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Introducing Polywater® Prelube™ 5000 Microcable Blowing Lubricant

Polywater® Prelube 5000™ reduces frictional drag during the blowing of small diameter fiber optic microcable into microtube duct. It increases the length of cable that can be blown in a single shot. Prelube 5000™ is more concentrated, yet less viscous, than Prelube 2000™ (for blowing conventional fiber cables). The improved chemistry allows this product to spread further and reduce friction at extremely low coating levels. The lower viscosity allows practical application into the microtubes.

• Polywater® Prelube 5000™ is easy to use. It can be squeezed into the small diameter microducts.
  
  
• Polywater® Prelube 5000™ works at extremely low coating levels. It coats further and more effectively than conventional blowing lubricants.
  
  
• Polywater® Prelube 5000™ has proven superior in side-by-side testing in blown microcable installations.
  
  
• Polywater® Prelube 5000™ is compatible with known microcable plastic jackets. However, it should not be used for resin-coated fiber cables.

Application: The microduct tubing must be pressure tight. Clean and dry the tubing by blowing a tight-fitting foam sponge through the microduct with high pressure. If excess water or dirt comes from the microduct, repeat the process. Trapped water can block the air flow.

Prelube 5000™ is effective at quantities as low as 0.05 mg/cm². Squeeze recommended amount of lubricant from the table below into the duct. Quantity can be measured with a syringe or estimated based on duct fill length (table below). Spread lubricant by blowing a foam carrier or sponge through the microduct as many times as necessary to avoid puddling at the front of the duct.

The quantities of lubricant appropriate for any job will vary with the size, type, and condition of the duct. Use the recommendations above as a place to start and adjust as necessary.

Cost Effectiveness: Polywater® Prelube™ 5000 is extremely efficient and cost effective. It lubricates at coating levels as low as 0.05 mg/cm² of the tubing's interior surface. At these levels, the lubricant cost is $0.15 to $0.60 per 1,000 feet ($0.50 to $1.95 per kilometer) depending on microtube size.

Packaging: Polywater® Prelube 5000™ is formulated exclusively for installation of microcables in microtubes. For blown installation of conventional fiber cables, use Prelube™ 2000.

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, 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.

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