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Polywater® IceFree™ Encapsulating Antifreeze Gel System
Overview
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).
Catalog Information
| Catalog # | Package description | Units/Case |
|---|---|---|
| WS-640 | 5-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-1 | 48-inch/122-cm gel insertion hose & valve assembly |
1 |
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