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Multi-Purpose Liquid Cable Lubricant

Product Description

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Multi-Purpose Liquid is a high performance silicone enhanced lubricant

that offers superior friction reduction recommended for use with most types of

communication cable including copper, ﬁber optic and coaxial. Pourable formula

is especially suitable for longer cable pulls. This lubricant is suitable for low

viscosity cable pulls in the outside environment.

Friction Testing

Friction is determined using standard Telcordia test procedure

. The duct is

wrapped 420° around a three-foot diameter. A 25-lb incoming weight is attached

to the cable as it is pulled at a set rate of 65 feet per minute. A load cell takes

pulling tension data which is used to determine a “dynamic” friction coefﬁcient.

Below is typical data.

Coefﬁcient of Friction for MDPE Jacket Cable into HDPE Smoothwall Innerduct

Tension Incoming (lb) Unlubricated Lubricated with 3M MPL

25 >0.30 0.08

Product Features and Beneﬁts

Feature Beneﬁt

Compatible with most commonly used

communication cable jackets

One solution used for variety of cable pulling jobs

Non-staining/non hazardous

Safe to use/dispose

Easy to clean off

Slow drying for continuous lubricity

Reduces the need to re-lubricate the cable during a pull

Increase in productivity and cost-effective

High cling

Stays on the cable and completely covers it

Decreases friction

Temperature stable Consistent results for each job

Silicone enhanced for superior friction

reduction

Low probability for damaged cables during pull

Telcordia Standard TR-NWT-002811; Generic Requirements for Cable Placing Lubricants.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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3M™ Multi-Purpose Liquid Cable Lubricant Product Description 3M™ Multi-Purpose Liquid is a high performance silicone enhanced lubricant that offers superior friction reduction recommended for use with most types of communication cable including copper, fiber optic and coaxial. Pourable formula is especially suitable for longer cable pulls. This lubricant is suitable for low viscosity cable pulls in the outside environment. Friction Testing Friction is determined using standard Telcordia test procedure1.
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Application Use Use for all types of cable installations, including: • Ideal for longer cable pulls • Silicone-lined and pre-lubricated ducts • Lightweight cable, building construction • Suitable for fiber optic, copper and coaxial communication cable • Outside environment 3M™ Multi-Purpose Liquid Cable Lubricant Cable Lubricant Usage in Gallons Quantity of 3M Multi-Purpose Liquid Cable Lubricant in Gallons (Liters) Length of Pull Feet (Meters) Conduit Size inches (CM) 500 (152) 1,000 (304) 2,000 (608)
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Physical Properties Application Properties: Temperature Use Range: 20°F to 120°F (-5°C to 50°C) Property Result Appearance: Opaque-white, stringy liquid Percent Non-Volatile Solids: 2% VOC Content: 0 gms/liter Viscosity: 1,000 – 3,000 cps @10rpm pH: 6.5 – 7.5 Temperature Stability: No phase-out after five freeze/thaw cycles or five-day exposure at 120°F (50°C). Will not phase out or separate during the shelf life of lubricant.
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