Cable Pulling Lubricants

Polywater® F for Fiber Optic Cable Pulling

Polywater® Lubricant F is a high performance, pourable liquid lubricant recommended for long, difficult, lightguide outside plant fiber optic cable pulls. It is also suitable for use on other types of communications cable, including coaxial and copper pair. Polywater® Lubricant F is slow drying and leaves a lubricating film after its water-base has evaporated. Lubricant F uniquely wets out and coats cable for complete lubrication over long distance pulls. It is compatible with a broad range of cable jackets and will not stress crack low density polyethylene. Polywater® Lubricant WF (winter grade) has the same characteristics as Polywater® Lubricant F and is specially formulated for use in temperatures as low as -30°C (-20°F). Key Features Easy To Pour Into Innerducts and Feeder Tubes Superior Friction Reduction for Lower Tension Pulls Compatible* With Cable Jackets, Including PE Types Proven in Installation of Over 40,000,000 meters of Fiber Cable Lubrication System Available for Easy Application Wets Out and Covers PE Jackets Thoroughly Lubricates Long Pulls Slow Drying With Lubricious Residue for Lasting Lubrication Available in Cold Weather (Non-Freezing) Formula

Specifications Parameter Value Lubricity Low Shear (straight conduit sections): LDPE-jacketed cable on LDPE innerduct at 2.2 N/m (.15 lbs./ft.) (weight of cable) sidewall force, coefficient of static friction <.15. High Shear (bent conduit sections): LDPE-jacketed cable on LDPE innerduct at 2.91 kN/m (200 lbs./ft.) sidewall force, coefficient of static friction <.12. Percent non-volatile solids 4.5 to 5.5% Appearance Transparent to slightly opaque, orange-colored, stringy liquid material Wax, grease and silicone content none Temperature use range -5°C to 50°C (20°F to 120°F) for Polywater® F; -30°C to 50°C (-20°F to 120°F) for Polywater® WF pH 8.0 to 9.5 Cable compatibility No deleterious effects on physical or electrical properties of common* cable jackets. Polyethylene stress cracking No stress cracking on LDPE cable jacket when tested by ASTM D1693. Temperature stability No more than a 20% change in Brookfield viscosity from 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 100°F). No phase-out after five freeze/thaw cycles or 24-hour exposure at 50°C (120°F). Toxicity Non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Industrial use only. Flammability Lubricant has no flash point and dried residue is non-flammable. Cleanup Complete cleanup possible with water

Package Size and Catalog Numbers Package Size Lubricant Units/Case F® WF® 208L drum (55-gallon) F-Drum WF-Drum 1 18.9L pail (5-gallon) F-640 WF-640 1 9.6L jug (2½-gallon) F-320 WF-320 2 3.8L jug (1-gallon) F-128 WF-128 4 0.95L squeeze bottle (1-qt) F-35 WF-35 12

*Contact KST Plus Ltd. or American Polywater® for specific recommendations on LSZH or LSHF cable jacket types.

Important Notice: The statements and information here are made in good faith based on tests and observations we believe to be reliable. However, the completeness and accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. Before using, the end-user should conduct whatever evaluations are necessary to determine that the product is suitable for the intended use. The user assumes all risks and liability in connection with such use. The statements contained herein are made in lieu of all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed. American Polywater's only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proven to be defective. Except for the replacement remedy, KST Plus Ltd. or American Polywater shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage, direct or indirect, arising from the use or the failure to properly use these products, regardless of the legal theory asserted. The foregoing may not be altered except by a written agreement by the officers of American Polywater Corporation.