- Follow the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for all installations - Cables installed near high voltage lines should be grounded - Cables that contain a corrugated steel tape should be grounded - The steel messenger shall be grounded - Maintain proper clearances. - Follow the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for all installations - Cables installed near high voltage lines should be grounded - Cables that contain a corrugated steel tape should be grounded - The steel messenger shall be grounded - Maintain proper clearances. The coating options include zinc or zinc with 5% aluminum and are categorized Class A, B, and C, where class refers to the amount of coating around each wire. Class B is 2x class A and class C is 3x class A. For more aggressive environments such as coastal areas and for those wanting to have their. 1. 1 This procedure provides general information for aerial installation of a Corning Optical Communications FlexNAPTM System cable assembly. Prysmian never has a pre-determined answer to a challenge – instead. At Bekaert, we manufacture every aerial messenger cable based on your exact specifications, including shape, composition and mechanical characteristics. Building to your specifications while maintaining the industry's safety standards allows us to manufacture high-quality products with every order. Aerial Cables are supplied as. Aerial Cable Installation Deploying fiber above ground on poles or towers removes the need for underground digging and is particularly useful when the ground is uneven, rocky or both.