Yellow 77® Plus

Wire Pulling Lubricant

• Rapid Glide™ polytetrafluoroethylene additive provides
greater lubricity than other wax-based
lubricants — great for tough pulls
• Safe to use with all cable types
• Clings to cable throughout long
runs, even where moisture is
present
• Remains stable in high

Lubricants
temperatures — usable
from 30°F to 190°F (-1°C to 88°C)
• Dries slowly to a thin, non-conductive film that won’t
harden in conduit
• Easy to apply by hand or brush
• Creamy texture applies easily and uniformly
• Homogeneous blend requires no mixing
• Won’t dry out – surface coat forms to control evaporation
• Environmentally safe – non-toxic, non-flammable and Yellow 77®
non-corrosive LISTED
Wire Pulling Lubricant
Description Cat. No.
• The #1 brand of wire pulling
1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-398 lubricant since 1959 — the
1-gal. Bucket 31-391 perfect general purpose lube
5-gal. Bucket 31-395 • Wax-based formula
provides superior lubricity

ClearGlide™ • Safe to use with most cable

types except low-density
Wire Pulling Lubricant polyethylene and semi-
conducting jackets
• Clear and colorless for quick and easy clean-up — • Clings to cable throughout long
great for indoor and retrofit pulls pulls, even where moisture is present
• Exceptional lubricity for • Won’t break down or separate after repeated exposure
super-fast pulls to freezing temperatures
• Polymer-based formula is • Dries to a thin, non-conductive film
perfect for all electrical and
datacomm applications • Easy to apply by hand or brush
• Safe to use with all cable types • Creamy texture applies easily and uniformly
• Controlled evaporation rate is • Homogeneous blend requires no mixing
ideal for shorter runs • Won’t dry out — surface coat forms to control
• Remains stable over wide temperature ranges — usable evaporation
from 30°F to 180°F (-1°C to 82°C) • Environmentally safe — non-toxic, non-flammable and
• Dries to a semi-fluid film that won’t clog conduit non-corrosive LISTED

• Easy to apply by hand, brush or pump

• Environmentally safe — non-toxic, non-flammable Description Cat. No.
and non-corrosive LISTED 1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-358
Description Cat. No. 1-gal. Bucket 31-351
1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-388 5-gal. Bucket 31-355
1-gal. Bucket 31-381 55-gal. Drum 31-365
5-gal. Bucket 31-385
55-gal. Drum 31-2143
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Aqua-Gel® II Aqua-Gel® IIP
Cable Pulling Lubricant Cable Pulling Lubricant
• Polymer-based formula provides maximum tension • Features the same
reduction in high-stress electrical and communication excellent qualities as
cable-pulling operations Aqua-Gel® II Cable
• Compatible with all cable Pulling Lubricant with a
types except composite lower viscosity for easy
rubber pouring and pumping
• Cleans up easily with soap • Pourable formula clings to
and water cable – eliminates hand
application for a cleaner
Lubricants

• Clings to cable throughout and safer job

long pulls
• Compatible with all cable types
• Remains stable over wide
temperature range — usable • Cleans up easily with soap and water
from 28°F to 180°F (-2°C to 88°C) • Environmentally safe – non-toxic, non-flammable and
• Dries to a semi-fluid film that won’t clog conduit non-corrosive
LISTED
• Easy to apply by hand, brush or pump
Description Cat. No.
• Environmentally safe – non-toxic, non-flammable and
non-corrosive 1-gal. Jug 31-421
• For outdoor use only 5-gal. Bucket 31-425
LISTED
55-gal. Drum 31-435
Description Cat. No.
1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-378
1-gal. Bucket 31-371 Aqua-Gel® CW
5-gal. Bucket 31-375 Cable Pulling Lubricant
55-gal. Drum 31-3855
• Features the same excellent qualities as
Aqua-Gel® II Cable Pulling Lubricant
Velocity™ with a lower temperature range for
use outdoors in cold weather
Wire Pulling Lubricant • Polymer-based, cold-weather
formula remains stable in storage
• High cling factor from -28°F to 190°F (-33°C to 82°C)
• Maximum friction reduction • Formulated for exterior use in cold
weather conditions
• Specification grade
• Cleans up easily with soap and water
• Compatible with all popular
cable types • Clings to cable throughout long pulls
• Temperature stable • Well-suited for hand or poured applications
• Environmentally safe — non-toxic, non-flammable and
• Non-combustible residue non-corrosive
• Environmentally safe — non-toxic,
non-flammable and non-corrosive
Description Cat. No.
LISTED
1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-298
Description Cat. No.
1-gal. Jug 31-291
1-qt. Squeeze bottle 31-276
5-gal. Bucket 31-295
1-gal. Bucket 31-277
5-gal. Bucket 31-278

