J Cable Pulling Lubricant
Lubricant Lowers Tension When Pulling Wire & Cable
Product Features:
- Excellent Friction Reduction: For low cable pulling tension.
- Clean and Non-Staining: Minimizes clean-up time.
- Field-Friendly Application: Can be pumped, hand applied, or distributed by Front End Pack™ .
- Temperature Stable: No ruined lubricant from freeze/thaw or high-temperature exposure.
- High Cling Factor: Stays on cable jacket during application.
Proven Through Use
Polywater® Lubricant J is the best known of the Polywater lubricants. For three decades, millions of feet of underground and industrial cable have been pulled using Polywater J. This results in both a popular and a proven product.
Friction Reduction
Lubricant J provides good tension reduction in all types of cable pulling. Use it on both electrical and communication cable. Because it has excellent shear resistance, Polywater J reduces friction well in conduit bends. Such bends are a major source of tension in cable pulling. See the sidebar Tech Data Sheet and friction measurement paper for additional friction information.
Clean Use
Polywater J is clean and slow-drying. Lubricant J dries to a thin lubricating film that retains lubricity for months after use. Quick clean-up is especially important in finished indoor use.
Specification Properties
Because the residue does not burn and spread flame like some of the wax lubricants, Polywater Lubricant J is often specified for pulling fire-retardant cables. Additionally, it meets typical LEED® and Green Seal criteria. Lubricant J is UL Listed and water-based Polywater J complies with CARB regulations. Specify lubricant J for long pulls, multiple-bend pulls, or pulls in a hot environment.
Application
Apply Lubricant J by hand or with a pump. Or try prelubricating with the unique Front End Pack™ Lubrication System. Packages are available for all types of cable pulling.
Product/Package Notes:
Polywater J comes in two grades: Regular Grade J and Winter Grade WJ (for cold weather use in temperatures as low as -20°F (-30°C)). A pourable version of Polywater J (PJ) is also available (see sidebar). The Front End Pack™ is a conduit-sized polyethylene bag of lubricant that travels through the conduit on the winch line or pull rope, prelubricating the conduit ahead of the cable being pulled. Polywater J can be pumped using the LP-D5 Drill-Powered Pump (see sidebar).
Polywater® J Cable Pulling Lubricant
