Technical Information
The Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer is designed to greatly reduce cable splicing
and the need to manually “figure-eight” cable by allowing longer continuous runs
when no cable end is available. The Trailer removes cable from a cable reel, and
then dispenses it.
This unit is not intended for use where cable ends are available, nor is it a device for
transporting cable.
Do not figure-eight any dual strength member fiber optic cable using the Condux
Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer. Condux will not warranty or be held liable for any cable
damage resulting from the use of dual strength member fiber optic cable on the
Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer.
In addition, the Condux Figure-8 Eliminator Trailer can be used as a hydraulic power
source in tandem with a Condux Fiber Optic Cable Blower.
• Figure 8 Eliminator trailer used to eliminate the need to manually figure-eight
fiber optic cable.
• Electronic control system to control all functions of the trailer.
• Single person operation.
• Drum and arm assembly fully enclosed (four sides) by safety cages.
• Cable to be loaded from ground level without having to climb into
trailer - access doors through safety cages.
• Storage for remote controller and its harness.
• Freewheel mode with variable drag - adjustable through electronic controls.
Used when cable is being pulled off the drum by the FO Blower.
• Arm assembly can be free wheel by switching on the solenoid.
• All components to be made of non-corrosive materials or be plated
or painted.
• Arms must be locked into position during transport to prevent the beam
from fatiguing.
• Trailer is to be used for handling cable in a figure 8 situation only. Not for
transporting cable. Occasional transport of cable may be required to
reposition the trailer on the job site.
B. CABLE HANDLING SPECIFICATIONS
• Maximum cable diameter of 1.05 inch.
• Theoretical cable pulling tension of 187 lbs.
• Minimum bend radius of 20 times the cable diameter through the guide roller
blocks (20 * 1.05 = 21" bend radius).
• Minimum drum diameter 42 inches.
• Average cable loading speed 612 ft/ min or 40 RPM.
• Roller blocks can be easily operated with one hand.
• Cable capacity of 44000 ft of 1/2" cable, 20,000 ft of 3/4" cable, 11000 ft of
1.05" cable.
C. TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS
• Dual axle, rated for 12,000 lb capacity.
• Electric brake or surge brake.
• Pintle ring hitch for electric brake and ball hitch for surge brake.
• Dual safety chains, minimum 10,000 lb capacity
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