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Conduit Measuring Tape Line Packages
• Provides quick and
accurate measurement of
conduit runs
• Easy-to-read markings in
sequential one-foot
increments

Pulling Supplies
• 160 lb. tensile strength
• Pulls rope through
raceways without
stretching
• Dispenser features
built-in cutter, handle,
non-skid base and • One-piece pull line and foam tip unwind as they move
adjustable reel tension through conduit
• Will not rot or mildew • One-piece construction for faster, easier use with no knots
Description Cat. No. or foam carriers to retrieve

Conduit Measuring Tape – 3,000 ft. 31-347 • Line tensile strength of 17 lbs.
• For use with any type of blower or vacuum system

Foam Carriers Description Color Qty. Cat. No.

Line Package, 1/2 in. x 75 ft. Red 10/bag 31-472
Line Package, 1/2 in. x 150 ft. Red 10/bag 31-473
Line Package, 3/4 in. x 200 ft. Yellow 5/bag 31-475
Line Package, 3/4 in. x 300 ft. Yellow 5/bag 31-476
Line Package, 3/4 in. x 450 ft. Yellow 5/bag 31-477
Line Package, 1 in. x 200 ft. White 5/bag 31-479
Line Package, 1 in. x 300 ft. White 5/bag 31-480
Line Package, 1 in. x 450 ft. White 5/bag 31-481

• Attach to a suitable line to serve as a piston – clears out

water or debris as they travel through conduit
• Durable foam construction for repeated use and long life
• For use with any type of blower or vacuum system

Description Qty. Cat. No.

1/2 in. Foam Carrier 5/bag 31-466
3/4 in. Foam Carrier 5/bag 31-467
1 in. Foam Carrier 5/bag 31-468
1-1/4 in. Foam Carrier 3/bag 31-469
1-1/2 in. Foam Carrier 2/bag 31-470
2 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-471
2-1/2 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-322
3 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-323
3-1/2 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-324
4 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-325
5 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-326
6 in. Foam Carrier 1/bag 31-327

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V-Notch Stripper Combo Tool
• Cuts copper or aluminum wire, solid or stranded • Convenient, four-function tool features precision-ground
stripping holes and knife-to-anvil cutting blades

Wire Strippers/Cutters
• Rotating cam wheel adjusts to strip 10-24 AWG wire
• Crimps bare and insulated terminals
• Looping holes for solid wire
• Strips 8–20 AWG solid and 10–22 AWG stranded wire
• Locking hasp
• Cuts unhardened bolts (4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24 and 10-32)
Description Cat. No. and reforms threads
Description Cat. No.
V-Notch Stripper 45-101
Combo Tool 30-428

7-in-1 Stripper Multi-Crimp Strip Tool

• Versatile, seven-function tool features precision-ground • Cuts wire
stripping blades, cushioned grips and plier nose • Crimps insulated and non-insulated wires
• Strips 8–16 AWG solid and 10–18 AWG stranded wire • Cuts bolts
• Crimps bare and insulated terminals for 10–22 AWG wire, • Strips 10-22 AWG wire
RG-59 coax connectors and 7 to 8mm auto ignition
connectors Description Cat. No.
• Cuts unhardened wire, bolts and screws (4-40, 6-32, 8-32,
Multi-Crimp Strip Tool 45-778
10-24 and 10-32) and reforms threads
• Cuts stranded, solid, NM wire and U.F. wire to 8 AWG
• Reams and de-burrs conduit T®-Cutter Wire Cutter
• Gauges and loops wire • Hardened steel, sheer-type blades

Description Cat. No. • Spring-loaded automatic opening

• Convenient plier nose for extra gripping strength
7-in-1 Stripper 45-777 • Corrosion-resistant, black oxide finish
• Tough steel construction
• Locking tab keeps spring in place

Data T®-Cutter Wire Cutter Description

T -Cutter
®
Wire Range Cat. No.

