Why Choose a Fiber Optic Cable Blower? Featuring the Gulfstream™ 400 from Condux
With network expansions happening across North America, and more households and areas getting broadband service, the demand for installing fiber optic cables is mounting. The obvious choice of equipment for this important and pressing task is the fiber optic cable blower. Here’s why.
Fiber Optic Cable Blowers are Fast
Fiber optic cable blowers work faster than cable pulling, able to install fiber optic cable at a rate of up to 300fpm (900mpm). In a cable blower, compressed air propels the carrier and cable through the air-tight sealed duct, so the cable is traveling at the same speed as the air. And, because airflow and tractor drive speed can be adjusted, you can install fiber at the rate which best suits any application.
Fiber Optic Cable Blowers Give You More Control
In terms of control, fiber optic cable blowers are definitely the top choice. As we mentioned above, fiber blowers can adjust the rate of airflow, thereby controlling how fast the fiber is being blown. In addition, they offer many other features such as a longer tractor feed grip area for less stress on the cable, and a manual cylinder on the tractor feed to better control down pressure. As for us, our patented traction control system shuts down the blower when problems with cable slippage or duct blockage are detected, adding safety to every job and preventing costly cable damage. A speed and distance counter with LCD read-out, as well as convenient hydraulic and pneumatic controls, come standard with the Condux Fiber Optic Cable Blower. Blowers equipped with the Advanced Electronic Control System will shut down if slippage, over-speed, or cable stoppage is detected.
Fiber Optic Cable Blowers are Versatile
Fiber optic cable blowers operate efficiently with the most common combinations of cable and innerduct sizes. Many blowers are designed for the installation of a wide range of fiber optic cables including those with diameters from 0.23" (5.8 mm) to 1.13" (28.7 mm) into micro duct 10 mm to 18 mm and traditional innerduct ½" (13 mm) to 2" (51 mm). This kind of versatility allows fiber optic cable blowers to be the optimal equipment for any fieldwork.
Fiber Optic Cable Blowers Can be Lightweight & Portable
Fiber optic cable blowers are much easier to handle and transport. The blower and all accessories including hydraulic hoses, cable and conduit packs and seal kits conveniently fit into a lightweight job box with wheels.
As a leader in the manufacture of cable installation tools and equipment, Condux offers superior Fiber Optic Cable Blowers that are compact and lightweight, making it ideally suited for your most difficult job sites. Check out one of our models, the Condux Gulfstream™ 400 here.
Gulfstream™ 400 Fiber Optic Cable Blower
The Condux Gulfstream™ 400 Fiber Optic Cable Blower is ideal for “Last Mile” Fiber Installations.
Install up to 300 feet of fiber optic cable per minute (90 m/min). The cable travels at the same speed as the air! A carrier is always attached to the front of the cable. Compressed air propels the carrier and cable through the air-tight sealed duct. And, because airflow and tractor drive speed can be adjusted, you can install fiber at the rate which best suits any application.
The Condux Gulfstream 400 Deluxe Fiber Optic Cable Blower features a longer tractor feed grip area for less stress on the cable and a manual cylinder on the tractor feed to better control down pressure. Condux’s patented traction control system shuts down the blower when problems with cable slippage or duct blockage are detected, adding safety to every job and preventing costly cable damage.
Convenient tilting of the Condux Gulfstream 400 Deluxe Fiber Optic Cable Blower for ease of pouring in lubricant. Easily install the cable into rollers, then close and you are ready to start.
The Condux Gulfstream 400 Deluxe Fiber Optic Cable Blower is extremely easy to handle and transport. The blower and all accessories including hydraulic hoses, cable and conduit packs, and seal kits conveniently fit into a lightweight job box with wheels.
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