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Chemical Guide

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Lubricant Application # Cases WeightProduct Types of Pulls Conduit Consistency Methods Recommended Applications Part Number/Packaging (per Pallet) (per Case)

F-100/ Longer horizontal Plastic Pourable Pour For cable installation projects F100QT - 12 Quarts/Case 32 27 lbs.F-100i pulls. For Viscoelastic Pump where longer pulling distances F1001G - 4, 1-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 38 lbs.

all fiber optic, Liquid & higher pulling speeds are F1002J - 2, 2.5-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 45 lbs.copper & typically encountered. Fiber F1005GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 48 lbs.coaxial cables. optic cable. Coaxial cable. F10055GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 491 lbs.

5 Polyethylene innerduct into F100275GT - 275-Gallon Tote N/APVC conduit. F100330GT - 330-Gallon Tote N/A

F-150/ Premium silicone. Plastic Pourable Pour A premium friction reducing cable F150QT - 12 Quarts/Case 32 27 lbs.F-150i Use for longest, Viscoelastic Pump lubricant designed for unusually F1501G - 4, 1-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 38 lbs.

toughest horizontal Liquid difficult cable installations or F1502J - 2, 2.5-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 45 lbs.pulls of all types where pulls of exceptionally long F1505GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 48 lbs.of cable. Suitable distances must be achieved. Fiber F15055GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 491 lbs.for silicone-lined optic cable. Fiber optic cable F150275GT - 275-Gallon Tote N/A& pre-lubricated into Starburst and WaveRibTM F150330GT - 330-Gallon Tote N/Aduct. lubricated duct.

Hydra- Short to medium, Plastic, Gel Pump For heavy cables that tend to BLUEQT - 12 Quarts/Case 32 27 lbs.Lube length pulls. Metal Hand displace liquid lubricants or for BLUEBPQ - 16, 32-oz. Bags/Pail 18 34 lbs.Blue Ideal for vertical Apply indoor cable & wire pulls BLUEBPH - 10, 64-oz. Bags/Pail 18 46 lbs.

pulls inside wire. where lubricant pooling or run BLUE1G - 4, 1-Gallon Jugs/Case 30back would be undesirable. BLUE2J - 2, 2.5-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 lbs.Transmission distribution premise. BLUE5GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 48 lbs.

BLUE55GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 491 lbs.

F-200/ Long, difficult, Plastic Soft Pump For heavy cables that tend to F200QT - 12 Quarts/Case 32 27 lbs.F-200i multi-bend pulls Creamy Gel Bags displace liquid lubricants or F200BPQ - 16, 32-oz. Bags/Pail 18 34 lbs.

of heavy cable. Gel Pour for indoor cable & wire pulls F200BPH - 10, 64-oz. Bags/Pail 18 46 lbs.Horizontal where lubricant pooling or F2001GP - 4, 1-Gallon Pails 30 38 lbs.or vertical pulls. run back would be undesirable. F2005GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 48 lbs.Lubrication of Conventional copper F20055GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 491 lbs.innerduct into telecommunications cables.conduit. Transmission & distribution

power cables. Indoor wire &cable. Semi-conducting jacketedcable. Innerduct into conduit.

F-400 Short to medium, Concrete, Stiff Gel Pump Ideal for wet duct runs, F-400 F4005GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 38 lbs.horizontal or Steel, Hand doesnt wash off in water. Also F40055GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 425 lbs.vertical pulls. Not Tile, Apply for conduit systems whererecommended Plastic water-based lubricants are notfor power cables. effective. Fiber optic cable into

wet duct. Telecommunicationcable or inner duct into concreteor tile conduit systems. Leadjacketed cables. Cable orinnerduct into steel pipelines.

