Hauling Subduct or Fibre Using Polywater Lubricant

Hauling Subduct or Fibre Using Polywater Lubricant Standards must be followed when hauling subduct or fibre. For instance, when pulling cables, the cable drums should be held on horizontal shafts then turned by either mechanically or manually turning the... More

Hauling Subduct or Fibre Using Polywater Lubricant Standards must be followed when hauling subduct or fibre. For instance, when pulling cables, the cable drums should be held on horizontal shafts then turned by either mechanically or manually turning the drums so that the cable can be fed out of the drums. Under no circumstances should the cables be chipped off the drums. Precautions should be taken when working with optic fibre. There should be no bending or crushing outside of the limits of the manufacturers’ specifications. If this is not adhered to, it will generate irreversible damage to the fibres. Hauling eyes must be fitted to optic fibre cables. When hauling the cable, a minimum twist draw rope must be fitted to a hauling eye by means of a custom fit swivel. It is not permitted to connect by any other method. It is important that contractors who install cables have the necessary information regarding the correct polywater lubricant for the job. There are various type Less