• Cuts round communication Wire Cutter Up to 1/2 in. O.D. fine-stranded wire
cable and maintains cable 45-123
and 10 AWG solid wire
geometry for better cable
performance
• Cuts multi-pair cable up to
.500 in. (12.7mm) and
coaxial cable up to RG-9/U
Cable Ripper
• Suitable for soft cables • Slits Romex® wire sheathing before stripping wires
(not ACSR) • Quick, clean and easy end or mid-run removal of jacket
• Steel reinforced center • Convenient built-in wire gauge
conductors can be trimmed
with bolt cutting holes
Description Cat. No.
• Cushioned comfort grip handles
Side Entry
• Locking latch keeps tool closed in pouch 45-118RS
Cable Ripper
Description Cat. No. Romex® is a registered trademark of Southwire Company.

Data T®-Cutter 45-074

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T®-Cutter Lite Wire Cutter Grip-N-Strip™ End Stripper
In today’s cutting-edge electronic production and
assembly operations, the T®-Cutter Lite is a “must-have.” • Self-adjusting stripping blades automatically select proper
position
Wire Cutters/Strippers

Stranded or solid, copper or aluminum, this wire cutter

cuts cleanly and accurately. • Strips 12 AWG solid to 20 AWG stranded PVC insulated wire
• Knife-type blade provides a shear-type cut • Strip-length gauge
• Lightweight, compact design • Cuts up to 12 AWG solid wire
• Perfect for copper and aluminum wire • Lightweight, ergonomic design reduces user fatigue
Description Cat. No. • Reinforced fiberglass construction
T -Cutter Lite
®
• Hardened steel blades for extra strength and longer life
Wire Cutter 45-260

Description Cat. No.

Coax Strip and Crimp Tool Grip-N-Strip™

End Stripper
45-227

• Precision, form-ground
stripping holes remove
outer jacket and
insulation from RG-59
Round Cable Slitting and
and RG-6 coaxial cable Ringing Tools
• Durable blades cut • Cuts around cable jacket as well as slits the length of
copper-coated steel jacket for easy removal
conductors
• Use with single or multiple conductor cable up to 1.75 in.
• Three crimping nests for O.D.
crimping F-connectors
and ring terminals • Blade adjusts for jacket thicknesses up to .125 in.
• Spare blade in handle base
Description Cat. No.
Description Cat. No.
Coax Strip &
30-433
Crimp Tool Cable Stripper for
45-128
1/4 in. to 3/4 in. O.D.
Coax Strip & Crimp Tool w/ten RG-6 F-Connectors 30-433F
Cable Stripper for
45-129
Underground Feeder (UF) 3/4 in. to 1-1/2 in. O.D.

Cable Stripper Replacement Blades for 45-128 and 45-129 (2/pkg.) L-7486

• Self-adjusting stripping blades automatically select proper

position Stripmaster® Wire Strippers
• Strips 12/2 AWG solid to 14/2 AWG Underground Feeder • One-step stripping
(UF) Cable enhances productivity
• Strips Twin and Earth cable • Spring-action motion
• Open-throat construction allows unlimited strip length increases leverage
and reduces operator
• Neatly removes outer cable sheath and inner wire fatigue
sheathing to desired lengths
• Precision-ground,
• Lightweight, ergonomic design reduces user fatigue knife-type blades
provide clean,
Description Cat. No. accurate stripping

Underground Feeder Description Cat. No.

45-235
Cable Stripper
Stripmaster Wire Stripper, 10-22 AWG (Boxed)
®
45-092
Stripmaster® Wire Stripper, 10-22 AWG (Clamshell) 45-292
Stripmaster Wire Stripper, Coax RG-6
®
45-262
See Section C for complete Stripmaster Wire Stripper line.
®

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