New No Lube® SIMpull THHN® Revolutionizes Pipe and Wire Installations

Innovative SIM Technology® eliminates lubrication, makes pulling wire faster, cleaner, easier.

Lubricating THHN cables during a pull- and cleaning up afterward - adds cost for contractors. Now, a new type of THHN, NoLube SIMpull THHN® from Southwire, uses a breakthrough technology to eliminate the mess and associated labor, and reduces the total installation cost involved with cable lubrication.

"This is a revolutionary product," says Brian McCardel, Southwire director of construction products. "Eliminating lubricant from the pulling process is a major change, and those who use NoLube THHN will have a competitive edge. Best of all, there's no price premium over traditional THHN."

Innovative SIM technology® produces a NoLube THHN

NoLube THHN is manufactured with a unique process developed by Southwire and introduced in 2004 on Romex SIMpull® , a residential Type NM-B cable.

Applying Southwire's patent-pending SIM Technology to THHN required extensive development and manufacturing know how at Southwire's Cofer Technology Center, a research and testing facility unique in the industry. After two years of development and testing at the Cofer Center, millions of feet of the new THHN product have been bought and installed by contractors in the field. Over the past year, Southwire has monitored and documented these installations with overwhelmingly positive results.

NoLube SIMpull THHN® can accelerate job schedules, reduce costs and enhance safety

Applying lubricant during a pull and cleaning up after the pull is a costly hassle that reduces job-site productivity. Contractors have been amazed by how fast and simple it is to pull NoLube THHN without lubrication, and they're seeing significantly reduced installation costs. Independent tests have confirmed that NoLube THHN can reduce installation time by 30 percent, boost productivity, and reduce material costs. It can also eliminate the risk of slipping and falling on spilled lubricant. SIM Technology allows the wire to pull through both overhead and underhead pulls, and through multiple 90 degree bends, without straining either the conductors or the tugger. The result is a smoother, cleaner installation and reduced tearing of the nylon.

Packaging, colors and printing identify NoLube SIMpull THHN®

NoLube THHN is easy to identify. Reels carry an identifying tag that simplifies inventory management for contractors and distributors. The cable printing shows the conductor size and a "No-Lube" legend. Don't settle for product that just looks good, look for the NoLube SIMpull THHN® markings on the cable and on the packaging.

NoLube THHN is available in conductor sizes 1/0 AWG to 750kcmil, in black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, gray, orange, or brown. Compatible ground sizes are also available. SIM Technology helps to enhance the nylon colors to bold, vivid hues that stand out and make it easy to see the smoother difference of SIMpull THHN® .

The roll-out will begin on the east coast and continue west by summer 2007. Southwire's nine Master Service Centers will stock the new product and will offer cuts and parallels to length. NoLube SIMpull THHN® , reduces waste for contractors and lowers costs for distributors.

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New NoLube® SIMpull THHN® Cable Revolutionizes Pipe and Wire Installations

New No Lube® SIMpull THHN® Revolutionizes Pipe and Wire Installations

Innovative SIM Technology® eliminates lubrication, makes pulling wire faster, cleaner, easier.

Lubricating THHN cables during a pull- and cleaning up afterward - adds cost for contractors. Now, a new type of THHN, NoLube SIMpull THHN® from Southwire, uses a breakthrough technology to eliminate the mess and associated labor, and reduces the total installation cost involved with cable lubrication.

"This is a revolutionary product," says Brian McCardel, Southwire director of construction products. "Eliminating lubricant from the pulling process is a major change, and those who use NoLube THHN will have a competitive edge. Best of all, there's no price premium over traditional THHN."

Innovative SIM technology® produces a NoLube THHN

NoLube THHN is manufactured with a unique process developed by Southwire and introduced in 2004 on Romex SIMpull® , a residential Type NM-B cable.

Applying Southwire's patent-pending SIM Technology to THHN required extensive development and manufacturing know how at Southwire's Cofer Technology Center, a research and testing facility unique in the industry. After two years of development and testing at the Cofer Center, millions of feet of the new THHN product have been bought and installed by contractors in the field. Over the past year, Southwire has monitored and documented these installations with overwhelmingly positive results.

NoLube SIMpull THHN® can accelerate job schedules, reduce costs and enhance safety

Applying lubricant during a pull and cleaning up after the pull is a costly hassle that reduces job-site productivity. Contractors have been amazed by how fast and simple it is to pull NoLube THHN without lubrication, and they're seeing significantly reduced installation costs. Independent tests have confirmed that NoLube THHN can reduce installation time by 30 percent, boost productivity, and reduce material costs. It can also eliminate the risk of slipping and falling on spilled lubricant. SIM Technology allows the wire to pull through both overhead and underhead pulls, and through multiple 90 degree bends, without straining either the conductors or the tugger. The result is a smoother, cleaner installation and reduced tearing of the nylon.

Packaging, colors and printing identify NoLube SIMpull THHN®

NoLube THHN is easy to identify. Reels carry an identifying tag that simplifies inventory management for contractors and distributors. The cable printing shows the conductor size and a "No-Lube" legend. Don't settle for product that just looks good, look for the NoLube SIMpull THHN® markings on the cable and on the packaging.

NoLube THHN is available in conductor sizes 1/0 AWG to 750kcmil, in black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, gray, orange, or brown. Compatible ground sizes are also available. SIM Technology helps to enhance the nylon colors to bold, vivid hues that stand out and make it easy to see the smoother difference of SIMpull THHN® .

The roll-out will begin on the east coast and continue west by summer 2007. Southwire's nine Master Service Centers will stock the new product and will offer cuts and parallels to length. NoLube SIMpull THHN® , reduces waste for contractors and lowers costs for distributors.