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2011 catalog #180 6620 mcmillan way richmond bc canada v6w1j7 604.232.4445 1.888.swivels 794.8357 fax 604.232.4446 sales@dcddesign.com www.dcddesign.com line blowing equipment section

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dcd design manufacturing ltd at dcd design manufacturing ltd we produce high quality cable installation directional drilling and overhead line stringing tools dcd design is driven by our customers needs and by our own commitment to service those customers every effort is made to provide customers with the product they need when they need it we maintain our inventory levels to satisfy 99 of orders without delay and 90 of orders are shipped on the same day from our integrated sales and engineering office we offer the fastest turn-around in the industry to meet your shipping deadlines we are constantly working to supply a high-quality product at a competitive price and to this end all our products are fully tested and come with a six-month guarantee 90 days for horizontal directional drilling products on november 10 2009 we became iso 9001:2008 certified and this emphasizes our commitment to superior product quality and customer service utilities contractors distributors and competitors alike recognize the high standards set by our customer service and the products we manufacture customers realize that help with field problems the ability to react to a new need and that extra effort required to help get the job done are all part of the dcd commitment product categories hdd swivels wire mesh connectors grips dcd cable installation tools cable pulling eyes duct installation proofing manhole tools cable pulling lubricant cable pullers duct rodders line blowing overhead products this 2011 catalog combines our cable installation and overhead tools with our horizontal directional drilling catalog to give our customers a single point of reference for all their utility installation requirements overhead underground through ductwork or dirt ­ dcd design has a tool for your application dcd design has been producing cable installation tools since 1986 and we have expanded our selection in recent years to include manhole tools cable blowing projectiles and the revolutionary tube-lube 326 cable pulling lubricant our distinctive stainless steel line swivels offer the most standard features of any overhead or underground line stringing swivels and our unique power-grips have been applied internationally to off-shore wind turbine cable installations the dcd dub-swivels and maxi dub-swivels are a benchmark in the horizontal directional drilling industry we patented the harsh environment swivel in 1996 and we ve delivered thousands of quality products since then when a pullback went smoothly a dub-swivel was there connecting the drill string to the final product and most recently the overhead tools division has brought the lineman and eagle lashers to dcd design since the 1940 s the neale and cable spinning equipment company were producing aerial cable lashers for telecom and power applications dcd design continues the tradition with the proven lineman lasher and the advanced eagle lasher.

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series number 00503 00504 00508 00508 index product description dub lite® swivel dub lite® swivel specialty type dub® swivel maxi dub® swivel page 2 4 5 8 series number 32000 32900 32300 32600 32460 32650 32655 32510 32550 32700 35000 35100 35200 35300 00510 40000 51000 52000 52500 53500 54000 56000 56500 57000-57170 57500 60000 product description sheaves quadrants hangers cable rope guides meter box puller cable separators entry bells manhole brace lubricants tube-lube® 326 lubricants applicators lubricants tube-lube® 336 lubricants tube-lube® 346 lube spreader cable puller accessories page 44-45 46-47 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 54 55-59 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 65-67 68 68 hdd manhole tools 00000 00505 00520 00521 00522 00560 00565 00566 clevis pins detail line swivel connector can-linktm clevis connector rope to rope connector rope to swivel breakaway connector breakaway pins breakaway pin configurations 00530 min-e-maxtm breakaway connector 00550 breakaway swivel 00535 00555 breakaway pins 00652 00653 connector eye to eye/clevis 00654 00655 connector shackles 00656 connector chain link connector quick link 00660 23000 wire rope bridle sling swivels connectors 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 14-15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 cable pulling lubricants tuf-lugger duct rodders accessories 00501 wire grip swivel 20 00661 00697 wire mesh grips pulling 20-23 24-27 00800 00831 wire mesh grips support multiple cable installation selection guide 28 pulling support grips fish rod 1/8 dia reel rod detectable rod 3/16 dia tuf rod 1/4 dia ruf rod detectable rod 5/16 dia ruf rod 3/8 dia ruf rod detectable rod 7/16 dia ruf rod 1/2 dia duct rodder accessories hand rodder accessories wire mesh grips duct rodders 00760 00770 00905 00925 24000 24100 24200 24300 24500 25000 mighty eye combo kit pulling eye swivel grip pulling eye lug pulling eye clevis eye multiplex pushing pulling eyes pulling eye mini grip pulling harness cable pulling eyes 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 36 58400 58410 58230-58335 58000 58100 58200 58500 61100 61700 61400 62000-63000 61000-61040 power blower hose seal offs line blowing projectiles control valve innerduct seals duct seals pull tape model q lasher eagle lasher lineman lasher overhead products lashing wire line blowing equipment 69 70 70-71 72 72 73 74 75 75 76 76-78 79 00604 00605 00615 00600 00619 00620 00621 00650 00651 08000 08100 08450 08400 08500 duct installation proofing overhead products innerduct pulling eye lug innerduct pulling eye clevis innerduct pulling eye swivel clevis duct puller vibratory plow-grip duct puller poly puller duct puller standard duct puller deluxe sealed duct puller o-ring replacement guide duct brush spiral duct brush heavy duty test slug duct checker steel duct checker polyurethane 37 37 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 42 42 43 43

