Prysmian offers the complete portfolio of installation equipment needed to install Sirocco®. The
key installation products have been designed by Prysmian, in association with equipment
manufacturers. These complement the advantages offered by Sirocco® to achieve simple and rapid long
length installation. The equipment is available from Prysmian and our partner companies for
purchase. It can also be temporarily rented or leased to facilitate an initial entry to the market.
It will also be possible to hire equipment with the appropriate trained resource to operate it (an
installer must attend a Sirocco® installation
training
course prior to using this equipment).
The main items of equipment are:
• Sirocco® Blowing Head
The Blowing Head has been designed and developed specifically for the
installation of Sirocco® units. It can accommodate the full range of fibre units (2, 4, 8, and 12)
available from Prysmian. The unit is suitable for use in both external or internal environments and
can be used with a wide range of Sirocco® tube sizes. The fibre unit is installed into a tube using
compressed air, with the assistance of drive wheels. The typical installation speed achieved with
the blowing head is 30m/min. A range of compatible equipment is also available from Prysmian. An
installer must attend a Sirocco® installation training course prior to using this equipment.
• Sirocco® Compressors
The Compressors are designed to deliver clean dry air for the installation of
the Sirocco® range of blown fibre units in conjunction with the Sirocco® Blowing Head. There are a
range of portable standard compressors:
• Petrol driven rotary vane unit producing 120l/ min of pulse free treated air at a
working pressure of 10 bar (Pdf file, 170 KB)
• Quiet running, electrically driven rotary vane unit producing 100l/min of pulse free
treated air at a working pressure of 10 bar (Pdf file, 258 KB)
It is necessary for an installer to attend a Sirocco® installation training
course prior to using this equipment.
• STILT
The patented Sirocco® Tube Integrity & Length Tester (STILT) will assist
installers ensure that the tube link is free from any air leaks and that they have an adequate
length of blown fibre unit to complete the installation. The STILT can also be used as confirmation
of a successful tube installation and ratification of length of tube installed.
• Other Installation Equipment
The installation process for Sirocco® units requires the use of additional
equipment items in conjunction with the blowing head and compressor. This range of equipment
includes the Regulator, Coiler, Pan Guide, Pan Support Frame, Pan Inversion Ring and Blowing Beads.
The full range of equipment is available from Prysmian. It is necessary for an installer to attend
a Sirocco® installation training course prior to using this equipment
