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In this Issue:

  • Sealing Conduits for Resilient Electrical and Telecommunication Systems
  • Welcome Note from Erik Freyser, President
  • Understanding How to Calculate Water Head Pressure
  • Infographic: Achieve Resiliency by Sealing Vulnerabilities
Issue #1

In this Issue:

  • Measuring Cable Pulling Friction with a Reel Test
  • Coefficient of Friction Testing Methods
  • Interview with Sheri Dahlke + Ron Raedeke | Polywater’s Friction Table
  • Model and Analysis of Duct Displacement Factor in Fiber Optic Cable Pulling—Part 1
Issue #2

In this Issue:

  • Duct Seals Prevent Ruinous Water Damage
  • Q&A: The Effect of Pulling Lubricants on High Frequency Data Cable
  • How Temperature and Water Influence the Aging of Transformers
  • Model and Analysis of Duct Displacement Factor in Fiber Optic Cable Pulling—Part 2
Issue #3

In this Issue:

  • Understanding and Mitigating Manhole Explosions: An Interview with Stuart Hanebuth
  • Is Meeting a Standard Enough?—An Examination of Duct Sealing Code Compliance.
  • Video: Three Key Factors for Selecting the Right Cable Lubricant
  • How to Avoid Crushing Fiber Cable During Installation
Issue #4

In this Issue:

  • The Origins of Lubrication in Cable Blowing:  An Interview with expert Willem Griffioen
  • How Does Temperature Affect Cable Coefficient of Friction?
  • Why Does Duct Putty Fail to Seal Conduits?
  • Why Are Airtight and Gastight Conduit Seals Important?
Issue #5

In this Issue:

  • The Role of Specialty Cleaners in PPE Safety: Q&A with Randy Barnett, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Professional (CESCP)
  • Why DIY Store Foams Fail to Seal Conduits
  • A “Pour” Explanation
  • Model and Analysis of Duct Placement Factor in Fiber Optic Cable Pulling – The effect of COF on the Duct Displacement Model
Issue #6

In this Issue:

  • Total Cost of Ownership: Tools for Your Future
  • The Compelling Logic of Presaturated Cleaning Wipes
  • Cable Compatibility in Undergrounding
  • How Polyurethane Foams Work: Chemistry, Customization, and End Use Applications
Issue #7

In this Issue:

  • Underground Cable Installation Solution Story
  • Understanding Exposure to Electrical Cleaning Solvent Vapors
  • The Science of Cable Lubrication: Film Thickness and Quantity Recommendations
  • How to Seal a Leaking Oil-Filled Transformer
Issue #8

In this Issue:

  • The Push and Pull of Utility Undergrounding
  • The Importance of Pull Direction in Cable Installation and the Role of Bends
  • Coefficient of Friction (COF) Explained
  • 10 out of TEN Group: A Quality Q&A Session with Australia’s The Energy Network (TEN Group)
Issue #9

In this Issue:

  • Underground Cable-in-Duct Installation: 5 Trends to Consider
  • How Prelubrication Increases the Odds of a Successful Cable Pull
  • Simple Ways to Help Sustainability Efforts for Underground Cable-in-Duct Installations
  • FAQ – Expanding Foam Duct and Conduit Sealing Applications
Issue #10

In this Issue:

  • Keeping Rodents Out of Critical Infrastructure
  • Guide to Cable Lubricant Pumping
  • Addressing the Rise of the “Zero-Splice” Rule in Cable Undergrounding
  • Investing in Maximum Fiber Optic Cable Installation Longevity
Issue #11

In this Issue:

  • Engineers Identify Collaboration as the Key to Successful Cable Installation
  • Understanding How Conduit Sealants Perform in the Presence of Fire
  • Dispelling Myths About Cable Pulling and Blowing
  • The Evolution and Excellence of Polywater: A History of Leadership (part 1)
Issue #12

In this Issue:

  • Translating Performance Testing to Field Performance

    in Conduit Adhesives

  • Defining a Safety Factor in Underground Cable Pull Planning
  • How Quality Cable Lubricants Protect Underground Cable Installation Working Environments
  • How to Improve the Operational Lifetime of Cable-in-duct Installations
Issue #13