AT-500 Use to pre- Plastic Liquid Pour A high performance silicone AT500QT - 12 Quarts/Case 32 lubricate conduit Pump lubricant used with air-assisted AT5001G - 4, 1-Gallon Jugs/Case 30 37 lbs.in the field prior cable blowing & pushing AT5005GP - 5-Gallon Pail 27 48 lbs.to air-blowing systems. Air-assisted AT50055GD - 55-Gallon Drum 2 491 lbs.or pushing. cable blowing and pushing AT500275GT - 275-Gallon Tote N/A

applications. AT500330GT - 330-Gallon Tote N/A

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HydraLube LubricantsFormulated by our chemists to meet specific requirements, our HydraLube

lubricants are available in a wide range of polymer and silicone-modified materials in gel, creamy gel or pourable forms. ARNCO HydraLube is designedto match the type and weight of cable to be placed. Winter and summer formulations available.

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ARNCO HydraLube lubricantsare available in 275 gallonand 330 gallon bulk totes.Maximize your dollar by purchasing in bulk.

HydraLube Comparison

Free-Flowing Liquids Stiff Gels Blowing Lube

F-100 F-150/ HydraLube F-200/ F-400 AT-500F-150i Blue F-200i

Sidewall Load > 200#/ft X X X X< 200#/ft X X X X X X

Pull Speed > 60 fpm X X X< 60 fpm X X X X

Pull Length > 800 ft. X X X X< 800 ft. X X X X X X

Duct Conditions Wet X X X XDry X X X X X X

Orientation Vertical X X X XHorizontal X X X X X X

Cable Weight Heavy X X X XLight X X X X X X

*Additional dispensing equipment needed.

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*Quantities will vary depending upon conduit conditions. These quantities are based upon maximum expected usage. For information or assistance with your specific pull, please callARNCO customer service at 800-321-7914.

Q (quantity in gallons) = .0008 x L (length of pull) x D (inside diameter of conduit)

Length of Pull (Feet)Conduit

Size 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

1.00" 0.4 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.01.25" 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.01.50" 0.6 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.8 6.02.00" 0.8 1.6 3.2 4.8 6.4 8.02.50" 1.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.03.00" 1.2 2.4 4.8 7.2 9.6 12.03.50" 1.4 2.8 5.6 8.4 11.2 14.04.00" 1.6 3.2 6.4 9.6 12.8 16.05.00" 2.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.06.00" 2.4 4.8 9.6 14.4 19.2 24.0

Quantity of HydraLube Pulling Lubricant in Gallons*

HydraLube Comparison

HydraLube Usage Guide

ARNCO features a complete line of cablelubricant accessories to make your installation job faster, easier and cleaner.Pictured here: 5-gallon pail lube pumpwith hose, cap and valve assembly.

ARNCO developed the pull bench test method to analyze the performance of all our products to simulate field conditions as nearly as possible. Testing is conducted in accordance with the procedures and the drawing described in Bellcore TA-TSY-000356, Issue 2, February, 1991.

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Part No. DescriptionLA 33 Manual lubricant pump for 5-gallon pailLA 55 Manual lubricant pump for 55-gallon drum

Note: Specifications, dimensions and packaging subject to change. Consult factory or representative for current ordering information.

Lubricant PumpModels LA-33 and LA-55 arehand-operated, self-priming,piston-type transfer pumpsthat can easily pump bothliquid and gel-type cable lubricants into conduits oronto cable in cable pullingoperations. Both pumps areequipped with a 10-foot discharge hose fitted with a threadedadapter to allow coupling with ARNCO lubricant applicationcollars. Pumps can be mounted directly on the top of the lubricant container.

Part No. DescriptionLA 34 Hose, Cap and Valve Assembly

Hose, Cap & ValveAssemblyProvides a simple method of gravity feed dispensing oflower viscosity lubricants.Assembly includes 15 feet of clear plastic hose, twostop-cock control valves, and cap adapters for both 5-gallon pails and 2.5-gallon jugs.

