FRE Composites | Specifications | Radius Bell Ends
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RADIUS BELL ENDS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
RADIUS BELL ENDS
ius Bell Ends
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Bell End
The bevelled radius feature provides a smooth surface (rather than rough, cut edges) over which the cable passes when it is
inations to minimize cable jacket damage
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RADIUS BELL ENDS
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pulled into the conduit. The bevelled radius also minimizes elongation of the cable caused by frictional drag between cable
and conduit interface.
Conduit terminations to minimize cable jacket damage at manholes
FRE Composites’ has designed the Radius Bell End which has a smooth bevelled radius for FRE or vaults.
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The Radius Bell End has an excellent frictional fit to FRE® Conduit which ensures a tight seal between the conduit, Radius Bell End and the vault wall.
The bevelled radius feature provides a smooth surface (rather than rough, cut edges) over which the cable passes when it is pulled into the conduit. The bevelled radius also minimizes elongation of the cable caused by frictional drag between cable and conduit interface.
In addition, when encased in concrete, the Radius Bell End’s special reinforcing ribs provide excellent adhesion for a compTlheeteRlaydiufisnBieslhl Eend,hpasearnmeaxcneellenntt tfreicrtmionianla titonF.RE® Conduit which ensures a tight seal between the conduit, Radius Bell End and the vault wall.
The RInaadiduitsionB,ewlhleEnnedncsa,seind inIPcSoncsriezte,sthferRoamdiu3⁄4s B”el(l End’smsmpe)ciatlore8in”for(c2in0g3ribms pmro)vidaenedxcienlleInDt adshizeseiosnffroor ma co2m”pl(e5tely  mnimsh)edt,ope6rm”anent termination. made of a fiberglass resin compound, compression moulded to tight tolerances, and has a service temperature
The Radius Bell Ends, in IPS sizes from 3/4” (21 mm) to 8” (203 mm) and in ID sizes from 2” (53 mm) to 6” (155 mm) are made of a  berglass resin compound,
-65 oF to 266 oF (-54 oC to 130 oC). Over these temperature extremes and variations, the Radius Bell
compression moulded to tight tolerances, and has a service temperature range of -65 °F to 266 °F (-54 °C to 130 °C). Over these temperature extremes and
End has impact and compressive strength .In addition, the
variations, the Radius Bell End has excellent impact and compressive strength consistent with conduit mechanical properties. In addition, the Radius Bell End is
Radius Bell End is virtually impervious to rot, corrosion and and is especially suitable for areas of high
virtually impervious to rot, corrosion and chemicals and is especially suitable for areas of high alkaline contents.
alkaline cont .
RADIUS BELL END
Assembly of the Radius Bell End to FRE® Conduit is easy. Simply
Assembly of the Radius Bell End to FRE ®
Conduit is easy. Simply push- t the Radius Bell End over the conduit male end.
push the Radius Bell End over the conduit
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