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by Mats Jellback, Jetting AB | 16 Oct 2025
When building a modern fiber network, efficiency, precision, and long-term reliability are key. Yet, more than 85% of projects in the U.S. still rely on traditional cable pulling — often using heavy legacy equipment or even manual labor.
Pulling works, but it’s slow, labor-intensive, and puts unnecessary strain on the cable.
Professional installers worldwide are now turning to fiber blowing (and in some cases floating) — the modern method that saves both time and money.
With air blowing, a crew of two people can install up to 10.000 ft (≈3,000 m) of cable in less than an hour — a job that might otherwise take a team of 10–15 people several days when pulling.
Speed – A professional blowing machine can install hundreds or even thousands of meters per hour.
Fewer people needed – One trained operator can handle the process safely and efficiently.
Less cable damage – Controlled pushing force and air or water transport protect the fragile fiber.
Longer installation lengths – Air or floating methods make it possible to reach distances that are impossible by hand.
Reduced total cost – Shorter installation time, fewer workers, and minimized cable waste all mean lower project costs.
Future-proof network – The duct remains clean, round, and ready for future upgrades or additional fibers.
A Jetting machine uses compressed air to carry the fiber cable through the duct while pushing it forward with controlled force. The result: much faster installations, less cable stress, and longer installation distances compared to pulling.
With air blowing, a crew of two people can install up to 10.000 ft (≈3,000 m) of cable in less than an hour — a job that might otherwise take a team of 10–15 people several days when pulling.
All Jetting machines are purpose-built for professional fiber blowing. The compact models for FTTx and FTTH installations, such as TriggAIR and the V0 Series, are powered by electric motors, while the larger machines — V2, V3, and V4 Grizzon — are pneumatically driven.
In floating installations, water is connected to the machine’s air intake and used to carry the cable forward through the duct. The motors are still powered by air, but the installation itself is performed entirely with water. This method reduces friction and makes it easier to install the cable even in narrow or slightly compressed ducts — enabling long and demanding installations, to up to 33,000 ft (10 km) in a single run.
Jetting’s V2, V3, and V4 machines can all be configured for floating installations — the setup takes approximately one minute.
Depending on the project, air blowing or floating methods can be used — both supported by Jetting’s range of machines. For example:
Air blowing is ideal for standard fiber installations.
Floating enables extremely long distances or installations in challenging terrain.
Each method provides a professional, consistent result — every time.