Part No. DescriptionLA 157 1000 Lubrication Collar for 1" and 1-1/8" conduit sizesLA 157 1250 Lubrication Collar for 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" conduit sizesLA 157 1500 Lubrication Collar for 1-1/2" conduit sizeLA 157 2000 Lubrication Collar for 2" conduit sizeLA 157 4000 Lubrication Collar for 4" conduit sizeLA 157 5000 Lubrication Collar for 5" conduit sizeLA 157 6000 Lubrication Collar for 6" conduit size

Lubrication CollarsLubrication collars are usedto apply a uniform coating of lubricant onto the cable or innerduct with no wasteor mess. Each collar isequipped with a fitting whichconnects with LA 33/55Lubrication Pumps or LA 34Hose, Cap and Valve Assembly for easy dispensing of the lubricant. A split design is utilized for easy in-field attachmentto and removal from the conduit or feeder guide tube. Availablein 1" through 6" sizes.

Part No. DescriptionLA 156 Intermediate Lubricator

IntermediateLubricatorSplit lubricator fits over conduit and clamps together.Ideal design for adding lubricant at intermediatelocations during cable pulling.One size fits all innerductfrom 1" to 4". Connects toLA 33/55 Lubricant Pumps or LA 34 Hose, Cap and ValveAssembly.

Lubricant Accessories

LA 510 series Connector BodySafe

Working Body Overall Clevis PinPart No. Load* Diameter Length (Replacement)LA 510 010 1500 lbs. 7/8" 3-1/8" DA 00010 SLTLA 510 025 4000 lbs. 1-3/8" 4-7/16" DA 00025 SLTLA 510 035 7200 lbs. 2" 6-3/32" DA 00035 SLT

LA 515 series Spreader DiscPart No. Disc Diameter Use with Connector Body:LA 515 100 1-1/2" LA 510 010LA 515 125 1-3/16" LA 510 010LA 515 150 1-5/16" LA 510 010LA 515 175 1-7/16" LA 510 010LA 515 200 1-7/8" LA 510 025LA 515 250 2-3/16" LA 510 025LA 515 300 2-13/16" LA 510 025LA 515 350 3-1/4" LA 510 035LA 515 400 3-3/4" LA 510 035LA 515 500 4-11/16" LA 510 035LA 515 680 5-1/2" LA 510 035LA 515 640 5-13/16" LA 510 035

Cable Lubricant SpreaderUsed to spread and apply a con-sistent amount of cable lubricantonto the inner-wall of the conduitduring cable installation. Lubricantspreader can be used to pre-lubricatethe conduit prior to the cable pull,or can be attached to the pull line infront of the cable for combinedoperation. Polyurethane spreaderdiscs have superior wear resist-ance, and are cut with angular grooves to allow better distributionof cable lubricant. Available in disc diameters from 1-1/6" up to 5-13/16". Choose Spreader Disc size [LA 515 series] tofit conduit I.D., and connect to appropriate Connector Bodyassembly [LA 510 series].

*Safety factors 3:1 (horizontal pull only)

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Part No. DescriptionLA 35 Manhole Ring

Manhole RingHolds lubricating collarand guide tube assemblyin place to facilitate place-ment of heavy cable orinnerduct. Flexible designaccepts both 4" and 6"guide tube sizes and fitsmanholes ranging in diameters from 28" to 32".

Part No. DescriptionLA 40 12 Fiber Grip Gloves (12 pairs/carton)

Fiber Grip GlovesTextured-surface glovesprovide good grip on lubricated cable. Glovesare water repellant and arelined for added comfort.Useful for gripping cableat mid-assist locationsduring cable pulling operations.

Lubricant Accessories

Part No. DescriptionLA 30C 3S Lubricant Feed System, with 3-1/4" Square Conduit AdapterLA 30C 3R Lubricant Feed System, with 3-1/2" Round Conduit AdapterLA 30C 4R Lubricant Feed System, with 4" Round Conduit Adapter

Lubricant FeedSystemComplete lubrication system consisting of thefollowing components:LA 33 Manual 5-gal.

