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IDEAL Industries Clearglide®, 1-Quart Squeeze Bottle

Ideal Industries Cable Pulling Lubricant Clearglide 1-Quart Squeeze Bottle Polymer Formula

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Ideal Industries Clearglide Cable Pulling Lubricant

Professional-Grade Cable Installation Lubricant

The Ideal Industries Clearglide Cable Pulling Lubricant delivers professional-grade lubrication performance for electrical and telecommunications cable installation. This polymer-based formula features controlled evaporation technology designed for electricians, telecommunications professionals, and electrical contractors, providing the reliable performance and industry-leading quality that electrical professionals demand for smooth cable pulls.

Professional Features & Benefits

Advanced Polymer Formula

  • Polymer-Based Technology - Safe for all electrical and datacomm cable types with superior lubrication properties
  • Controlled Evaporation Rate - Ideal viscosity retention for shorter cable runs and precise application control
  • Clear Colorless Formula - Quick and easy cleanup for indoor installations and retrofit applications
  • Wide Temperature Stability - Remains effective from 32°F to 180°F for year-round professional use

Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Non-Toxic Formula - Safe for electrical professionals and indoor air quality standards
  • Non-Flammable Properties - Meets electrical safety requirements for all installation environments
  • Non-Corrosive Design - Protects cable jackets and conduit systems from chemical damage

Technical Specifications

1-quart squeeze bottle capacity with precision dispensing control, polymer-based formula with controlled evaporation rate, operating temperature range 32°F to 180°F (0°C to 82°C), clear and colorless appearance for easy cleanup, environmentally safe non-toxic non-flammable non-corrosive formulation, compatible with all electrical and telecommunications cable types including copper, aluminum, fiber optic, and coaxial cables.

Installation & Setup

  1. Prepare conduit system and verify cable routing path for optimal pulling efficiency
  2. Apply Clearglide lubricant evenly to cable surface using squeeze bottle precision control
  3. Distribute lubricant along conduit entry points and intermediate pulling locations
  4. Begin cable pull using appropriate tension control to prevent cable damage
  5. Monitor lubrication effectiveness and reapply as needed for longer runs
  6. Clean excess lubricant from cable ends and connection points after installation

Professional Applications

Ideal for:

  • Electrical Installation - Power cable pulls through conduit systems in commercial and residential projects
  • Telecommunications Wiring - Data cable installation for network infrastructure and telecommunications systems
  • Industrial Cable Management - Heavy-duty cable pulls in manufacturing and industrial facility installations
  • Commercial Construction - Multi-conductor cable installation in office buildings and commercial complexes
  • Residential Electrical - Home wiring projects including retrofit and new construction applications
  • Data Center Installation - High-density cable management for server rooms and telecommunications equipment
  • Retrofit Applications - Cable replacement and upgrade projects in existing conduit systems
  • Underground Installation - Direct burial and underground conduit cable pulling applications

Polymer Technology Advantage

Ideal Industries Clearglide polymer-based formula provides superior cable protection and pulling efficiency compared to traditional wax-based lubricants. The controlled evaporation rate maintains optimal viscosity throughout the installation process, while the clear colorless formula ensures clean professional installations without residue or staining concerns.

Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?

Ideal Industries commitment to electrical safety and professional performance ensures Clearglide lubricant meets the demanding requirements of electrical contractors and telecommunications professionals. The environmentally safe non-toxic formula provides peace of mind for indoor installations while delivering the reliable lubrication performance needed for efficient cable installation projects.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Wiring Accessories

Ideal Industries 31-388 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is Ideal Clearglide cable pulling lubricant safe on fiber optic and coax jackets, or just power cable?
Clearglide is a polymer-based pull lube rated for all electrical and telecom cable types, including copper, aluminum, fiber optic and coaxial. It's non-corrosive, so it won't attack the cable jacket or the inside of the conduit. That matters on mixed pulls where you'd otherwise have to keep two lubes on the truck for the power feeders and the data runs.
2) Can I use Clearglide pulling lube in a cold attic or a hot rooftop conduit run?
The working range on Clearglide is 32F to 180F (0C to 82C). That covers a hot summer rooftop or a sun-loaded raceway at the top end, but it stops at freezing, so a below-freezing outdoor or unheated pull in winter is outside what the formula is stated to handle. Plan cold-weather work around that number.
3) What's the difference between a polymer cable pulling lubricant like Clearglide and the old wax-based pulling soap?
Polymer lubes like Clearglide go on clear and colorless and have a controlled evaporation rate, so they hold viscosity through the pull and then clean up without leaving the waxy residue or staining that traditional wax-based lube leaves behind. That's why it's the pick for finished interiors, retrofit work in existing conduit, and data center or server room installs where you don't want residue on the cable or around the equipment. Wax-based soap is still the heavier-duty choice mentality for long dirty underground pulls; Clearglide's controlled evaporation is aimed at shorter runs.
4) How much cable can I pull with a 1-quart bottle of Clearglide, and do I apply it to the cable or the conduit?
The 1-quart squeeze bottle is built for direct application: you lay the lube on the cable surface as it feeds, then put more at the conduit entry points and at any intermediate pull point along the run. On a longer pull you reapply as you go rather than trying to front-load it. The squeeze bottle is the reason this size gets carried for device-box-to-panel and branch circuit work, where a 5-gallon pail and a pump would be more than the job needs.
5) Can Clearglide pulling lubricant be used indoors in an occupied building?
Yes. Clearglide is non-toxic, non-flammable and non-corrosive, which is what makes it usable inside occupied space, in server rooms, and on retrofit work in finished buildings. The non-flammable property is the one that matters most for electrical rooms and any environment where a solvent-based product would be a problem.
6) What is Ideal part number 31-388?
31-388 is the Ideal Industries catalog number for Clearglide cable pulling lubricant in the 1-quart squeeze bottle. Clearglide is also sold in larger container sizes, so if you're matching a spec or reordering, 31-388 is specifically the quart squeeze bottle and not a gallon or pail.
7) Will pulling lube help on a direct burial or underground conduit run?
Underground and direct burial conduit pulls are among the applications Clearglide is listed for, along with power cable through commercial conduit systems, network and data cable, and industrial facility work. On underground runs the length and the number of bends is what drives pulling tension, so lubricate at the entry and at every intermediate access point rather than relying on one application at the start.
8) Do I need to clean the lubricant off after the cable pull?
Wipe the excess off the cable ends and any connection points once the cable is home. Clearglide is clear and colorless and cleans up easily, but you don't want lube sitting on conductor ends where you're about to make up terminations or splices.
How fast can I get the Ideal Industries 31-388 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Ideal Industries 31-388 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 31-388 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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