Cut Sheet

G-5
Wire Installation and Wire Pulling Products
Wire Pulling Lubricant — Semi-Synthetic Base
T&B offers a choice of wire and cable pulling lubricants. The popular
standard base, cold weather and advanced engineered polymer-base
lubricants are available. Each features superior stability, adherence
and cable compatibility as well as excellent lubricating properties.
STD.
CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION CTN.
15-231 1 Gallon 4
Suitable for use with wire or cable insulated with rubber (R, RH, etc.), Neoprene, nylon and
PVC plastics (T, TW, THW THHN, etc.), Hypalon*, high-density polyethylene and Cross Linked
Polyethlene (XLP). Not recommended for use on asbestos or low-density polyethylene
insulated cables. Compatible with semiconducting jackets present on high-voltage cable.
Meets the requirements of ICEA Standards:
ICEA #S-61-402/NEMA Pub. #WC5
ICEA #S-66-524/NEMA Pub. #WC7
UL File E-43782.
*Hypalon is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont.
For 24-hour safety and MSDS requirements, call Chemtrec at 800-424-9300.
• Preferred semi-synthetic base formulation
• Retains lubricating properties and will not separate up to 200°F
• Will not separate after freezing
• Superior adherence to cable
• Recommended for use on all commonly used wire and cable,
including high-voltage cable and all UL Listed conduits
• Dries to slick, waxy film
• Non-toxic, no silicones, non-staining, easy cleanup
1. pH:7.9
2. Coefficient of Friction
(wet and dry residue)
sliding wet — 0.07
sliding dry — 0.08
3. Color: yellow
4. Weight per Gallon: 8.26 lbs.
5. Freezing Point: +25°F (-4°C)
6. High-Temperature Stability:
200°F (93°C)
7. Non-toxic, non-staining, contains
no silicones
NOTE: Additional test data available
upon request.
Technical Information
STD.
CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION CTN.
15-631 1 Gallon Pail 4
* For 24-hour safety and MSDS requirements, call Chemtrec at 800-424-9300.
UL File E-43782.
WireSlick
™
Wire and Cable Pulling Lubricant*
• Polymer-base formulation
• Universally compatible with all types of wire and cable
• Widely used by power and telephone utilities
• Economical lubricant
1. pH:8.2
2. Coefficient of Friction
(wet and dry residue)
sliding wet — 0.11
sliding dry — 0.17
3. Color: orange
4. Weight per Gallon: 10 lbs.
5. Freezing Point: +20°F (-7°C)
6. High-Temperature Stability:
200°F (93°C)
7. Non-toxic, non-staining, contains
no silicones
NOTE: Additional test data available upon
request.
*Hypalon is a registered trademark
of E.I. DuPont.
Technical Information
WireSlick
™
wire and cable pulling lubricant represents the latest in polymer
technology. An economical formulation, WireSlick
™
polymer-base lubricant
provides extremely good thermal stability and a lower freezing point (20°F)
than clay-, soap- or wax-base formulations.
WireSlick
™
is recommended for use with wire or cable insulated with rubber
(R, RH, etc.), Neoprene; nylon and PVC plastics (T, TW, THW, THHN, etc.);
Hypalon*; High-Density Polyethylene and Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLP).
It is also compatible with high-voltage cable with semi-conducting jackets.
WireSlick
™
has been tested and passes the requirements of ICEA Standards:
ICEA #S-61-402/NEMA Pub. #WC5
ICEA #S-66-524/NEMA Pub. #WC7
Wire and Cable Pulling Lubricant