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
Fiber Optic Cleaning
Improper cleaning is the top cause of network failures. The tolerance to dirt or contamination on the ends of the ferrules of a connector is near zero. Network operators claim that 15-50% of all network problems can be traced to dirty connectors causing connection problems.
Mitigate the risk of fiber optic contamination with fiber optic cleaners, fiber cleaning pens, and cleaning wipes. These handy fiber cleaners can remove contaminants like: dust, dirt, oils, film residue, and solvent coating.
Airborne dirt particles are about the size of the core of SM fiber and are usually silica-based - they may scratch PC connectors if not removed! Patch panels have mating adapters that can become contaminated if left open to the air or scrape off foreign particles under repeated usage. We recommend you always keep dust caps on connectors, bulkhead splices, patch panels, or anything else that is going to have a connection made with it.
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 |
