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gardnerbender.com | 121 | CONDUIT FISHING Wire and Cable Pulling Lubricant Specifications Wire-Aide ™ Poly-Gel ™ All Season Poly-Gel ™ Super-Slick ™ Base Wax, modified Poly-oxyethylene/Water Polyethylene polymer Water Color Yellow Blue Lime Green White Viscosity 66,000 - 94,000 cps @ 10 rpm 70,000-110,000 cps @ 10 rpm 70,000-110,000 cps @ 10 rpm 12,000-20,000 cps @ 10 rpm pH Approx. 6.5 - 8.0 6.5 - 8.5 Approx. 6.5 - 8.5 7.5 - 9.0 Freezing Point 32 °F 32 °F 18 °F 32 °F Freeze-Thaw Stability OK/3 cycles Excellent OK/3 cycles Excellent Lubricity Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Shelf Life Indefinite Indefinite Indefinite Indefinite Corrosion Test Non-corrosive to metals Non-corrosive Non-corrosive to metals - Staining Properties Non-staining to hard surfaces Non-staining Non-staining to hard surfaces Non-staining Removal Soap and hot water Soap and water Soap and water Water Rinse Abrasion Protection Excellent - - Excellent Cling Ability Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Water Resistance Repels water to some extent - - - Hardening Character Non-hardening - - Non-Hardening Condition on Drying Waxy film Semi-fluid film Lubricious film Slick film Flash Point Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible Non-combustible WIRE-AIDE™ WIRE-PULLING LUBRICANT Slides on smoothly and clings throughout the pull. Modified wax-base formula dries to a slippery film. • Greaseless, non-toxic compound will not stain skin, clothing or construction trim; cleans up quickly with soap and water. • Stable and safe to use. Withstands normal temperature extremes and will not dry out in the container. Non-combustible, non-conductive and non-corrosive. • Will not damage conduit or insulation. • Remains stable with multiple freeze-thaw cycles. • Suitable for fiber-optic wire. Part # Container Size Weight 79-002 1 gal. Pail 9 lbs 79-003 5 gal. Pail 42 lbs 79-006N 1 qt. Squeeze Bottle 2 lbs POLY-GEL™ CABLE-PULLING LUBRICANT Perfect for all types of insulation and conduit, including fiber-optic cable, cable with low-density, linear low-density polyethylene, polyurethane and semi-conducting jackets. • Clean, clear gel, water-based for easy cleanup. Non-staining and non-toxic. • Dries to a clear, non-conductive film for easy handling, stripping and terminating of cable. Will not gum up or harden on conduit. • Easy and versatile to use. Apply manually or with pump. • Workable over wide temperature range: Poly-Gel ™ + 28 °F to +200 °F • All Season Poly-Gel™ -10 °F to + 180 °F. Part # Description Container Size Weight 79-201 Poly-Gel ™ 1 qt. Squeeze Bottle 2.5 lbs 79-202 Poly-Gel ™ 1 gal. Pail 8.75 lbs 79-203 Poly-Gel ™ 5 gal. Pail 42 lbs 79-301 All Season Poly-Gel™ 1 qt. Squeeze Bottle 2.5 lbs SUPER-SLICK™ CABLE-PULLING LUBRICANT Exclusive GB ® Micro Bead Formula rolls cable through the longest pulls. • Lowest pulling tension. This GB ® lubricant innovation combines a lubricating agent with microbeads that act as miniature ball bearings to raise the cable off the conduit surface. Cable literally rolls through the run, reducing friction by an additional 30% compared to regular lubricants. • Adheres throughout long pulls. Creates a slick film that will not rub off or dry out on long pulls or re-pulls. • Requires up to 45% less lubricant per foot than regular lubricants, actually reducing cable-pulling costs. • Stable under temperature extremes of 28 °F to 200 °F and withstands repeated freeze-thaw cycles. • Harmless to skin and safe for the environment. Non-toxic, non-flammable and non-corrosive to all conduit types. Easily cleans up with water and will not stain clothing. • Universally compatible with all cable types and jacket materials, including low-density and linear low density polyethylene, polyurethane and semi-conducting jackets. Part # Container Size Weight 79-401 1 qt. Squeeze Bottle 2.5 lbs 79-402 1 gal. Jug 8.75 lbs 79-403 5 gal. Pail 42 lbs 79-003 79-202 79-401 LUBRICANTS