Description
A long-lasting cable lubricant that reduces friction for communication cable installation.
Polywater® FTTx is a highly concentrated sprayable cable installation lubricant that greatly reduces cable friction with only a thin coating. The convenient application makes it a cleaner process compared to traditional wax and gel lubricants. FTTx is a long-lasting cable lubricant that is suitable for all types of communication cable installations and provides the lowest tensions in fiber drops, pushing cable, and data and OSP cable installations.
Polywater® FTTx
- Reduces friction with ultra-thin coating level
- Cleaner than conventional gel lubes
- Prevents attenuation on high-performance data cables caused by gels
- Spray or wipe application that dries quickly
Features
Features
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HIGH PERFORMANCE Maximum friction reduction with ultra-thin coating levels
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EASY TO USE Spray or wipe application that dries quickly
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PRECISE APPLICATION Cleaner pull process when compared to traditional wax and gel lubricants, particularly at the receiving end of the pull
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LOW FRICTION RESIDUE Long-lasting residue continues to lubricate even when dry
- COMPATIBLE Suitable for a variety of cable jacket types
Product Notes
- Meets Telcordia GR-356-CORE; Generic Requirements for Optical Cable Innerduct, Associated Conduit, and Accessories.
- Meets Plastics Pipe Institute MS-5: Model Specification for HDPE Solid Wall Conduit for Power and Communications Applications.
- Has no flash point and dried residue is non-flammable.
- Has a minimal effect on the data-carrying capacity of high-speed Cat. 5E, 6, and 6A copper cable. As a “thin film” lubricant, FTTx prevents cable signal attenuation caused by gels.
Specifications
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| PROPERTY | RESULT |
| APPEARANCE | Slightly thickened, white liquid |
| PERCENT NON‑VOLATILE SOLIDS | 3% |
| VOC CONTENT | 0 gms/liter |
| VISCOSITY | 250-1250 CPS @ 10 RPM |
| PH | 6.5–8.0 |
Additional Information
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What's in the Box
What’s in the Box
- Qty 1 - Polywater® FTTx Cable Installation Lubricant, CABLE PULLING LUBRICANTS
| SKU # | Package Description | Units/Case |
|---|---|---|
| FTTx-D20 | 20-count wipe canister | 12 |
| FTTx-35LR | 1-quart / 0.95-liter bottle with sprayer | 12 |
| FTTx-128 | 1-gallon / 3.8-liter jug | 4 |
| FTTx-640 | 5-gallon / 18.9-liter pail | 1 |
