MICROTECHNOLOGY
MICRODUCTS HDPE
• HDPE MicroDucts available from 5mm OD – 27mm OD
• Coextruded with SILICORE® ULF permanent lining to reduce friction on
cable installs
• Utilize space in an occupied duct
• Revitalize existing networks with Over-Rides
• Substantially reduce construction costs & deployment time
• Install up to 432 count fiber MicroCables
• Check specifications below
INSTALLATION
SIZE RANGE AVAILABLE
TYPES
(OD/ID MM) STANDARD COLORS
Subdivided Conduit
Overrides
27/20
22/18
16/12
14/10
8.5/6
8/6
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Plow Installations Custom Colors Available
22/16 12.7/10 7/3.5
Trench Installations
18/14 12.7/8 5/3.5
Directional Bore
18/10 12/10
MicroTrench
16/13 10/8
Tray Installations
STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS/DETAILS MicroDucts are smaller diameter conduit, manufactured from flexible HDPE
(High Density Polyethylene)
FILL RATIO Choose the correct MicroDuct size based on the Outer Diameter (OD) of desired MicroCable. Dura-Line
recommends a fill ratio of 50% to 75% for optimal cable placement performance. Several factors impact jetting distance
including the condition of route, bends, and equipment.
F E AT U R E S
CONDUIT MARKINGS Permanent marking along MicroDuct includes: material, relevant standards, production info, and
sequential feet or meter markings. Custom options available.
CO-EXTRUDED Lining SILICORE® ULF (Ultra-Low Friction) is co-extruded inside the HDPE wall creating a slick,
permanent, interior lining. SILICORE® ULF exhibits no loss in performance over time or in extreme temperature conditions.
INTERNAL RIBS Standard (except 3.5mm ID which are designed with a standard smooth interior)
OPTIONS
PRE-INSTALLED STRING Factory pre-installed Pull String available in MicroDucts to aid in cable placement.
PRE-INSTALLED FIBER Fiber cable or cordage can be factory pre-installed in MicroDucts
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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
APPLICATION (DI/DB) If a MicroDuct size has a thicker wall, it is recommended
for direct bury (DB) applications either alone or in a FuturePath configuration, and
will maintain optimal fill ratios for faster, easier installations. If the MicroDuct size
has a thinner wall, it is optimized for placement inside an existing conduit, like
an Over-Ride or populating an existing conduit. The direct install (DI) product is
chosen where protection is provided by the existing conduit and space is more
sensitive.
MICRODUCTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MICRODUCT APPLICATION NOM OD MIN ID WEIGHT BEND RADIUS BEND RADIUS
SWPS (LBS)
SIZE (MM) (DB/DI) (MM/IN) (MM/IN) (LB/FT) SUP (IN) UNSUP (IN)
5/3.5 DI 5/0.20 3.4/0.13 0.006 2 4 33
7/3.5 DB 7/0.28 3.7/0.15 0.018 3 6 97
8/6 DI 8/0.31 5.8/0.23 0.014 3 6 76
8.5/6 DI,DB 8.5/0.34 5.9/0.23 0.018 3 7 96
10/8 DI 10/0.39 8.1/0.32 0.018 4 8 93
12/10 DI 12/0.47 9.9/0.39 0.021 5 9 114
12.7/8 DB 12.7/0.50 7.9/0.31 0.050 5 10 268
12.7/10 DI,DB 12.7/0.50 9.8/0.39 0.032 5 10 167
14/10 DB 14/0.55 9.8/0.39 0.050 6 11 264
16/12 DB 15.9/0.63 11.6/0.46 0.058 6 13 305
16/13 DI 16/0.63 12.8/0.50 0.043 6 13 229
18/10 DB 18/0.71 10/0.39 0.110 7 14 581
18/14 DB 18/0.71 13.6/0.54 0.066 7 14 352
22/16 DB 22/0.87 15.4/0.61 0.116 9 18 615
22/18 DB, DI 22/0.87 18/0.71 0.083 9 17 425
27/20 DB 26.7/1.05 20.7/0.81 0.132 11 21 701
† Safe working pull strength is calculated at 80% of tensile or breaking strength
* Unsupported Bend Radius guidelines should be followed during the installation process. The Supported Bend Radius are post-installation measurements.
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CALCUTE (d/D)*100=% CABLE FILL RATIO
TO CALCULATE THE FILL RATIO, divide the cable
diameter (d) by the interior dimension (D) of the
D=
inside
d=
MicroDuct. To achieve maximum jetting performances, exterior
diameter diameter
Dura-Line recommends a fill ratio between 50% and
of cable of MicroDuct
75%. Several factors impact jetting performance,
including the condition of route, bends, and equipment.
RECOMMENDED FIBER FILL RATIOS
MICRODUCT SIZE* (MM) FIBER COUNT† FIBER CABLE OD RANGE (MM)
5/3.5 up to 12 1.8 – 2.6
8.5/6 up to 96 3.0 – 4.5
10/8 up to 96 4.0 – 6.0
12.7/10 up to 144 5.0 – 7.5
14/10 up to 144 5.0 – 7.5
16/12 up to 192 6.0 – 9.0
16/13 up to 288 6.5 – 9.8
18/10 up to 144 5.0 – 7.5
18/14 up to 288 7.0 – 10.5
22/16 up to 432 8.0 – 12.0
22/18 Up to 432 9.0 - 13.5
27/20 up to 432 10.0 – 15.0
*Other sizes available, please contact Customer Service for details †Fiber count subject to change
RECOMMENDED MICRODUCT FILL RATIOS
DUCT SIZE 16MM/13MM 12.7MM/10MM 12MM/10MM 10MM/8MM
1" 1 2 2 3
1 1/4" 2 3 4 5
1 1/2" 2 4 6 8
2" 5 7 8 10
Numbers can vary based on the path of the existing conduit, bend radii, elevation changes, distances, and installation method.
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