Product Description
GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS 89568 LUBRICANT POLYWATER 5000 (6 PER CARTON)
Polywater® Prelube 5000™ reduces frictional drag during the blowing of small diameter fiber optic microcable into microtube duct. It increases the length of cable that can be blown in a single shot. Prelube 5000™ is more concentrated, yet less viscous, than Prelube 2000™ (for blowing conventional fiber cables). The improved chemistry allows this product to spread further and reduce friction at extremely low coating levels. The lower viscosity allows practical application into the microtubes.
Easy to use. It can be squeezed into the small diameter microducts
Works at extremely low coating levels. It coats further and more effectively than conventional blowing lubricants
Has proven superior in side-by-side testing in blown microcable installations
Is compatible with known microcable plastic jackets. However, it should not be used for resin-coated fiber cables
Application
The microduct tubing must be pressure tight. Clean and dry the tubing by blowing a tight-fitting foam sponge through the microduct with high pressure. If excess water or dirt comes from the microduct, repeat the process. Trapped water can block the air flow.
Prelube 5000™ is effective at quantities as low as 0.05 mg/cm². Squeeze recommended amount of lubricant from the table below into the duct. Quantity can be measured with a syringe or estimated based on duct fill length (table below). Spread lubricant by blowing a foam carrier or sponge through the microduct as many times as necessary to avoid puddling at the front of the duct.
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. Sold in case of six 8 oz.(.24l) squeeze bottles
P/N 89568 Polywater® Prelube 5000™ Weight: 6 lbs (2.7kg) per case