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69 web site www.dcddesign.com power blower 58400 series the dcd power blower is unique a portable unit with twin parallel motors to provide the maximum pressure available in this class of line blowers up to 30 higher while there are several other similar products on the market the dcd unit offers an excellent list of special features including a stainless steel housing fitted with a rugged powder coated steel lid and carrying handle that doubles as a coiler for storing the power cord · national certification for outdoor use not in rain · two 1.8hp heavy duty electric motors fitted with non-corrosive components and sealed bearings each individually fused and delivering up to 225 cfm and 4 psi run a single motor when that s all you need or both when there s a 30a breaker available · a heavy-duty 2 hose made of crush resistant polyethylene 25 long which will stand up in temperatures from -40 to +140 deg f · the blowers operate at 110v and require 30 amp source a 220v/110 v voltage convertor and a plug adapter are also available although other manufacturers have a higher cfm rating that will only increase the speed of the dart the higher pressure rating is key because this will allow a dart carrying pull tape or twine to travel further with higher loads even though it might take a few seconds longer see below for a full explanation · toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com dcd also offers a full line of blowing accessories detailed on the following pages available as kits or individually to build your own toolbox dcd line blowing products feature a range of innovations to suit your application and go farther part no 58400-100 58400-110 58400-200 58400-201 power blower 110v description power blower c/w seal-offs for 1/2 to 6 duct and hose 2 dia x 25 ft long 110v includes 30 amp twist plug power blower 58400-100 with voltage converter 58400-201 voltage converter to convert 220v power to 110v this allows the standard 110v line blower to be used in countries where 220v is standard supply power blower 58400-100 voltage converter 58400-201 seal offs for 1/2 to 6 duct and hose 2 dia x 25 ft long pigtail adapter cord twist connector to straight plug to adapt the power blower 30a twist plug to a standard 110v wall socket note a standard 15a wall socket will only power one motor unless you have a 30a breaker ultra-light bird foam birds selector 58400-220 58400-300 line bird inflatable bird parachute bird understanding blower performance the output of a blower is usually specified in terms of i its flow rate cfm and ii its pressure psi the flow rate determines how fast the blower can move a projectile and the pressure determines how much load the projectile can pull and how far it can pull it when a blower is running with an unrestricted outlet it will produce its maximum specified flow rate because there is no resistance against it line blowing if the blower is attached to a length of empty conduit the blower has to move all the air in the conduit to push any through friction against the conduit wall will resist that movement as the blower works against this backpressure its flow rate drops therefore a blower can never produce its maximum advertised flow rate in a practical application due to air friction in the duct as the length of conduit increases friction increases backpressure increases and flow rate decreases at some point the backpressure will increase to a point at which it equals the maximum pressure that the blower can generate and the flow rate will be zero when a projectile is inserted it blocks the conduit as more air is pushed in behind the projectile the backpressure rises until it exceeds the projectile s drag and it begins to move along the conduit therefore the drag creates the backpressure which in turn determines the blower flow rate and ultimately the speed of the projectile as the projectile moves down the conduit the drag force increases because of the weight and friction of the line being pulled is increasing at some distance the increasing backpressure equals the maximum pressure that the blower can develop and the projectile will stall because only blowing pressure can overcome backpressure a blower with higher blowing pressure capability will ultimately go farther the dcd power blower is designed around twin high-pressure motors to go farther more pressure more distance.

