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Description
Fiber optic antifreeze gel protects cables from damage due to ice formation
Polywater® IceFree™ Cable Antifreeze Gel is a specialty, non-freezing gel that is pumped into conduits around cables to prevent water ingress and subsequent ice formation and is recommended for systems placed above the frost line. Polywater IceFree fiber optic antifreeze gel has protected the cables of thousands of bridges and highway crossings and other vulnerable areas exposed to freezing temperatures.
Polywater® IceFree™ | TOTAL CONDUIT ENCAPSULATING GEL SYSTEM
Surrounds cables and valves with a gel that does not freeze
Fills conduits and cavities to prevent water ingress
Maintains operation of vital fiber cable and valve systems
Features
Features
PREVENTS ICE FORMATION Fills conduit and cavities to prevent water ingress
PROTECTS KEY ASSETS Surrounds cables and valves with a gel that does not freeze
ENSURES RELIABLE SYSTEMS Maintains operation of vital fiber cable and valve systems
REDUCES DOWNTIME Safeguards cable from ice-pressure
COMPATIBLE WITH CABLE Gel is fully compatible with cable—no jacket swelling or cracking
EASY REENTRY Soft gel allows cable removal for repair or upgrade and doesn’t interfere with valve operation
Product Notes
Does not stress crack polyethylene jackets after 168 hours of exposure when tested to ASTM D1693.
IceFree has good temperature stability. It will not phase out or separate after freeze/thaw cycle testing. In-Service Temperature use range is -50°F to 120°F (-45°C to 50° C).
IceFree antifreeze gel is a thick gel that can be installed using a high-pressure grease pump. The Polywater LP-D5 drill pump works for short distances, less than 20 feet (6 meters).
Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Properties
PROPERTY
PERFORMANCE
Appearance
Transparent-red, thick gel
Viscosity (Brookfield)
Thick gel viscosity (120,000–180,000 cps @ 10 rpm)
pH
6.5–7.5 (neutral)
% Nonvolatile solids
2.0
VOC Content
490 g/L
Application Properties
Gallons per 100 Feet (Liters per 10 Meters)
DUCT SIZE
½-INCH (15 MM) CABLE
¾-INCH (20 MM) CABLE
1-INCH (25 MM) CABLE
1-inch (25 mm)
3.1 gallons (3 Liters)
1.8 gallons (2 Liters)
NA
1-1/4-inch (32 mm)
5.3 gallons (6 Liters)
4.1 gallons (5 Liters)
2.3 gallons (3 Liters)
2-inch (50 mm)
15.3 gallons (18 Liters)
14.0 gallons (16 Liters)
12.2 gallons (15 Liters)
4-inch (100 mm)
64.3 gallons (78 Liters)
63.0 gallons (75 Liters)
61.2 gallons (74 Liters)
Additional Information
Product Videos
Polywater® IceFree™ Encapsulating Antifreeze Gel System
What's in the Box
What’s in the Box
Qty 1 - Polywater® IceFree™ Encapsulating Cable Antifreeze Gel, TOTAL CONDUIT ENCAPSULATING GEL SYSTEM
PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION
SKU #
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
UNITS/CASE
WS-64
05-gallon/18.9-liter pail IceFree™ Gel
1
WS-DRUM
55-gallon/208-liter drum IceFree™ Gel
1
WB-86
1 chemical duct block
6
WB-8
1 chemical duct block
12
WH-14
8-inch/122-cm gel insertion hose & valve assembly
1
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