Material Questions
A. MaxCell is manufactured from internally processed polyester and nylon resins.
A. No. MaxCell uses only 100% virgin resin.
A. Standard, Riser, and Plenum MaxCell are Halogen free.
A. The materials used in MaxCell are rated for 20+ years of use with less than a 15% reduction in strength.
The design of MaxCell was based upon geo-textile materials used in underground environments. The physical properties provide excellent tenacity and toughness as well as abrasion, temperature and chemical resistance. The materials used have excellent resistance to fuels and ground chemicals.
Prolonged exposure or immersion in water, salt-water or mud will not affect the life expectancy of MaxCell.
A. MaxCell has a melt temperature of 419° F, almost twice that of standard HDPE innerduct. MaxCell is unaffected in standard OSP temperature operating ranges (-30F to 120F).
A. MaxCell itself is unaffected by temperatures down to -30° F. When water freezes within a conduit, standard methods such as steam may be used to clear a pathway.
A. The lubricant used in MaxCell is unaffected in normal OSP temperature operating range of -30 to 120 F.
A. The lubricant on MaxCell will not degrade nor be removed due to water or chemicals such as jet fuels.
A. The pulling tape is constructed from a multi-filament polyester yarn, one of the same materials used to make MaxCell.