Fiber Optic Cable Pulling Lubricant Selection Guide
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There are a large variety of fiber cable pulling lubricant on the market for different applications, which type should you choose for your current project? This brief selection guide make this decision much easier for you.
>> Polywater Lubricant Characteristics Chart
Lube | Color | Liquid or Gel | % Solids | Lowest Temp Usable | Relative Drying Time | Relative Stringiness | Product Base | Non-Staining | Universally Cable Compatible | Temperature Stable | Combustible Dried Residue | Relative Cling-ability |
J | White | Gel | 3.5-5.5% | 20°F | Slow | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
WJ | White | Gel | 3.5-5.5% | -20°F | Slow | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
PJ | White | Liquid | 1.7-2.3% | 20°F | Slow | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | Medium |
DB | Blue | Thick Tel | 2.5-3.5% | 20°F | Moderate | Low | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | High |
SPY | Opaque Yellow | Thin Liquid | 3.0-4.0% | 32°F | Fast | Low | Complex Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
WSPY | Opaque Yellow | Thin Liquid | 3.0-4.0% | -20°F | Moderate | Low | Complex Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
FTTx | Opaque White | Thin Liquid | 3.0-4.0% | 32°F | Fast | Low | Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | High |
F | Orange | Liquid | 3.0-4.0% | 20°F | Slow | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
WF | Orange | Liquid | 3.0-4.0% | -20°F | Slow | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
LZ | Opaque White | Gel | 3.0-4.0% | 20°F | Moderate | High | Complex Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | None | High |
CLR | Clear | Thick Gel | 3.0% | 20°F | Moderate | Moderate | Complex Polymer Gel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | High |
RL | Clear | Thick Gel | 3.0% | 20°F | Moderate | Low | Silicone Enhanced Gel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Moderate |
NL | White | Liquid | 2.0% | 20°F | Moderate | Moderate | Silicone Enhanced Liquid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Moderate |
NN | White | Liquid | 3.0-5.0% | 20°F | Slow | Low | Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Moderate |
NB | White | Liquid | 5.0-7.0% | 20°F | Slow | Low | Polymer/Silicone w/Rollers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Moderate |
WX | Yellow | Gel | 4.5-6.5% | 20°F | Slow | Low | Complex Wax Base | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | High |
P | White | Liquid | 6.0% | N/A | Slow | Low | Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | N/A |
PM | White | Liquid | 15-20% | N/A | Slow | Low | Polymer/Silicone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | N/A |
A | Clear | Liquid | 0.3-0.7% | 20°F | Fast | High | Simple Polyer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Low |
G | Clear | Gel | 0.5-1.5% | 20°F | Fast | Moderate | Simple Polymer/Water | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum | Low |
>> Polywater Lubricant Applications Chart
Lube |
Application |
J | Specification grade. Use for any communications, electrical, CATV, or control cable pull. Especially effective on long, difficult, multi-bend pulls of heavy cable in hot environments. The only proven-safe choice for fire-retardant cables. |
WJ | Winter grade. Same as "J" but for cold weather. Both "J" and "WJ" may be pumped, hand-applied, or used in the Front End Pack™ bag system. |
PJ | Same as "J" but for horizontal pulls. Pours and pumps more readily, allowing easier dispersion throughout conduit systems. |
DB | Formulated for easy hand application. For short- to medium-length pulls of electrical, CATV, data, and communication cable. Ideal for vertical pulls of inside wire. |
SPY | Very thin, sprayable formula designed for electrical wire and cable. Spray onto cable or into conduit with choice of three applicators, or apply with available saturated wipes. |
WSPY | Winter grade. Same as "SPY" but for cold weather. Both "SPY" and "WSPY" are for spray or wipe application and employ the latest thin-film lubrication technology. |
FTTx | Formula designed for "Last Mile" fiber drops. Apply by quart spray or saturated wipe for convenient pulling or pushing of small cables. The saturated wipes are ideal for preventing insertion loss in Cat 6 data cables (also known as "attenuation loss"). |
F | Pourable formula designed for fiber optic cable, but suitable for all communication, data, CATV, and electrical types. Pour or use with the LP-D5 Automatic Drill Pump. |
WF | Winter grade pourable lubricant for optical cables. Same as "F" but specially formulated for use in cold weather temperatures as low as -20°. |
LZ | Specification-grade lubricant compatible with low-smoke zero-halogen and low-smoke halogen-free(LSZH/LSHF) cables. Research has shown that most commercially available lubricants are incompatible with LSZH cables. |
CLR | Transparent lubricant for users who prefer a crystal clear gel in electrical and datacom applications. |
RL | Formulated specifically for softer premise cable jackets. Use for lightweight fiber-optic, coaxial, and other types of premise data cable pulls, especially vertical, inside wiring where wall and carpet stains must be avoided. |
NL | Formulated for the unique requirements of network cabling. A silicone enhanced liquid for use with all types of communication cable, including copper, fiber optic, and coaxial (including low density polyethylene). |
NN | Contains silicone. Use for the longest, toughest, horizontal pulls of any cable. Suitable for silicone-lined and pre-lubricated duct. Best choice for water-filled conduits. |
NB | Same as "NN" but contains tiny plastic ball bearings. Use for very long, straight pulls of lightweight cable, such as fiber optic cable. |
WX | A significant improvement over old-style wax lubes that separate with heat and age. Its high cling factor and water resistance make it an excellent choice for pulling cable through water-filled conduits. |
P | Specially formulated to pre-lubricate conduit before blowing (air-floating), pushing, or pulling cables. Suitable for use with both high air speed (open) and piston (push/pull) type blowing machines. |
PM | A very thin, highly concentrated cable blowing lubricant specially formulated to aide the installation of micro-cables into micro-tubes. |
A | For short, straight, horizontal pulls of any cable type in mild temperatures. Pours and pumps easily. For more difficult pulls, use "F" or "PJ." |
G | Use for short, straight pulls of underground cable or inside wire. Pump, hand apply, or use with the Front EndPack™ bag system. For more difficult pulls, use "J" or "NN." |