What is
Cable-in-Conduit
Cable-in-Conduit (CIC) is HDPE conduit tailored to your project specs with preinstalled cables of your choice. This integrated system streamlines power and communications projects, boosting efficiency and ensuring maximum cable protection.
Why is Cable-in-Conduit Essential?
Power utility and broadband contractors know that cable safety is a top priority. As the demand for electrical energy and broadband surges, CIC protects cable while helping to reduce installation time.
Key Benefits of Cable-in-Conduit:
CIC safeguards your cables, helping to minimize maintenance.
Designed to meet the construction needs of power utility projects.
Helps streamline broadband expansion projects.
Customizable preinstalled cables for varied applications. You select the cable; we install it in our HDPE conduit.
CIC fits all construction methods, from trenching to HDD drilling, meeting power utility and broadband project needs.
Fill Calculators
These tools empower contractors, electricians and engineers to input the desired HDPE conduit size along with the number and sizes of cables to determine compliance with regulatory requirements.
Single Size Fill Calculator
For CIC configurations involving up to 12 cables of the same size.
Multi Size Fill Calculator
For CIC configurations involving up to 4 cables of varying sizes.
This information is intended to be used as a general guide. To ensure you select the best product for your requirements, and for in-depth support before, during, and after your installation, we recommend consulting with your Atkore sales representative. Note that Atkore assumes no responsibility for any damages that may arise from using these calculations in real-world installations.
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Atkore HDPE Cable-in-Conduit Technical Highlights
- Conduit Markings: Permanent and customizable markings on each HDPE conduit.
- Specifications: Manufactured to meet or exceed top standards like ASTM F-2160, ASTM D-3350, and more.
- UV Protection: Choose between standard and advanced UV protection packages.
- Color Varieties: Options from shades like orange, black, to grey, and more.
- Applications: Ideally suited for power and communications projects, with compatibility across varied installation techniques.
One-Step Placement Advantage
With Atkore Cable-in-Conduit, the entire installation process is simplified. A single placement of both cable and conduit reduces labor costs, shortens installation time, and minimizes risks of cable damage during setup. This efficiency benefits both utility contractors and end clients, making Atkore CIC a top choice for seamless installations.
Dive deeper with our CIC Technical Guide
Explore HDPE Cable-in-Conduit for your next power utility project. Learn more about CIC applications, sizing and color specifications, and more by downloading our guide.
Installation Made Simple with Atkore Cable-in-Conduit
Atkore’s Cable-in-Conduit offers flexible and efficient installation options across a range of terrains and project needs. From trenching to directional boring, our high-quality HDPE conduit and preinstalled cables streamline setup and reduce labor requirements, allowing for faster, more cost-effective project completion.
Common CIC Installation Methods
Atkore Cable-in-Conduit is compatible with several installation techniques, making it adaptable to a variety of environments and project types.
- Conventional Trenching
Perfect for standard underground placement, CIC can be easily laid in prepared trenches, minimizing labor and handling. - Directional Boring
Ideal for projects requiring minimal surface disruption, this technique allows CIC to be installed beneath roadways, rivers, and other obstacles. - Vibratory Plowing
For quicker placement with minimal soil displacement, vibratory plowing is a reliable option, especially in open and rural areas.
Essential CIC Installation Tools
To make installation even easier, Atkore recommends using a range of specialized tools designed for smooth, secure CIC placement.
- Rotary and Ratchet Duct Cutting Tools: These tools enable precise cuts across various conduit diameters, providing clean edges and quick adjustments.
- Longitudinal Duct Slitter: Safely separates the HDPE conduit from cables for precise customization and termination.
- Expandable Pulling Eye and Pulling Swivel: Essential for underground setups, these attachments help guide CIC through trenches and prevent twists and tangles.
Step-by-Step CIC Installation Process
Setting Up CIC on the Jobsite
- Position the Reel
Place the CIC reel at the project start point, aligning it properly with the trench or path. - Prepare the Conduit
Remove the end seal and cut any attached tape to allow the cable to move freely. - Install Using the Chosen Method
Based on your project, use trenching, directional boring, or plowing to place the CIC in position. - Secure and Complete
For each connection, use appropriate tools to cut and terminate the conduit safely. Extra footage is recommended for terminations to facilitate future maintenance or upgrades.
CIC Installation Best Practices
To optimize CIC installation, follow these best practices:
- Plan Ahead
For trench installations, plan the route and minimize sharp bends to create a smooth cable path. - Use Pull Tape for Extended Runs
In cases with multiple bends or obstructions, a bull-line pull tape can simplify long installations by guiding the CIC into position. - Future-Proof Your Project
CIC’s durable HDPE conduit makes it easy to access cables for future upgrades or repairs, saving time and reducing overall maintenance costs.
Atkore’s Commitment to Power and Communications Providers
Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together. In an era of skyrocketing energy demands, we lead with an unmatched understanding of power generation and transmission dynamics. Our products are frontrunners in the energy industry, blending efficiency and safety.
As a global manufacturer with facilities located around the world, we offer top products for power utility distributors and contractors. Beyond products, we guide you to the right choices. Together, we work to power the world safely.