offer a safe, easy-to-install and environmentally responsible way to identify carrier cable in overcrowded cell towers. Unlike electrical tape, CCC’s will not leave behind glue or chemical residue and are designed to cycle up to 200 times, ensuring a long life and reducing the need for replacement. The full 360° visibility ensure easy identification from any angle and promise a secure fit that will not slide along the cable – meaning they’ll remain where they’re installed. For more information or to request a sample, please fill out the form below.

  • Injection molded, single-piece design allows for toolless, one handed installation, even while wearing work gloves.
  • Designed with UV-rated materials to meet 746C (f1) standards.
  • Dual-rib retention system ensures a perfect fit without movement.
  • Color matched to industry standards are consistent with electrical tape that can be easily viewed from any angle.

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CCC Overview

Part Numbers

Color1/2" Coax
Siemon Part Number
1/2" Coax
CEQ Part Number
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BlueCCC-0.63-C10-BLCEQ.54795
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BrownCCC-0.63-C10-BNCEQ.54797
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GreenCCC-0.63-C10-GNCEQ.54796
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OrangeCCC-0.63-C10-ORCEQ.54803
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RedCCC-0.63-C10-RDCEQ.54800
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PinkCCC-0.63-C10-PKCEQ.54802
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SlateCCC-0.63-C10-SLCEQ.54798
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VioletCCC-0.63-C10-VTCEQ.54799
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WhiteCCC-0.63-C10-WTCEQ.54801
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YellowCCC-0.63-C10-YLCEQ.54804

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Samples are available for customers in the contiguous United States only.







Expandable ColorCodedCuffs™

Small - available to order now
Medium & large - available end of May 2023

The latest Siemon expandable ColorCodedCuff (CCC) provides telecom contractors an updated means to replace vinyl tape. The CCC is a safe, robust and quick way to install cable identification for use in outdoor rated fiber, power and  RF cables. The injection-molded single piece design with a living hinge, allows for a tool-less, one-handed installation, providing 360° color coverage.

In partnership with multiple OEM’s, carriers, and contractors, the CCC’s were developed to employ a safer, environmentally friendly means of cable color coding for both Macro and Small Cell installations, all the way back to the BBU’s.

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3 Size Options*

The ColorCodedCuff is designed to accommodate a large range of fiber (CPRI), power and RF, with outer diameters ranging from 0.19" to 0.69".

  • Small (SM) – 4.8mm to 8.6mm (0.19" to 0.34")
    *Available to order now
  • Medium (MD) – 8.3mm to 12.7mm (0.34" to 0.52")
    *Release date is May, 2023
  • Large (LG) – 12.4mm to 17.5mm (0.52" to 0.70")
    *Release date is May, 2023

Ruggedized Construction

Designed with UV and environmental rated materials.
Suitable for harsh, outdoor environments, Siemon’s CCCs
are composed of chemical resistant materials suitable for
ultraviolet exposure, water immersion and ice build-up.

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1. Flexible

Flexible retention fingers support use within a range of cable diameters by cuff size.

2. Triple Living Hinge

Increased reliability and retention at extreme temperatures

3. Easy Latch

Our robust latch design provides tool-less, one handed installation while wearing gloves.

4. Identification

Additional size identification on the inside of the CCC.

Color Coded

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A superior alternative to electrical tape, CCCs are color-matched to industry standards and are an eco-friendly and durable identification solution that eliminates field issues associated with tape flagging, fading, and deteriorating adhesive.

360° Coverage

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Allows for complete color coding when viewed from any direction.

Single Piece Design

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The injection molded, single piece design makes it easy to install cuffs onto multiple cable diameters.

 

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Mechanical Parameters

CABLE O.D.Small: 4.8mm to 8.6mm (0.19" to 0.34") Medium: 8.3mm to 12.7mm (0.34" to 0.52") Large: 12.4mm to 17.5mm (0.52" to 0.70")
RETENTION FORCE10N (2.2 lbf)
DIMENSIONS (INSTALLED)Small: 19.1mm (0.75") x 12.7mm (0.50") Medium: 19.1mm (0.75") x 18mm (0.71") Large: 19.1mm (0.75") x 23mm (0.91")
INSTALLATION TEMPERATURE-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)*
OPERATING TEMPERATURE-45°C to 70°C (-49°F to 158°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE-45°C to 70°C (-49°F to 158°F)
CYCLE LIFERated for 200 installations on same or larger cable ODs
MATERIALPolypropylene, Flame retardant, UV stabilized, PVC-free, RoHS, REACH
FLAMMABILITY RATINGUL 94 V-0, IEC 60695-11-10, -20
UV RESISTANCEUL 746C (f2), 1000 hr.Xenon-Arc UV exposure
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDSIEC 60068, Mil-STD-810GH
SHELF LIFE20 Years

*For installations in temperatures less than -25°C/-13°F, cuffs must be cycled at room temperature.

Ordering Information

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SIZEQUANTITY PER BAGCOLOR
SM = Small
MD = Medium
LG = Large
1H = 100
25 = 25
BLU = Blue
BRN = Brown
GRN = Green
ORG = Orange
RED = Red
PNK = Pink
SLT = Slate
VLT = Violet
WHT = White
YLW = Yellow

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Samples are available for customers in the contiguous United States only.