Polywater | Lubricant Squeeze Bottle | #CGL-35
Polywater | PART #CGL-35
Prelube 2000™ Cable Blowing Lubricant
DESCRIPTION
Polywater® CGL is a slow-drying gel cable pulling lubricant that leaves a thin, slippery film that retains its lubricity for months after use. Polywater CGL does not sustain flame when used with fire-retardant cables and systems. Its dried residue is nonconductive and noncombustible. Ideal for fiber optic, copper or coaxial cable pulls.
- Low Friction Coefficient: Tension reduction on all types of cable jackets.
- High Cling Factor: Clings to jacket for better lubrication on long runs.
- Specification Grade: Meets performance requirements in outside plant and premise applications.
- Clean: Contains no grease or waxes and will not cement cables in conduit.
- Compatible: Including LSZH/LSHF, fire-rated, and plenum cable jackets.
SPECIFICATIONS & APPLICATIONS
- Appearance: Opaque-white stringy gel. Light gel viscosity (35,000-50,000 cps @ 10 rpm).
- Combustibility: CGL has no flash point and dried residue is non-flammable.
- Coatability: CGL will wet out evenly on cable jacket surfaces. It will not bead up or rub off the cable jacket. A 1-inch diameter XLPE cable dipped 6 inches into CGL and then withdrawn and held vertically will retain at least 25 grams of CGL for 1 minute at 70°F.
- Cable Compatibility: No deleterious effects on physical or electrical properties of cable jackets.
- Polyethylene Stress Cracking: No stress cracking on LDPE cable jackets when tested by ASTM D1693.
PRODUCT & PACKAGE NOTES
- Meets Telcordia GR-356-CORE; Generic Requirements for Optical Cable Innerduct, Associated Conduit, and Accessories.
- UL Listed. UL Listed to Canadian safety standards.
- Polywater CGL is a gel material and can be applied by hand or using Polywater’s LP-D5 pump.
- Polywater CGL is safe for the aquatic environment and meets California regulation CCR 22.
- Polywater CGL is suitable for use on PE and low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) communication cable jackets.
- Polywater CGL comes in two grades: Regular Grade and Winter Grade (for cold weather use in temperatures as low as -20°F / -30°C).
- Polywater CGL can also be pumped using the LP-D5 Drill-Powered Pump.
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Common Questions About the Polywater CGL Prelube 2000 Cable Blowing Lubricant
What is Polywater CGL Prelube 2000 used for?
Polywater CGL Prelube 2000 is used to reduce pulling tension during fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable installations, leaving a thin, long-lasting lubricating film inside conduit.
Who should use Polywater CGL lubricant?
This lubricant is ideal for fiber installers, telecom contractors, OSP crews, and utility technicians performing long cable pulls or cable blowing in outside plant and premise environments.
What makes Polywater CGL different from standard cable pulling lubricants?
CGL is a slow drying gel that clings to cable jackets, remains lubricious for months, and dries to a nonconductive, noncombustible residue without cementing cables inside conduit.
How Polywater CGL Improves Cable Pulling and Blowing Performance
Polywater CGL Prelube 2000 improves installation efficiency by delivering low friction tension reduction across a wide range of cable jacket types. Its high cling factor ensures consistent lubrication on long runs, while its clean, grease-free formula protects conduit systems and supports safe use with fire-rated and LSZH cables.
At a Glance
• Gel cable pulling and blowing lubricant for fiber, copper, and coax
• Low friction coefficient for reduced pulling tension
• High cling factor for long conduit runs
• Slow drying film that remains lubricious for months
• Nonflammable and nonconductive when dry
• Compatible with LSZH, fire rated, and plenum cables
• Meets Telcordia and UL performance standards