Subterra Max 1-1/4″ SDR-13.5 Conduit | Orange | 1250 lb Mule Tape
Approved
Compliant
Made in USA
Description
Subterra Max 1-1/4″ SDR-13.5 HDPE conduit is the ready-to-pull pathway in Norvant’s conduit line, supplied in orange and pre-loaded with 1250 lb mule tape so crews can start pulling cable without first installing a pull tape. It ships on 96-inch reels of 8,000 linear feet, keeping joints to a minimum and letting crews cover long runs on last-mile and route builds. The SDR-13.5 wall is lighter and thinner than the SDR-11 variant, which makes it a cost-effective pathway for open-trench and direct-buried installs where the conduit is not subjected to the stresses of trenchless placement. Important: per PPI and Norvant terms, SDR-13.5 is not rated for directional boring or horizontal directional drilling, so specify the SDR-11 wall for HDD runs. As an American-made product ordered by the linear foot, it suits FTTH last-mile and broadband infrastructure programs where a pre-loaded pull tape saves a step in the field. It shares the Subterra Max conduit specification with the empty SDR-11 variant, so a build can mix both where different runs call for different walls. Confirm the current BABA and compliance status and MSRP with the product team before publishing, as the catalog record does not yet carry them.
Dimension
x
x
inches
Weight
Lid:
lb
Base:
lb
Material
HDPE
Benefits
- Fiber contractors
- Telecom network operators
Applications
- Fiber FTTH
- Telecom Access
- Broadband Infrastructure
Environments
- Underground
- Direct buried
- In conduit
Specifications
Technical specifications and dimensions
Every detail engineered for field performance and cost efficiency. Tier 3 delivers the capacity and durability that networks demand.
Dimension
x
x
inches
Weight
Lid:
lb
Base:
lb
Material
HDPE
Options Available:
Comparison
Norvant Design Innovation vs Standard Handhole Features
See how Tier 3 stacks up on capacity, lead time, installation, and compliance.
Design Feature
Why This Matters
Norvant Solution
Standard Market Offerings
Lid Security in Flood Conditions
Heavy rain causes vaults to flood, pressure buildup lifts lids into traffic or they float away
Auto-Latch System – automatic locking prevents lid displacement under pressure
Manual friction-fit lids that can dislodge; requires separate locking mechanisms or weighted lids
Ground Movement Protection
Freeze-thaw cycles and soil heaving push vaults upward, breaking seals and damaging installations
Flared Anti-Heaving Base Design – wider footprint resists vertical displacement from frost and water action
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Structural Strength
Smooth walls requiring thicker material or composite reinforcement to achieve same load rating
Working Space for Splicing
High-density fiber deployments need room for splice cases, slack storage, and future cable additions
25% Larger Internal Capacity at same price tier – future-proofs against network growth
Standard internal dimensions force premature change-outs as take-rates increase
Asset Location & Management
Field crews waste time locating buried infrastructure; asset databases become outdated
Designed for Locating Puck Integration – optional sensor enables GPS mapping and digital asset management
No provisions for tracking technology; relies on paper maps or technician memory
Design Feature
Lid Security in Flood Conditions
Why This Matters
Heavy rain causes vaults to flood, pressure buildup lifts lids into traffic or they float away
Norvant Solution
Auto-Latch System – automatic locking prevents lid displacement under pressure
Standard Market Offerings
Manual friction-fit lids that can dislodge; requires separate locking mechanisms or weighted lids
Design Feature
Ground Movement Protection
Why This Matters
Freeze-thaw cycles and soil heaving push vaults upward, breaking seals and damaging installations
Norvant Solution
Flared Anti-Heaving Base Design – wider footprint resists vertical displacement from frost and water action
Standard Market Offerings
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Design Feature
Structural Strength
Why This Matters
HDPE is lightweight but must withstand Tier 22 load ratings (33,750 lbs) without flexing
Norvant Solution
Ribbed Sidewall Engineering – internal reinforcement maintains structural integrity at lower weight
Standard Market Offerings
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Design Feature
Working Space for Splicing
Why This Matters
High-density fiber deployments need room for splice cases, slack storage, and future cable additions
Norvant Solution
25% Larger Internal Capacity at same price tier – future-proofs against network growth
Standard Market Offerings
Standard internal dimensions force premature change-outs as take-rates increase
Design Feature
Asset Location & Management
Why This Matters
Field crews waste time locating buried infrastructure; asset databases become outdated
Norvant Solution
Designed for Locating Puck Integration – optional sensor enables GPS mapping and digital asset management
Standard Market Offerings
No provisions for tracking technology; relies on paper maps or technician memory
