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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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Figure-8 Eliminator
Trailer
Used to eliminate the need to manually figure-eight fiber optic cable.
Electronic Control
System
Control all functions of the trailer.
Drum & Arm Assembly
Fully enclosed on all four sides by safety cages.
Loading Cable
Loaded from ground level without having to climb into trailer - access doors through
safety cages.
Freewheel Mode with
Variable Drag
Adjustable through electronic controls, used when cable is being pulled off the drum by
Fiber Optic Blower.
Arm Assembly
Can be freewheel by switching on the disengage arm switch.
Arm Placement
Arms must be locked into position during transport to prevent the beam from fatiguing.
Trailer to be used for handling cable in figure-8 situation only. Not for transporting
cable.
Roller Block Operation
Easily operated with one hand.
CABLE HANDLING SPECIFICATIONS
1.05" (26.67 mm)
Maximum Cable
Diameter
48,000 ft of 1/2" diameter cable (15 km of 13 mm cable)
31,000 ft of 5/8" diameter cable (10 km of 16 mm cable)
Cable Capacity
Arm Speed
Stabilizer Jacks
Manual outrigger jacks.
40 RPM
22,000 ft of 3/4" diameter cable (7 km of 19 mm cable)
16,000 ft of 7/8" diameter cable (5 km of 22 mm cable)
12,000 ft of 1" diameter cable (4 km of 25 mm cable)
Minimum Drum
Diameter
Cable Loading Speed
42" (1,067 mm)
Maximum speed is 785 ft/min (239 m/min) on a full drum, Maximum speed is 440 ft/min
(134 m/min) on an empty drum
Max. Cable Loading
Tension
Minimum Bend Radius
20 times the cable diameter through guide roller (20 x 1.05= 21" (533 mm) bend radius)
160 lb. (712 N)
Trailer to be used for
Handling Cable
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