The Tornado Cable Blower (89000) is the largest machine in GMP’s arsenal, built for the most demanding of applications. The blower is specifically designed to be safe, fast, and effective — even on tough terrain.
The Tornado will install fiber optic cable of 0.23 to 1.25 in. (5.84-32mm) diameter at speeds up to 300 ft/min (90m/min) into pre-installed innerduct or direct-buried innerduct. The machine can accommodate innerduct from 1/2 in. to 2 in. SDR, and microduct sizes from 12mm to 22mm OD.
Comprised of an aluminum air box and cable pusher, the Tornado uses compressed air to install the cable with or without a missile. In operation, the hydraulically powered, caterpillar belt drive system controls the fiber optic cable as it is propelled by compressed air into the duct. An electronic monitoring system provides read-outs of speed and distance, helps protect cable against duct obstructions, and includes an emergency stop facility.
The air box and cable pusher are mounted on a lightweight, tubular-steel frame that can be tilted at a 30-degree angle to the manhole which significantly minimizes any bending of the innerduct and cable. The frame has height adjustment to permit ease of maneuverability, and adjustable rear legs that provide added stability on uneven terrain. It can also be used without the frame, directly from its skid.
When you buy the Tornado, you also get a hydraulic power pack (32800), and one set of duct clamps and duct seals. Additionally, you get a set of cable collets, a pack of cable seals, and one cable seal plug. The cable blowing machine itself and the hydraulic power pack are both specially treated to resist corrosion.
Brian Schumann, President of Schumann Communications LLC. had this to say about his experience using the Tornado Cable Blower:
“We have been using the Tornado Cable Blowing system for over 10 years now and have been very satisfied with the performance of this equipment. The blowers rarely have any functionality issues and are extremely reliable and well built. Our company has blown all sizes of fiber in almost every weather condition imaginable and over every possible terrain feature you could think of including blowing fiber down the sides of ski mountains in Colorado and the Tornado Cable Blower always got the job done for us. GMP has come up with a real winner!”
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