CBS Tornado Micri Tube Blowing Machine For Fibre Optic Cable Installations

CBS Tornado Micri is a cable blowing machine that comprises of an air box and pusher specifically designed to provide an effective and safe method of installing Micro-tubes. The system operates on the viscous drag principle employing compressed air to install the tubes, controlled and assisted by a belt drive system.

The tubes of the Tornado Micri are propelled by compressed air, fed into the duct via a venturi principle, while the hydraulically powered belt drive system controls the micro-tubes. The electronic monitoring system provides read out of speed and distance, gives protection against duct obstructions and includes an emergency stop facility.

The system is mounted on an anti corrosion treated, sturdy, height adjustable, wheeled, tubular steel trolley. This allows the CBS Tornado Micri to be wheeled around on site The C-1203 hydraulic petrol driven power pack provides power.

CBS Tornado Micri Cable Blowing Machine

CBS Tornado Micri Tube Blowing Machine For Fibre Optic Cable Installations

Features

Fully labelled control panel containing:

Power on/off button
Emergency stop button
Reset button
Combined length counter recording in metres (feet) and cable speed read out in metres/min (feet/min)
Hydraulic pressure read out dial
Air pressure read out dial
Hydraulic on/off control valve
Adjustable speed control for drive belts
Air supply control on/off with automatic exhaust function

Air Box

Manufactured in aluminium
Range taking of varying combinations of tub configurations
Duct sealing at mouth of air box
Duct gripping facility designed to obviate duct crushing and distortion
Upper section of airbox is retained
Air box aligned is adjustable for varying tube configurations
No tools are required to split air box for insertion of tubes and duct
On/off air control valve with automatic air exhaust from duct when in “off” position

Chassis

Front mounted wheels for ease of manoeuvrability
Lightweight anti-corrosion treated tubular steel frame
Adjustable frame allowing unit to be tilted up to 30°, reducing bending of duct and tubes
Adjustable rear legs for uneven terrain

Cable Feeder

Manufactured in cast aluminium
Hydraulically powered
Unit lifts and splits to allow insertion of cable between drive belts
Drive belts are profiled polyurethane, moulded
Belt tension can be set by means of adjustable chain drive tensioners fitted to the side of the unit
System relief valve fitted as standard