Make every pull
smoother & cleaner.
Make every pull
smoother & cleaner.
3M wire pulling lubricants are designed to reduce friction, protect cable jackets, and support smoother pulls across long conduit runs and tough jobsite conditions. With options for fiber, feeders, vertical applications, and cold-weather use, 3M offers clean-applying formulas that rinse off easily and stay compatible with the cables professionals rely on.
Summit Electric Supply carries a full selection of 3M gels, waxes, and specialty lubricants for standard and advanced cable pulls. Whether you’re dealing with long feeders, delicate fiber, or weather-challenged installs, our team can help match the right formula to your cable type, jobsite conditions, and pull complexity.
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What you can expect from 3M Wire Lubricant.
What you can expect from 3M Wire Lubricant.
- Lower Pull Tension – 3M wire pulling lubricants reduce friction between cable and conduit, helping minimize tension and protect conductors during long runs, tight bends, and junction-heavy installations.
- Jacket Protection – Non-reactive, non-staining formulas help preserve cable jackets and insulation during high-angle pulls or when tension builds in crowded conduit.
- Tough Job Performance – Select 3M lubricants are formulated for cold weather, vertical conduit, or high-fill scenarios where standard lubes fail to perform.
- Fiber-Safe Compatibility – 3M offers specialty lubricants for fiber and data cable, using clean, non-abrasive compounds tested for use with sensitive terminations and tight space routing.
- Easy Application – 3M lubricants are available in bottles, pails, or drums to support different jobsite volumes, crew sizes, and application methods.
- Fast Cleanup – Most 3M wire pulling lubricants are water-based and non-toxic, making them easier to rinse off tools, jackets, and hands after the pull.
- Clings Throughout the Pull – 3M high-cling lubricants are designed to stay in place throughout long pulls, vertical runs, and overhead conduit installations without evaporating or dripping.
Featured 3M Wire Lubricant Products
Featured 3M Wire Lubricant Products
Standard Gel Lubricants
Make routine pulls smoother without slowing down your crew.
Standard Gel Lubricants
Make routine pulls smoother without slowing down your crew.
3M™ WL | Available in various sizes
- General-purpose gels for use in conduit, tray, or raceway pulls
- Water-based formula applies cleanly and rinses off tools and jackets
- Compatible with most cable types including PVC, XLP, and PE insulations
Wax-Based Lubricants
Stay put on long runs and help protect high-value cable.
Wax-Based Lubricants
Stay put on long runs and help protect high-value cable.
3M™ WLX | Available in various sizes
- Thick, waxy consistency adheres to cable during vertical or complex pulls
- Designed for gravity-prone conduit geometries or overhead feeds
- Easily applied by hand with minimal waste
High-Performance Gel Lubricants
Get low-friction protection for difficult or high-stress pulls.
High-Performance Gel Lubricants
Get low-friction protection for difficult or high-stress pulls.
Includes: WLC, WLS - Spray Formula
- Engineered for long-distance, high-tension pulls with multiple bends or junctions
- Very low coefficient of friction to help prevent jacket wear and pulling failure
- Pumpable for use in large conduit runs or continuous installations
Cold Weather Lubricants
Formulated for reliable performance in challenging temperature conditions.
Cold Weather Lubricants
Formulated for reliable performance in challenging temperature conditions.
3M™ WLW | Available in various sizes
- Extended temperature range down to 10° for cold weather applications
- Translucent green polymer gel maintains consistency without liquefying or separating
- Compatible with both electrical and communication cables including fiber optic installations
Maintenance Sprays & Cleaners
Keep tools, terminals, and cabinets clean and protected.
Maintenance Sprays & Cleaners
Keep tools, terminals, and cabinets clean and protected.
Includes: Contact Cleaner, Corrosion Inhibitor, Silicone Lubricant, Multi-Purpose Spray Lubricant
- Non-conductive cleaners remove grease and grime from terminals, connectors, and relays
- Inhibitors preserve exposed metals in enclosures and junctions
- Silicone spray repels moisture and prevents sticking in sliding or mechanical parts