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58410 series the 3 seal off sizes are designed to cover all duct sizes from 1/2 to 6 each of the units will attach directly onto the seal off body which in turn attaches onto the hose assembly the hose assembly is made from crush-proof 2 hose and is 25 ft in length at the end where the seal off body attaches there is a swivel connector allowing the body to be turned in any direction part no 58410-025 58410-100 58420-010 58420-020 58420-030 58420-040 58420-000 description hose assembly 2 dia x 25 long carrying bag for hose seal off adapter 1/2 to 1-1/2 seal off adapter 1-1/2 to 3 seal off adapter 2-1/2 to 6 seal off body kit includes above parts marked weight 10.50 lb 1.93 lb 0.36 lb 0.72 lb 2.01 lb 1.46 lb 4.55 lb foam birds 58230 series dcd foam birds are one of the more common ways to carry pull tapes through empty ducting the product can also be used to spread lubricant through the duct before pulling cable sizes are standard and will fit duct sizes 2 through 6 part no 58230-200 58230-250 58230-300 58230-350 58230-400 58230-500 58230-600 58230-kt1 nom duct size 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 kit includes above parts marked weight 0.06 lb 0.06 lb 0.09 lb 0.12 lb 0.14 lb 0.27 lb 0.39 lb 2.02 lb line darts 58300 series dcd line darts are unique for several reasons the colour coded cones match the seal kits series 58200 the edges of the cones are tapered to allow better flexing when required to go around bends etc the thin edges will also flare out to give better sealing and faster blowing once under pressure spare cones are available and replacement is simple 58300-100 58300-125 58300-150 58300-200 58300-250 58300-300 58300-400 58300-500 58300-600 58300-kt1 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 red yellow black green red yellow blue orange black 0.04 lb 0.06 lb 0.07 lb 0.17 lb 0.18 lb 0.27 lb 0.39 lb 0.75 lb 0.94 lb 0.85 lb 58350-100 58350-125 58350-150 58350-200 58350-250 58350-300 58350-400 58350-500 58350-600 kit includes above parts marked line blowing part no nom duct size color code weight spare cones toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com web site www.dcddesign.com hose seal offs 70

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71 web site www.dcddesign.com ultra light birds 58320 series ultra-light birds are unique to dcd they are made out of polyurethane and as the name implies are about half the weight of the regular line darts the cones are very tough yet extremely thin ­ so thin in fact that they can be easily inverted in the event that the dart gets stuck and it is necessary to pull them back out part no 58320-200 58320-250 58320-300 58320-350 58320-400 58320-500 58320-600 58320-kt1 nom duct size 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 includes above parts marked weight 0.04 lb 0.04 lb 0.08 lb 0.11 lb 0.14 lb 0.19 lb 0.34 lb 1.02 lb toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com inflatable birds 58330 series although many companies offer this inflatable style of bird the dcd units are stitched for greater strength the purpose of the inflatable is to be able to blow through ducting already containing cable part no 58330-075 58330-150 58330-300 58330-500 58330-kt1 nom duct size 3/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 includes all above parts weight 0.01 lb 0.03 lb 0.06 lb 0.07 lb 0.62 lb parachute birds 58335 series with a large open mouth these parachutes are able to grab all the air blown into the duct and will travel faster and further than any other model they can also be used in occupied duct line blowing part no 58335-100 58335-200 58335-300 58335-400 58335-kt1 nom duct size 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 color code red blue brown green weight 0.04 lb 0.15 lb 0.12 lb 0.15 lb 0.89 lb includes all above parts watch our videos!

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72 58000 series the control valve is an integral part of the dcd blowing system a ball valve allows control of air flow and quick disconnect fittings are attached both ends three rope guides are included with each control valve purchased part no 58000-000 58000-188 58000-250 58000-375 description control valve c/w rope guides rope guide 3/16 rope guide 1/4 rope guide 3/8 weight 2.47 lb 0.10 lb 0.10 lb 0.04 lb the control valve adapter allows connection of the control valve to the 58420 seal off adapters part no 58000-100 description control valve seal off adapter weight 4.0 lb innerduct seals 58100 series dcd offers two types of seals the innerduct seal is a screw-in type that requires one product for each duct size the second type is a universal seal which is a tapered product suitable for all duct sizes from 1 to 2 this is for use on short distance blowing where simply holding the seal against the end of the duct will do the job and save time the kit comprises all four innerduct seals plus the universal seal a control valve and rope guides are also included nom duct size 1 2 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 1 2 part no 58100-000 58100-100 58100-125 58100-150 58100-200 58150-000 description universal seal innerduct seal innerduct seal innerduct seal innerduct seal universal kit c/w control valve 4 innerduct seals 1 universal seal weight 1.50 lb 1.40 lb 2.20 lb 3.02 lb 3.96 lb 18 lb foam bird 58230 ultra light bird 58320 control valve 58000 innerduct seal 58100 line dart 58300 inflatable bird 58330 parachute bird 58335 line blowing toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com web site www.dcddesign.com control valve

