The Fastest way to Rollout your Telecom Networks

TornadoPlus
THE FASTEST WAY TO ROLLOUT YOUR TELECOM NETWORKS

Faster network rollouts have become the key factor in today’s fiercely competitive telecom environment.
Dura-Line’s revolutionary TornadoPlus* duct is specially designed to facilitate faster cable blowing. Developed
by Dura-Line's research team in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, TornadoPlus* has proven to be superior
to conventional ducts in extensive field trials.

The revolutionary design of TornadoPlus* duct creates an air cushion tornado effect,
imparting an increased pulling force on the cable. Since the cable rides on the air
cushion (and does not touch the duct) the friction force is greatly reduced. This
enables about two times longer cable blowing per operation, compared to
conventional smooth-wall ducts. Besides lowering cable installation costs, it
ensures a faster return on investment. TornadoPlus* has been successfully
installed in several large projects, across the country and overseas.

TornadoPlus* – an innovation that lowers

cable installation costs

The TornadoPlus* duct proved its superiority over other smooth-wall ducts during several field trials
and actual field deployments. The cost of blowing also comes down to half including diesel and manpower resource.

Advantages of TornadoPlus* ducts

Consistent and faster blowing speed
Much longer blowable lengths in each shot
Decreased amount of Figure-8 construction during
blowing, saving time while reducing chances of cables
getting entangled
Enable usage of longer cable lengths/drums, hence
lesser splices
Improved daily output of blowing (up to double) resulting
in faster network rollouts
Lower stress on fiber
Quicker return on investment
30% lesser pulling force required than in manual
cable installation

Indian Institute of Technology’s (IIT)

certification of TornadoPlus*

According to IIT spokesperson, “The TornadoPlus* duct, with inside ribs of optimized geometry,
performs better because of the presence of the optimized ribs that enhance the pulling force
generated on the cable, by the flowing air, while simultaneously reducing the friction between the
cable and the duct. The field trials conducted by Dura-Line Middle East show that under similar
conditions, the TornadoPlus* duct allowed the cable to be blown 2200 m in a single operation, compared
to approximately 690 m with smooth-wall duct.”
*Patent Pending
Our Patrons Speak
‘‘The TornadoPlus* is a great innovation. With the “We have utilized more than 2000 kms of Dura-Line
conventional smooth-wall duct, we could get blowing 40 mm TornadoPlus* duct in Orissa region and
output of 1 km only in a single shot. With TornadoPlus*, are extremely delighted with the results. It's a great
we are consistently getting 3 kms blowing output in a innovation and has helped us in saving time and effort
single shot - resulting in almost 3 times the network in network rollouts. We will definitely use TornadoPlus*
rollout per day. It’s a great product for years to come!’’ in the future as well. "

- Botswana Telecommunication Corporation, Botswana - Vodafone

COMPARATIVE FIELD TRIAL REPORTS

Maximum speed: 87 m/min
TornadoPlus duct field trial report Cable blown: 2200 m
Time taken: 26.33 min
Hydraulic Motor Pressure

60
50
40
45 45 45 45 45
30 40
20
80
87 87 84 84 83 83 83 82 82 82
70
60
50
Speed

40
30
20
10
Length 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200

Time: 1.10 5.50 11.55 17.59 24.06 26.33

Maximum speed: 86 m/min

Smooth-wall duct field trial report Cable blown: 688 m
Time taken: 10.40 min
Hydraulic Motor Pressure

60
50 60 60
40
45 45
30
20
80
86 86 86 84
70
60
50
Speed

40
30
35
20
10
Length 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200

Time: 1.12
 COMPANY PROFILE
Dura-Line Middle East is a part of Dura-Line Corporation (headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA). Dura-Line is the world's largest
manufacturer of “Silicore” Permanently Solid Lubricated HDPE Ducts, Conduits, Fluid Pipe Systems, Power and Gas Ducting solutions. It serves
clients in over 120 countries and the current manufacturing facilities are spread over United States, Mexico, Czech Republic, Oman, India and South
Africa.
Dura-Line Middle East has an installed capacity of 10000 MT of Ducts serving regions of Middle East and North Africa.
Backed by a strong R&D and a large repertoire of "cutting-edge technology" offerings, Dura-Line is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004,
ISO 18001: 2007 certified, and has a tradition of providing quality products and services exceeding customers' expectations. It offers products,
solutions and turnkey services for building future-proof Communication (Telecom, Data, and Video), Fluid, Gas and Power Duct Networks. The
solutions include end-to-end services-from route designing & engineering, trenching, supply and laying of ducts & cables, fluid pipelines, testing etc.
The “Duraline - Plumettaz Fiber Academy” at Goa, India imparts training on the best practices and advanced techniques of Fiber Network Roll-
out including PON FTTH Networks.
Dura-Line is a Partner of Choice of several major Global Telecom Operators worldwide with exclusive multi-year contracts.

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