Communications & Power Conduit
HDPE Conduit Benefits And Options
We offer a wide range of products from different manufacturers in sizes 1/2″ through 6″ in a variety of colors and striping combinations. Other options include pre-lubrication, pre-installed pull tape, pre-installed cable in conduit and a toneable wire. We complies with RUS/USDA standards, meets Buy America Requirements and all national specifications including ASTM, NEMA and UL.
HDPE conduit benefits include:
- A wide temperature range for installation, from -20 degrees C to 90 degree C operating temperature for cables
- A low coefficient of friction (20% lower than PVC) to allow for long cable pulls
- Tough, durable and a life expectancy well over that of the power cable.
- Replace or repair cable lines without digging or trenching
- Chemical and corrosion resistance
- Easy installation, HDPE pipe is the preferred material for HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), because of its long continuous lengths and high pull strength
- HDD benefits include the elimination of traffic disruption and minimal surface damage
- Can be continuously plowed as opposed to trenching PVC sticks.
Communications Conduit
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) conduit has been the material of choice to protect the nation’s fiber optic highways and has also been used by Department of Transportation (DOT) for traffic signal and highway lighting applications for decades. RBOC’s (Regional Bell Operating Companies), ILEC’s (Independent Local Exchange Carriers) and Network Operating companies have used our conduit for their fiber optic cable networks. Buried HDPE Conduit is resistant to chemicals and corrosive soils providing protection and long life. HDPE eliminates maintenance common to aerial networks. The long lengths and tensile strength of the conduit make it ideal for installation technologies of HDD (horizontal directional drilling) and plowing. Additionally, fiber optic cable is installed in the same conduit trench for ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) to monitor traffic, provide automatic toll payment, and CCTV systems to monitor accidents and provide safe motoring.
Power Conduit
Overhead power lines are susceptible to storm damage and require continuous maintenance from “tree topping” to pole maintenance and replacement. Underground power lines, protected by HDPE conduit, are gaining popularity with utilities. Furthermore, underground power lines improve curb appeal and make neighborhoods more aesthetically pleasing. Power cable systems are designed for long life, the use of HDPE conduit to encase and protect the power cable from rock impingement is prudent engineering as it allows for quick and easy repairs without excavation of the cable. HDPE conduit and innerduct is used to carry low (600V-transformer to end user) and medium ( < 35kV-substation to transformer) voltage power lines.
Smooth Wall Conduit
Smooth wall is the industry standard High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Duct. The interior of smooth wall has a slick finish which delivers a low coefficient of friction for easy blowing or pulling of cable. It can also be pre-lubricated in our manufacturing facility for an even lower coefficient of friction. Smooth wall innerduct is a durable high quality product for direct burial and HDD (horizontal directional drilling) applications. Smooth wall is also used as an “innerduct”, meaning several conduits are placed inside a larger casing pipe.
Ribbed Wall Conduit
Our ribbed wall innerduct conduit is designed to allow extremely long cable pulls to glide over the interior raised ribs. Ribbed wall innerduct is internally ribbed and available through 3” diameter in any SDR and SIDR ratings.
Specialty Conduit
We have the capabilities to manufacture a variety of HDPE conduit for specialty applications. BDI tracer wire (or toneable) conduit provides a method of locating underground fiber optic cable using a single copper wire co-extruded onto the wall of the conduit. This provides a traceable corrosion resistant conductor. An alternative method of locating buried fiber optic cable is to use traceable pull tape, available pre-installed in any of our duct products.
SuperGlide® is a coextruded inner layer of low friction media provided standard in some of our microduct products. It is also provided as an added option in 1/2″ through 2″ conduit. The compound of Siloxane and HDPE lowers the already low friction factor of the conduit to below 0.12. This is a significant improvement on the Telcordia Bellcore GRE 3155 Core recommended standard of 0.15.
Colors
We have a variety of options for color and identification of your HDPE. The standard color for telecommunications applications is orange. Typical color for power applications is black with red stripes or red.
*Special colors may also be available.
**Yellow is not recommended as it is the color of gas distribution piping.
In addition to solid colors, we offer a permanently bonded striping option. Striping consists of a single solid color and a coextruded layer of a single contrasting stripe color. Standard striping pattern is three stripes 120 degrees apart.
HDPE innerduct and conduit has standard identification markers for every run. The duct will be marked with the applicable specification identification, duct size, SDR or SCH rating and sequential footage markers every 2’ as well as date, shift and time of manufacture. Custom identifiers such as a logo or custom print line are also available when allowed by the specifications.
We offer additional options for put ups, pre installed cable, and pull tape. In addition we offer lubrication during the extrusion process for any of our products.
We offer a variety of HDPE accessories to help complete your project requirements. Click here for more information.
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Customer Service and Support
The team at Midwest ComTel is available during normal hours and outside of normal hours to assist you with sourcing the most cost-effective parts in the quickest manner. When parts are in short-supply, we also have expertise in identifying substitutes that provide equal functionality and integrity.
Availability and Speedy Delivery
With our extensive stock of product, we are capable of providing same day, or next day shipment and when product is not in stock, we can leverage our vast network of quality-verified partners.
Proven Track Record
Overtime, Midwest ComTel has proven itself to be a 1st class and 1st tier supplier of telecommunications equipment. We have been helping our customers decrease lead times, save resources and maintain a fully functional network. From our lengthly, Midwest ComTel warranty, to our quality control processes and our customer service best practices, we are uniquely qualified to provide telecommunications equipment.
Environmentally Mindful
Midwest ComTel is committed to contributing to the reuse and recycling of telecommunications assets. Not only is it a best practice for the environment, but it is also a way to reintroduce end-of-life product with valuable raw materials back into the economy.
Certifications and Partnerships
Midwest ComTel is a woman-owned, IS09001:2008-TL9000 certified organization. We are also a GSA contract holder and we have strategic partnerships with Ohio Cable Associate, the Ohio Telecom Association, DesginA Electronics, Finisar Optics and Adtran.