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73 web site www.dcddesign.com duct seals 58200 series duct seals are unique for several reasons the expandable seals are colour coded for easy recognition they are made from a specially formulated polyurethane designed to give maximum sealing and expansion properties while a single seal is difficult to align properly a double seal is expensive the dcd unit has a single seal but supports it with an alignment washer economical but effective all seal sizes fit over the same handle assembly and changing the size of seal used is a breeze just unscrew two nuts slide off one seal kit and slide on the next one the end of the unit is fitted with a quick release coupling each seal kit comes complete with the polyurethane seal two compression washers and one stabilizing washer just order the size of seal you need plus one handle assembly next time just order the new size of seal you need toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com handle assembly part no 58200-000 weight 3.0 lb plus part no 58200-200 58200-250 58200-300 58200-350 58200-400 58200-500 58200-600 nominal duct size 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 min duct inside dia 1-13/16 2-3/16 2-13/16 3-1/4 3-5/8 4-1/2 5-3/8 seal kits inside dia 2-5/16 2-3/4 3-3/8 3-13/16 4-1/4 5-1/8 6-1/16 max duct color code green red yellow white blue orange black max tested pressure 40 psi 35 psi 30 psi 25 psi 20 psi 15 psi 10 psi weight 0.23 lb 0.45 lb 0.93 lb 1.23 lb 1.59 lb 2.67 lb 3.81 lb all seals have been tested to at least 15 higher than stated values the actual pressure attained may depend on the condition of both the duct and the seal kit care should be taken at all times when working with pressurized systems line blowing

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74 58540 series the dcd spool frame is engineered for years of trouble free usage while dcd offers this product for carrying our pull tapes it can also be used for carrying data and communication cable drums it has an easy fold up frame that is convenient for carrying or storage and does not require removing the spool or the 1/2 dia spool support bar part no 58540-010 3:1 safe working load 100 lb capacity 16 1/2 wide x 20 dia weight 7.85 lb tapes and twine 58500 series dcd partnered with a-d technologies arnco in handling a wide range of high performance bull-linetm pull tape products to expedite cable installation choose from woven polyester tape products which are available in a variety of strength and lengths a single pull tape eliminates the additional labor required for string rope or winch line combinations all bull-linetm tape is manufactured with the stiff-tapetm lubricated coating resulting in the highest performance pull table available in the industry whatever the choice bull-linetm pull tapes have continually provided a superior alternative to plastic pull ropes in cable installations through all types of conduit a-d technologies bull-linetm pull tapes meet or exceed all pull line requirements of bellcore gr-356-core polyester bull-linetm is the most economical pull tape very strong and durable and the elongation at yield is about 12 to 15 detectable tape have a 22 gauge solid copper wire woven into the tape part no 58500-530 58500-630 58500-665 58500-730 58500-765 58510-550 58510-650 58520-001 58530-001 58530-002 description pull tape-pre-lubricated 1/2 x 3,000 ft pull tape pre-lubricated 5/8 x 3,000 ft pull tape pre-lubricated 5/8 x 6,560 ft 2000m pull tape pre-lubricated 3/4 x 3,000 ft pull tape pre-lubricated 7/8 x 6,560 ft 2000m detectable pull tape 1/2 x 5,000 ft detectable pull tape 5/8 x 5,000 ft measuring tape 3/16 x 3,000 ft blowing twine c/w pail lid 7,000 ft blowing twine c/w pail lid 3,000 ft tensile strength 1,250 lb 1,800 lb 1,800 lb 2,500 lb 2,500 lb 1,250 lb 1,800 lb 160 lb 180 lb 400 lb weight 24.5 lb 32.5 lb 78.0 lb 48.5 lb 109 lb 54.5 lb 70.5 lb 3.7 lb 12.0 lb 12.5 lb note other sizes available upon request wood reels available in pallet quantities only wood reel standard line blowing toll free 1-888-swivels 794-8357 tel 604-232-4445 fax 604-232-4446 e-mail sales@dcddesign.com web site www.dcddesign.com spool frame

