News at GMP - FIBER OPTIC CABLE BLOWING MACHINES, DUCT RODDERS AND OTHER CABLE PLACING EQUIPMENT SHOWCASED AT THE OUTSIDE PLANT EXPO

GMP SHOWCASES FIBER OPTIC CABLE BLOWING MACHINES,
DUCT RODDERS AND OTHER CABLE PLACING EQUIPMENT
AT THE OUTSIDE PLANT EXPO

General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP) introduces its cable placement tools at the OSP EXPO 2005 (Booth #618), to be held in the Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, November 15-17. Among the tools to be showcased at the GMP exhibit are the "Breeze" micro fiber cable blowing machine. The "Breeze" micro fiber cable blowing machine is designed to meet the need for micro fiber cable installation. It will move micro fiber cable of 0.1 to 0.315 in. (2.5 to 8.0 mm) diameter at speeds to 164 ft. (50 m) per minute into pre-installed micro duct. The Breeze is compatible with micro duct O.D. from 0.197 to 0.472 in. (5.0 to 12.0 mm).

Also featured is the "Tornado" cable blowing machine which is designed to move fiber optic cable of 0.23 to 1.25 in. (5.84-32 mm) diameter at speeds to 300 ft./min. (90 m/min.) into pre-installed innerduct or direct-buried duct safely, even on tough terrain. It can accommodate innerduct from 1 to 2.48 in. (25-63 mm). A conversion kit allows the Tornado to place either 12/10 mm or 10/8 mm micro duct into the innerduct.

GMP's new Duct Rodders will also generate interest. Made from fiberglass strands impregnated with a highly resilient, thermosetting resin, GMP Duct Rodders incorporate proprietary strengthening agents that provide high quality Rodders at an economical price. Continuous Duct Rodders are used to pull or push lines or cables through ducts, tubes or conduits. They are available in three nominal sizes, 1/4 in. (6 mm), 3/8 in. (10 mm) and 1/2 in. (13 mm).

The OSP EXPO 2005 benefits network planning, engineering and deployment professionals responsible for the performance of telecommunications and electrical networks. OSP EXPO (www.ospmag.com/expo/) provides both industry relevant seminars and the exposition.

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The "Breeze" micro fiber cable blowing machine by General Machine Products Company, Inc. is designed to meet the need for micro fiber cable installation

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