Drawing of a lubricant pail with a lid and wire handle

A drawing of a lubricant pail, and polyethylene encasement on pipe in a trench. The item number sets the size.

Item # PLB-G Questions and answers (4)

Pipe Lube and Polywrap

Pipe joint lubricant, from a 2 lb size to a 55 gal drum. For polyethylene encasement, ask your regional team.

Priced by request

Add it to your quote list or call 800.999.2550.

2 lb to a 55 gal drum
Will not damage or swell gaskets, per the catalog
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Size: 8 lb

Made: Ask your regional team

Type: As listed

The lubricant as SIGMA lists it. If the job spec names a lubricant, ask your regional team.

Your distributor

SIGMA sells through waterworks distributors. Order with item # PLB-G.

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Quantity

Download the polyethylene spec sheet

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Call 800.999.2550 with the size you need and the joints on the job.

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Everything about this item: 8 lb

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About pipe joint lubricant

Pipe joint lubricant, from a 2 lb size to a 55 gal drum. Per the Extended Range catalog, it will not damage or swell gaskets.

Highlights

2 lb to a 55 gal drum
Contains no petroleum products, per the catalog

Documents

SpecificationsPipe joint lubricant, 8 lb

Pipe joint lubricant, 8 lb

Item number	PLB-G
Item	Pipe joint lubricant
Size	8 lb
Made	Ask your regional team
Type	As listed
Pressure rating	Not listed

Weight	Ask your regional team
Pack quantity
In the Extended Range catalog	Page

Pipe joint lubricant

Application temperature	-10 to 150 F, per the catalog
Gaskets	Will not damage or swell gaskets, per the catalog
Petroleum	Contains no petroleum products, per the catalog
Sizes	2 lb, 8 lb, 25 lb pail, 40 lb pail and 55 gal drum, as SIGMA lists them

Ordering

Pricing	By request. Add items to your quote list or ask your regional team
Job spec	If the spec names a lubricant, check it with your regional team

From the Extended Products price catalog (rev. 7/29/26) and the Extended Range catalog (May 2025).

Every size and item numberItem numbers by size

The sizes that come with the choices picked above. Pick a size to load it.

Pipe joint lubricant: item numbers by size
Size	Item #	Weight (lb)
	PLB-Q
	PLB-G
	PLB-25
	PLB-40
	PLB-55

Item numbers from the Extended Products price catalog (rev. 7/29/26), which is not posted online. These items are priced by request.

Questions and answers4 questions buyers ask about pipe lube and polywrap

How are these items priced?

Pipe joint lubricant is priced by request. Add items to your quote list, ask your regional team, or call 800.999.2550 with the item numbers. SIGMA sells through waterworks distributors, and your distributor sets your price.

Do you carry polywrap?

The Extended Range catalog lists polyethylene encasement in 4 mil high density cross-laminated and 8 mil linear low density film, with SIGMA typical test values against the ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5 minimums. The 4 mil spec sheet lists tube sizes by ductile iron pipe size. Polywrap item numbers are not on this page. For sizes and pricing, ask your regional team.

What does the catalog say about the lube?

Per the Extended Range catalog, it can be applied from -10 to 150 F, will not damage or swell gaskets, contains no petroleum products and is soft and easy to spread.