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Copper HMWPE Utility Tracer Wire

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This standard tracer wire is a solid copper conductor insulated with high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE). This product is manufactured according to Underwriters Laboratory (UL) constructions in both 30 V and 600 V versions suitable for use at a maximum continuous operating temperature of 75°C in wet and dry locations.

Available Product Options

  • Sizes #18 through 4 AWG
  • Solid up to #4AWG and Stranded in all sizes
  • Hard-drawn copper available
  • Available in all colors as standardized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Uniform Color Code for Underground Utility Lines
  • Custom printing legends if required by customer
Features

HMWPE provides excellent abrasion, crush, chemical, and moisture resistance.

Using tracer wire is a low cost method of finding what you’re looking for, and prevents expensive (and sometimes dangerous) digging mistakes!

This standard tracer wire is a solid copper conductor insulated with high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE). This product is manufactured according to Underwriters Laboratory (UL) constructions in both 30 V and 600 V versions suitable for use at a maximum continuous operating temperature of 75°C in wet and dry locations.

Available Product Options

  • Sizes #18 through 4 AWG
  • Solid up to #4AWG and Stranded in all sizes
  • Hard-drawn copper available
  • Available in all colors as standardized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Uniform Color Code for Underground Utility Lines
  • Custom printing legends if required by customer
Features

HMWPE provides excellent abrasion, crush, chemical, and moisture resistance.

Using tracer wire is a low cost method of finding what you’re looking for, and prevents expensive (and sometimes dangerous) digging mistakes!

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Specifications

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Certifications & Approvals

  • ASTM B-1, B-3, B-8 for Copper Conductors
  • ASTM D-1248 for Polyethylene
  • ICEA S-70-547
  • ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
  • UL 83, UL 1581 for tests and procedures
  • Spark tested at 7500 VAC
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Direct Burial Rated
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Application

Our tracer/locator wire can be used for locating a buried cable or pipe.

Most typically, a frequency generator is connected directly to the cable you want to trace, and a high or low frequency signal is applied. In the passive method, power voltages are sometimes applied at a frequency of 50-60 Hz.

Size #14 AWG is most appropriate for installation in an open trench and #12 is usually used in conjunction with a trenching machine. For directional boring applications, where higher strength is required, # 10 soft or hard is used. If the galvanic value and dissimilar metals are not of concern, the #10 stainless steel tracer wire offers higher breaking strengths.

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