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terms conditions general terms shipping terms · · · shipments to the usa shipments within canada · · · all pricing is fob blaine washington there are no duties or taxes to be added to the prices shown standard dcd shipping policy is that freight will be prepaid and added to the invoice unless otherwise stated on the customer order contact dcd for free freight policy all pricing is fob richmond bc taxes will be added as per your jurisdiction freight will be prepaid and added to the invoice unless otherwise stated on the customer order all pricing is fob richmond bc applicable duties and/or taxes may be added to the prices shown freight will be prepaid and added to the invoice unless otherwise stated on the customer order a handling fee of $25.00 may be added to all orders under $100 net value loss or damage in transit are the responsibilty of the carrier any claim should be filed with the delivering transport company prices are subject to change without notice all orders subject to acceptance at the factory we reserve the right to invoice prices in effect at time of shipment product returns will only be authorized within 6 months of invoiced date all returned product must have a returned material authorization rma number assigned by the factory for all returns contact the office for shipping instructions all product returns must have freight prepaid no collect shipments will be accepted all returned product is subject to a minimum 25 re-stocking charge only product in as new condition will be accepted if product is damaged or not in original packaging a higher re-stocking charge may be assessed credit will be issued for product returns against replacement or future orders only under no circumstances will dcd offer cash refunds for product being returned for service or repair after receiving the product dcd will submit a quotation for the repair work this must be authorized by the customer prior to the work being commenced shipments outside north america · minimum order · loss or damage · prices · returned goods information · · · · · ·

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limited warranty dcd design manufacturing ltd extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use subject to the qualifications indicated dcd design manufacturing ltd warrants to the above party for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by dcd design will be free from defects in workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase provided such goods are installed maintained and used in accordance with dcd design manufacturing s written instructions the following is the limited warranty policy for dcd design manufacturing ltd dcd as it pertains to all products in this catalog shipped to any market place including usa europe or elsewhere unless otherwise specified on any given order 1 dcd warrants only that all products supplied by them will be free of defects in design material or workmanship and will conform to dcd s published configurations and specifications therefore 2 this limited warranty shall be effective for a period of 6 months from the final delivery of the product either by dcd or a distributor to the end user for all cable installation products and for a period of 3 months for directional drilling swivels and duct pullers 3 upon receipt of written notice from the distributor or customer within the said 6 month period of any such defect dcd shall promptly repair or replace the defective product without charge to distributor or customer or at the sole discretion of dcd may refund the price paid by the distributor for such defective product provided it is clearly shown that such defects were caused by poor design workmanship or materials it is understood that the environment in which these products are used may be extremely hazardous and damage or excessive wear to the product can be caused by any one of many known or unknown elements this warranty will not be in effect if an unreasonable amount of damage or wear or careless use of the product is found to be the cause of the defect 4 all other warranties either express or implied for this product including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed if this product is not free of defects as warranted in paragraph 1 above your sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair replacement or refund as provided in paragraph 3 above in no event shall dcd or any of its authorized distributors be liable to any distributor or customer or any third party for any damages in excess of the purchase price of the product this limitation applies to damages of any kind including direct or indirect damages lost profits lost savings or other special consequential or incidental damages whether for breach of contract tort or otherwise or whether arising out of the use of or inability to use such product even if dcd or an authorized distributor has been advised of the possibility of such damages or of any claim by any other party the foregoing limitation of liability applies to dcd and all authorized distributors and is required to be and will be deemed to be included in any warranty express or implied provided by such authorized distributors important all dcd products are designed and manufactured in a manner to satisfy both the design requirements and claimed capacities at no time should any product be modified neither should any replacement parts not supplied and approved by dcd design manufacturing ltd be used on dcd products such instances as using a standard hexagon bolt in place of a specially designed clevis pin can result in damage to the product and/or to property and may result in severe injury or death to operators or persons near by in any such instances the terms of this warranty will be voided and dcd will accept no responsibility for product failure or personal injury.

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#180 6620 mcmillan way richmond bc canada v6w1j7 604.232.4445 1.888.swivels 794.8357 fax 604.232.4446 sales@dcddesign.com www.dcddesign.com

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