CBS Tornado Plus Cable Blowing Machine

The CBS Tornado Plus Cable Blowing Machine is a high-performance solution for the installation of fibre optic cables using compressed air or water. Designed for rapid deployment in both short and long-distance duct routes, it ensures safe and efficient cable installation across a range of fibre diameters. Ideal for network contractors and telecom engineers, the Tornado Plus supports both single cable and microduct installation, offering a powerful and adaptable system for FTTx and backbone networks.

Key Features:

• Suitable for fibre optic cables from 6mm to 32mm

• Can be used for air or water-assisted blowing

• Fully configurable with a wide range of collets and seal kits

• Modular and easy to maintain

• Hydraulic drive for controlled cable propulsion

• Simple conversion to microduct installation with Tube Conversion Kits

• Rugged construction for use in demanding environments

• Optional overblowing junction box for installing new cables into occupied ducts

• Compatible with CBS Aftercooler, Compressors, and Floating Water Pump for optimised performance

Technical Specifications:

• Cable Diameter Range: 6mm – 32mm

• Duct Sizes Supported: 25mm – 50mm O.D. (Custom options available)

• Cable Seal Range: 6mm – 32mm (in 1.5–2mm increments)

• Hydraulic System: 15 L/min @ 115 bar using Honda GX240 petrol engine

• Compressor Compatibility: Minimum 300 CFM @ 12 bar

• Mounting: Bench or tripod mountable

• Weight: Varies depending on configuration

• Power Source: Hydraulic via external power pack

• Optional Tube Conversion Kits: Available for 7mm – 12mm bundles

• Water-Assisted Blowing: Supported with CBS Water Pump

Included Accessories (as per configuration):

• Cable collet assembly

• In-feed collet

• Cable seals (packs of 10)

• Duct clamp and seal collets

• Hydraulic hoses (when ordered with power pack)

• Optional aftercooler and duct pressurisation kit