Product Description
Polywater G Lubricant - 1 Quart Sized Squeeze Bottle (PW G-35)
Clear, Single-Polymer Gel for Underground Cable Installations
Polywater G is a single-polymer gel lubricant designed for underground cable pulling in telecommunications and electrical utility installations. Ideal for situations where pouring lubricant is not feasible, it can be hand applied for convenience. This non-staining formula was widely used 30-40 years ago for its ease of application, resistance to mold growth, and availability in field-friendly packaging.
While Polywater G remains a reliable option, newer complex-polymer lubricants like Polywater J are better suited for modern, longer cable pulls, especially in tough environments with multiple bends and hot conditions. Polywater J also works well for vertical conduit runs, preventing cold flow after installation. For those still using Polywater G, we recommend considering Polywater J for more efficient and effective results.
Key Features:
- Less Mess: Clean drying, non-staining, and water-soluble.
- Easy Application: Can be hand applied, pumped, or deployed using the Front End Pack Bag System.
- Low Solids: Will not cement cables together.
- Evaporates After Use: No residue to soil hands or harm the environment.
- Temperature Stable: Will not separate when exposed to hot or freezing conditions.
Specifications:
- Lubricity: PVC- or LDPE-jacketed cable on PVC conduit at 200 lbs/ft normal pressure; coefficient of dynamic friction <.20.
- Temperature stability: No more than a 10% change in Brookfield viscosity from 5°C to 38°C (40°F to 100°F). No phase-out after five freeze/thaw cycles or 24-hour exposure at 49°C (120°F).
- Appearance: Thick, clear, colorless, gel material.
- pH: 6.4 to 7.2
- Wax, grease, and silicone content: None
- Cable compatibility: Passes IEEE 1210 physical and electrical testing on a wide variety of cable materials.
- Temperature Use Range: -5°C to 33°C (20°F to 90°F).
- Percent non-volatile solids: .5 to 1.5%
- Polyethylene stress cracking: No stress cracking on LDPE cable jacket when tested by ASTM D1693.
- 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.
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