Polywater® J
Cable Pulling Lubricant
Lubricant Lowers Tension
When Pulling Wire & Cable
- Excellent Friction Reduction For low cable pulling tension.
- Clean and Non-Staining Minimizes clean-up time.
- Field-Friendly Application Can be pumped, hand applied, or distributed by Front End Pack™ .
- Temperature Stable No ruined lubricant from freeze/thaw or high-temperature exposure.
- High Cling Factor Stays on cable jacket during application.
* Polywater® J is not recommended for LSZH/LSHF and certain CSPE and CPE cable jackets. For these jacket types, Polywater LZ is the recommended/approved product.
Polywater J is available in a number of packages
Proven Through Use
Polywater® Lubricant J is the best known of the Polywater lubricants. For three decades, millions of feet of underground and industrial cable have been pulled using Polywater J. This results in both a popular and a proven product.
Friction Reduction
Lubricant J provides good tension reduction in all types of cable pulling. Use it on both electrical and communication cable. Because it has excellent shear resistance, Polywater J reduces friction well in conduit bends. Such bends are a major source of tension in cable pulling. See the sidebar Tech Data Sheet and friction measurement paper for additional friction information.
Clean Use
Polywater J is clean and slow-drying. Lubricant J dries to a thin lubricating film that retains lubricity for months after use. Quick clean-up is especially important in finished indoor use.
Specification Properties
Because the residue does not burn and spread flame like some of the wax lubricants, Polywater Lubricant J is often specified for pulling fire-retardant cables. Additionally, it meets typical LEED® and Green Seal criteria. Lubricant J is UL Listed and water-based Polywater J complies with CARB regulations. Specify lubricant J for long pulls, multiple-bend pulls, or pulls in a hot environment.
Application
Apply Lubricant J by hand or with a pump. Or try prelubricating with the unique Front End Pack™ Lubrication System. Packages are available for all types of cable pulling.
Product/Package Notes:
Polywater J comes in two grades: Regular Grade J and Winter Grade WJ (for cold weather use in temperatures as low as -20°F (-30°C)). A pourable version of Polywater J (PJ) is also available (see sidebar). The Front End Pack™ is a conduit-sized polyethylene bag of lubricant that travels through the conduit on the winch line or pull rope, prelubricating the conduit ahead of the cable being pulled. Polywater J can be pumped using the LP-D5 Drill-Powered Pump (see sidebar).| Catalog # | Catalog # Winter Grade | Package Description | Units/Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-35 | WJ-35 | 1-quart /0.95-liter bottle | 12 |
| J-27 | WJ-27 | 1-quart/0.95-liter FEP™ lube bag in carton | 12 |
| J-99 | WJ-99 | 1-quart/0.95-liter FEP™ lube bag in 5-gal pail | 16 |
| J-55 | WJ-55 | ½-gal/1.9-liter FEP™ lube bag in carton | 6 |
| J-110 | WJ-110 | ½-gal/1.9-liter FEP™ lube bag in 5-gal pail | 10 |
| J-128 | WJ-128 | 1-gal/3.8-liter pail | 4 |
| J-640 | WJ-640 | 5-gal/18.9-liter pail | 1 |
| J-DRUM | WJ-DRUM | 55-gal/208-liter drum | 1 |
Related Resources
Product Information
SDS: Regular Grade J
SDS: Winter Grade WJ
Product Flyer
Technical Information
Technical Data Sheet
Lubricants - FAQ
Cable Manufacturer Approvals
Friction Measurement White Paper
Lube Residue Combustion Study
Environmental Statement
FEP™ Lubrication Method
Videos
Application: Pumping
Application: Hand
Application: Front End Pack™
Related Products
Polywater® LZ Universal Lube
Polywater® PJ Pourable Lubricant
Pull-Planner™ Pulling Software
Polywater® Drill Pump LP-D5
Calculators
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