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.