Lubricant Pump (1 pump)

LA 35 Manhole Ring (1 manhole ring)LA 157 4000 Lube Collar for 4" Guide Tube (1 lube collar)LA 105 4000 4" Guide Tube (100 ft. coils) (3 coils guide tube)LA 25 series Choice of Conduit Adapter (1 conduit adapter)

Part No. DescriptionLA 105 4000 4" Guide Tube (100 feet/coil)LA 105 6000 6" Guide Tube (50 feet/coil)

Guide TubePolyethylene feeder guidetube protects heavy cable orinnerduct during placementinto underground conduit.Product can be convenientlysplit to allow connector to bepulled down into manhole.Can be coupled with LA 157series Lubrication Collars and LA 25 series Split ConduitAdapters to insure consistent lubrication and protection ofcable as it is fed into the conduit system. Guide tube is lightweight and can be cut to length on site to accommodatejob conditions. Comes in 4" and 6" sizes in 100 and 50 footcoils respectively.

Part No. DescriptionLA 25 325 Conduit Adapter, 3-1/4" squareLA 25 350 Conduit Adapter, 3-1/2" roundLA 25 400 Conduit Adapter, 4" round

Conduit AdaptersConnects feeder guide tubeto main conduit. Split designallows for easy removal aftercable is placed. Available in 3-1/2" and 4" round, and 3-1/4" square sizes.

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Criteria C-300 C-500 Alkyl Bromide CFC-113 1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Flash Point None 144 None None NoneEvaporation Rate 6 0.1 8 6 6H20 Solubility Nil Nil Nil Nil NilDielectric Strength >40 KV >30 KV >42 KV >38 KV >40 KNon-Vol Residue

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HydraSeal SealantsDesigned and developed by the ARNCO R&D team, our HydraSealSealants feature high-performance properties, yet are very safe anduser-friendly. Packaged in multiple forms for convenience and availablewith a variety of complimentary accessories, ARNCO has what you need for your sealing requirements.

Available Pallet # Cases WeightDescription In Size (per Pallet) (per Case)

S-50 Multi-purpose putty sealing compound 30, 1-Lb. Bars / Case 48 x 40 45 32 lbs.Duct Seal and moisture barrier. 6, 5-Lb. Bars / Case 48 x 40 45 32 lbs.

Ideally suited for use in construction, telecommunications and electrical industries.Excellent for use around conduit, junction boxes, pedestals, meters. etc. Will not dry out!

S-60 WTF Wide-temp conduit foam sealant. A two-part 20, 6-oz. Kits / Case 48 x 40 18 22 lbs.Foam polyurethane material which rapidly expands 20, 8-oz. Kits / Case 48 x 40 18 25 lbs.Sealant to 25 times in volume, forming a strong, tough

foam. Ideally suited for sealing conduits andinnerducts. Specially formulated to performin temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 F.

S-60 WTF Wide-Temp conduit foam sealant. Two-part poly- 20, 8 - oz Kits / Case 48 X 40 18 25 lbs.Foam urethane material which rapidly expands 25 times 48 X 40 18Sealant in volume, forming a strong tough foam. IdeallyCartridge suited for sealing conduits and innerducts.

Specially formulated to perform in temperaturesranging from 20 to 100 degrees F. Single Cylindercartridge for use with standard caulking gun.

Handi-Foam Handi-Foam sealant is a polyurethane foam for 12 cans per carton 48 X 40 75 24 lbs.multi-purpose use, UL Classified one-component 48 X 40foam utilizing a non-flammable blowing agent to assist in the safety to the end user. It is designed for easy dispensing through the straw adapter included with each can. Handi-Foam is ideal for sealing conduits and innerducts, is compatable with all common cable jacket materials, Handi-Foam has a 2:1 expansion ratio.

Single Cylinder S-60 WTF*cartridge kit w/foam donuts

Single Cylinder S-60 WTF*cartridge kit w/foam strips*

HYDRA-SEAL Handi-Foam

S-60 WTF Accessories Ratio-Pack Gun, HD N/A N/A 4 lbs.Ratio-Pack Gun, LD N/A N/A 3 lbs.48 Foam Donuts / Case N/A N/A 3 lbs.24 Static Mixers / Case N/A N/A 1.5 lbs.

Sealant Accessories*Caulking gun not included*Caulking gun not included

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