Cable Installation Tools

Lubricant

CABLE PULLING LUBRICANT

Polywater CGL Lubricant is a high performance gel lubricant for fiber optic, copper or coaxial cable pulls. It clings to cable for long distance horizontal pulls. The lubricant is compatible with PE and LSZH communication cable jackets. UL listed.

  Description

  Part #

  1 Quart Squeeze Bottle Polywater Lubricant CGL   CGL-35
  1 Gallon Bucket Polywater Lubricant CGL   CGL-128
  5 Gallon Bucket Polywater Lubricant CGL   CGL-640

Polywater FTTx Lubricant

High Performance concentrated silicone lubricant that is fast drying to eliminate the “insertion loss” effect on data cables. Sprays easily in a stream to reduce mess during installation. Dries fast at the receiving side for quick splice or termination. Effective for fabric woven innerduct applications

  Description

  Part #

  1 quart Spray Bottle Polywater Lubricant FTTx   FTTX35LR

Trace Tape

TRACERTAPE™

TracerTape™ is a functional product that is used for locating, pulling and measuring your duct and fiber. The TracerTape incorporates a solid corrosion resistant copper conductor which provides easy detection. Call for double wire tracer tape.

  Description

  Tensile/LBS.

  Part #

  3,000 ft. Single Wire Reel   1,250 lbs.   WPT1250

Pull Lines

GREENLEE PULLING LINES

Greenlee 595 Nylon Fish Line is strong, and lightweight. It is center feed for fast payout without tangling and is mildew-resistant. It can be pulled into the run with the wire to provide a means to add wires later. Greenlee 430 Poly Line is ready-to-use, pre-punched hole in lid with resealable cap. Can be used with power fishing systems directly from the container. It resists tangling when dispensing. It is rot and mildew resistant.

  Description

  Part #

  6,500’ Poly Line   430
  500’ Poly Line   430-500

Measure Wheel

DURAWHEEL

The DuraWheel is ideal when you need to measure distances that are beyond the length of measuring tapes. Designed for rugged commercial use, the DW-PRO comes with a case, pistol grip brake and counter controls.

  Description

  Part #

  DuraWheel Pro (12.5” wheel diameter) (feet)   DW-PRO

Fish Poles & Tapes

FISH TAPES

Easy payout and rewind, perfect for pulling wire and cable through conduit, walls and under carpets. UL listed.

  Description

  Part #

  Steel Fish Tape, 240 Feet

  F1FTS240

  Steel Fish Tape, 50 Feet

  F1FTS50

MAGNET RETRIEVER

This tool is ideal to effortlessly fish wires through walls. 24” flexible magnetic retriever. Optional 10ft long ball chain can navigate through wall with ease. The eyelet on the ball connects to most wires and a ¾” stop ring prevents it from falling into the wall.

  Description

  Part #

  24” Flexible Magnetic Retriever, 10ft ball chain & expandable retriever hook

  F1MR24

GREENLEE FISH POLES

Greenlee has the most innovative fishing systems designed to perform on the jobsite. Whether you’re going a few short feet or through many walls and bends, having Greenlee’s Fish Pole products on the jobsite will make the job easier for any commercial, industrial or utility application. These lightweight, durable poles are designed for both pushing and pulling cables and allow for use in cramped spaces.

  Description

  Part #

  Glo Stix Kit, 3/16” dia, (3) 5ft sections, 15 ft overall length   540-15
  Glo Stix's Replacement Section, 3/16” dia, (3) 5ft sections, 15 ft overall length   11427
  Whisk Nose Tip   11426
  Hook Nose Tip   10497
  Bullet Nose Tip   10498
  12 Foot Fish Pole   FP12
  18 Foot Fish Pole   FP18

Cable Caster

CABLE CASTER

This hand held device enables installers to fire a dart with pull rope up to 50 ft. Monofilament line attached to the dart is projected out from a take-up reel on the Cable Caster. Pull strings or ropes can be attached to the monofilament line and reeled back to the installer.

Description

Part #

Cable Caster Installation Tool F1-9112
Cable Caster Darts (4 Pack) F1-6259

CABLE PULLING ACCESSORIES

DROP CEILING CABLE FUNNEL

Designed to prevent snagging or snaring of cable in drop ceilings, perfect tool for protecting cable. Side slit and removal fin make removal quick and easy. Works with 1” standard ceiling grids. Inner Diameter 3.7”

  Description

  Part #

  Drop Ceiling Cable Funnel Protector   F1CPF215

WALL BOX TEMPLATE & LEVELER

Specifically for cutting out single and double gang non-metallic boxes, ensures template level is perfect every time.

  Description

  Part #

  Wall Box Template & Level   F1WTL12

Fiber Dispensers

FIS CABLE DISPENSER

Cable Dispenser locks into an open position on padded, anti-skid legs that can not collapse. A removable, 5/8” solid spindle, capable of holding over 200 lbs., allows for simple installation of cable reels up to 25” in diameter and 16” in width.

  Description

  Part #

  Cable Dispenser   F1-6111

DOUBLE DECKER STEEL CABLE CADDY

This Caddy holds (2) 12” diameter spools with a combined weight of 100 lbs. Sturdy with dual leg chains, portable with slip-resistant feet.

  Description

  Part #

  Double Deck Cable Caddy   F155442
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