Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication | Cable Lubricant | MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU

Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU

NEPTCO, the makers of MULETAPE, have introduced a long-lasting silicone cable blowing lubricant called MULEGLIDE, an ideal low-viscosity Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication, allowing for swift and safe underground cable installation. Also available as fibre optic cable pulling applications, MV HV Underground Cable Pulling Lubrication MULEGLIDE.

The CBLA LV RTU cable lubricant is designed with a non-drying formula, delivering smooth, consistent results with effortless application, making cable removal as easy as cable installation. MULEGLIDE Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication is engineered for efficiency and ease, offering reduced cable pulling tension, reducing risk of injury and cable damage, as well as faster pulls and lower friction.

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Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU in Use

MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU Benefits

Low-viscosity cable lubricant
Offered in 16 ounce bottles, 32 ounce bottles, and 1 gallon pail
Optimised formula with lubricity that lasts
Specially designed formulation for enhanced field performance
15% faster with reduced product consumption
Silicone-based formulation specially formulated for all underground cable replacement
Deposits a non-drying silicone-based components for long-lasting coating on conduit wall surface
Enables rapid air-assisted cable installation with a super low friction and low drag force composition
Narrow tip for easy-to-use dispensing in micro duct and duct applications
Smooth feel resists gel or string build-up in application and provides enhanced operator experience in the field

Cable Lubricant MULEGLIDE Technical Specifications

The following table provides further insight on the Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU, including product properties and varied test methods:

Properties	Test Method	Value
Appearance		White Translucent Liquid
Brookfield Viscosity (2 rpm)	ASTM D2196	500-2000 cps (25°C)
Density	ASTM D1475	8.3 lbs/gallon
Non-volatile Solids		3-4%
pH		6-8
Freeze Points		~0°C
Temperature Use Range		20°F to 130°F (-7°C to 54°C)
Temperature Stability	Freeze/Thaw	Pass
Flammability	UL94	Product as applies is non-flammable, Residue meets V0 rating
Evaporation		Leaves behind lubricating film
Lubricant Slip Characteristic		COF < 0.1 straight pull*
Toxicity		Nontoxic
Clean Up		Wipes away the rag

The following table provides further insight on the Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU sizing variants, for ideal selection:

Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication Package	16 oz Bottle	1 Gallon Pail
Item#	75214 (16/Case)	75215 (4/Case)

In this short video, Chase Corporation (NEPTCO) provide an insightful overview on the MULEGLIDE cable lubricant products, highlighting the products in use, how it compares with related competitor products and the extensive benefits of using MULEGLIDE.

Instructions | Low Viscosity Ready to use Air Assist MULEGLIDE CBLA LV RTU

How to Use MULEGLIDE Low-Viscosity Cable Lubricant

Clean conduits thoroughly by blowing a mandrel or tight fitting sponge under low pressure through the conduit prior to lubricating the conduit until sponges become dry and clean.
Pre-lubricate a tight-fitting sponge with MULEGLIDE and inset into duct. Refer to table below and add appropriate amount of lubricant into duct and add second tight fitting sponge to help spread MULEGLIDE effectively in duct.
Connect to cable jetting equipment to pre-lubricated conduit and blow sponges through conduit at low pressure until all sponges exit duct at the far end.
Follow set up procedures recommended by cable jetting equipment manufacturer to install cables.

MULEGLIDE CBLA LV Air Assist Lubricant Quantity

The following table provides further insight on the Underground Cable Blowing Lubrication MULEGLIDE CBLA Air-Assisted Lubricant quantity variants, for ideal selection:

MULEGLIDE CBLA LV Air-Assisted Lubricant Quantity
Micro Duct Diameters		Recommended Lubricant Quantity per 1000 Feet*
ID (mm)		FL OZ		ML
5		1.6		50
6		2.3		70
8		4.1		120
10		6.3		190
Small Duct Diameters		Recommended Lubricant Quantity per 1000 Feet*
ID (mm)		FL OZ	LITRE	GAL
12		9	0.27	0.07
14		12	0.37	0.10
15		14	0.42	0.11
20		25	0.74	0.20
Convention Duct Diameters		Recommended Lubricant Quantity per 1000 Feet*
ID (mm)	Nom ID (inch)	FL OZ	LITRE	GAL
21	1	42	1.3	0.3
32	1.25	64	1.9	0.5
40	1.5	100	3.0	0.8
51	2	160	4.8	1.3
*Lubricant quantity will vary significantly based on several factors like cable and duct types (stiffness, diameter), condition (debris vs clean, wet vs dry, rough or corrugated vs smooth), fill factor, total bend angles, install speed/pressure & terrain environment.

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