Plumettaz MicroJet Micro-Cable Blowing Machine
The Plumettaz MicroJet™ is a compact, lightweight micro-cable blowing machine for fibre optic, coaxial, and multipair micro-cables and fibre units in pre-installed micro-ducts. Three variants cover cable diameters from under 3 mm up to 8 mm — pneumatic with magnetic clutch (PRM-196), pneumatic without clutch (PR-196), and electric drive (EM-25) for the finest fibre units under 3 mm. Over 20 years of worldwide service. Upgradeable to Intelli-MicroJet™ for full installation monitoring and reporting (pneumatic models only).
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The Plumettaz MicroJet™ is a compact and lightweight micro-cable blowing machine with over 20 years of proven worldwide service — handling fibre optic micro-cables and fibre units from under 3 mm up to 8 mm across three drive variants.
Key Features
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- Three drive variants — pneumatic with magnetic clutch (PRM-196), pneumatic without clutch (PR-196), and electric drive (EM-25) for cables under 3 mm
- Magnetic clutch models — PRM-196 and EM-25 feature magnetic clutch for precise torque control; dual pushing force range on PRM-196 (0–25 N / 0–150 N)
- Ultra-compact and lightweight — from 5.6 kg; easy to transport, position, and operate on site
- Up to 120 m/min blowing speed — PRM-196 and PR-196; EM-25 up to 50 m/min for the most delicate fibre units
- Distance and speed counter — included as standard across all variants for precise installation control
- Long uninterrupted sections — capable of installing extended micro-cable runs in a single pass
- Intelli-MicroJet™ upgradeable — pneumatic PRM-196 and PR-196 models upgradeable with available retrofit kit
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Typical Applications
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- Fibre optic, coaxial, and multipair micro-cable and fibre unit installation in micro-ducts
- FTTH, FTTB, and backbone telecom network deployment
- Fine fibre unit installation under 3 mm diameter (EM-25)
- Long-distance uninterrupted micro-cable laying in pre-installed micro-duct networks
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Range Overview
| Variant | Drive | Clutch | Cable Dia. (mm) | Duct OD (mm) | Pushing Force (N) | Max Speed (m/min) | Machine Weight (kg) |
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| PRM-196 | Pneumatic | Magnetic | 1.0 – 8.0 | 3.0 – 16 | 0–25 / 0–150 | 120 | 6.7 |
| PR-196 | Pneumatic | None | 3.5 – 8.0 | 7.0 – 16 | 0 – 150 | 120 | 5.6 |
| EM-25 | Electric | Magnetic | < 3.0 | 3.0 – 8.0 | 0 – 25 | 50 | 6.5 |
Pneumatic models (PRM-196 and PR-196) are upgradeable to Intelli-MicroJet™ with an available retrofit kit.
📊 Specifications
| Spec | PRM-196 | PR-196 | EM-25 |
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| Standard Version | MicroJet™ | MicroJet™ | MicroJet™ |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 1.0 – 8.0 | 3.5 – 8.0 | < 3.0 |
| Duct OD (mm) | 3.0 – 16 | 7.0 – 16 | 3.0 – 8.0 |
| Drive Unit | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Electric |
| Clutch | Magnetic | — | Magnetic |
| Max. Air Consumption (m³/min) | 0.2 (at 6 bar) | 0.2 (at 6 bar) | — |
| Pushing Force (N) | 0–25 / 0–150 | 0 – 150 | 0 – 25 |
| Max. Speed (m/min) | 120 | 120 | 50 |
| Max. Air Pressure (bar) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Apparatus Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | 290 × 260 × 335 | 290 × 260 × 255 | 290 × 260 × 310 |
| Transport Box L×W×H (mm) | 620 × 420 × 340 | 620 × 420 × 340 | 620 × 420 × 340 |
| Machine Weight (kg) | 6.7 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Total Shipping Weight (kg) | 17 | 16 | 19 |
Available add-ons (all variants): Set of cable inserts · Set of duct inserts · Steel tire with U-groove for cables
Note: Pneumatic PRM-196 and PR-196 models are upgradeable to Intelli-MicroJet™ with an available retrofit kit. EM-25 electric variant is not upgradeable. Contact HTC for pricing, availability, and retrofit kit compatibility.
