Virgin Media Broadband Gets Faster Thanks To Cable Lubricant

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

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Faster Broadband & Fibre Cable Installations with Socomore Techlube M

Socomore formerly PT Technologies

T&D have delivered 3 pallets of Socomore Techlube cable pulling lubricant for Virgin Media to enable enhancement of the UK's broadband cable network performance.

T&D distribute the complete range of Socomore cable cleaning and cable lubricants for power, telecoms and fibre cable pulling projects.

Product Summary : Techlube M is a pourable, high performance water based cable lubricant with microspheres specially designed for the telecoms industry. This cable pulling lubricant product is ideal for the installation of fibre, light weight copper, CATV cables and sub-duct installation. Duct pre-lubrication reduces friction and risk in difficult cable pulls.

Pictured: Socomore Techlube M Cable Pulling Lubricant

Techlube M cable pulling lubricant does not contain any salt, detergent, paraffin or grease which can degrade cable jackets or cause hotspots. It has passed compatibility testing with materials used in power cable accessories, cable joints and cable jackets. Techlube M "string and cling" consistency provides perfect adhesion onto cable in wet weather and resistance to wash off in water filled cable ducts.

Cable pulling lubricant retains cable duct lubrication for several months assisting in additional cable pulls to same duct. Techlube M is biodegradable and non toxic for environment and staff safety.

Use For : Fibre optic cable installation, lightweight copper cable installation, CATV cable installation, sub-duct installation.

Substitute For : Products containing salt, detergent, paraffin or grease which can degrade cable jacket.

Key Benefits : Specially designed for the telecoms cabling industry, microspheres, superior friction reduction when cable pulling, ideal for cable pulling in wet ducts, reduced consumption, cost effective, compatibility with cable jacket materials, high and low temperature stability, non flammable, low odour.

T&D also distribute Emtelle Cable Duct for the protection of underground power, telecom and fibre optic cables.

• Further reading :

Cable Laying & Pulling - Installing LV-HV Cable In Duct (Part 1 of 2) 

Cable Laying & Pulling - Installing LV-HV Cable In Trench (Part 2 of 2) 

 

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