GMP | Polywater® Prelube 2000™ 12 Quart Case | #GMP89141
GMP | PART #GMP89141
DESCRIPTION
Polywater® Prelube 2000™ reduces frictional drag during the blowing of outside plant cable into duct. It increases the length of cable that can be blown in a single shot. Prelube 2000™ can also be used to blow in the hollow microtubes intended to hold future microcables. Over the last decade, Prelube 2000™ has been proven in the blowing of tens of thousands of kilometers of cable in over 20 countries on a variety of cable blowing machines.
- Proven superior to paraffin oils and cable pulling lubricants for cable blowing. The use of this lubricant results in longer installation distances.
- Recommended by most blowing equipment manufacturers. It increases installation distance on all types of machines
- More economical than prelubricated duct. It is fresh lubrication in the field that is quick and easy
- Compatible with common fiber optic cable jackets
Application
A properly installed duct system with pressure-tight duct splices is an absolute necessity for efficient cable blowing. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. The duct must be clean, dry, and mandral tested. Clean the duct by blowing a tight-fitting foam sponge through the duct with high pressure. If excess water or dirt comes from the duct, repeat the process. Prelube 2000™ is effective at a coating thickness of 0.5mg/cm².For smooth-wall duct and high air speed machines (no missile), squeeze the recommended amount of Prelube 2000™ Lubricant from the table below into the duct. Spread the lubricant by blowing a foam carrier through the duct. The quart squeeze bottle is a good package for this type of application.
| Duct Size | Lubricant Quantity per 1,000 feet | Lubricant Quantity per kilometer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inch (2.5cm) | 3 fl. oz. | 300ml |
| 1.25 inch (3cm) | 4 fl. oz. | 400ml |
| 1.5 inch (4cm) | 5 fl. oz. | 500ml |
| 2 inch (5cm) | 6 fl. oz. | 600ml |
For smooth-wall duct (ID 1 to 1.25 in.) and piston type machines, use 5 to 10 fl oz per thousand feet of duct (0.5 to 1.0 liter per kilometer). Place 75% of the lubricant in front of the missile and the rest behind it. The lubricant is spread by the missile as the cable is blown.
The quantities of lubricant appropriate for any job will vary with the size, type, and condition of the duct. Use the recommendations above as a place to start and adjust as necessary.