Copper HMWPE Tracer Wire

Scope:

Also known as locator wire, this direct-burial rated single-conductor wire helps trace underground utilities and other assets, including pipes, wiring, nonconductive tubing, fiber optic cables, and other products. It is designed to carry an electrical signal for locating purposes.

Applicable Standards and Tests:

• ASTM B-1, B-3, AND B-8
• UL 2989
• ICEA S-70-547 AND S-95-658/NEMA WC70

Features:

• 30V AND 600V RATED
• DIRECT BURIAL RATED
• 75°C MAX CONTINUING OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN WET OR DRY LOCATIONS

Construction:

Conductors:

Single conductors are solid or stranded and annealed or hardened uncoated copper.

Insulation:

Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied HMWPE (high molecular weight polyethylene).

LLDPE (linear low density polyethylene) is standard and HDPE (high density polyethylene) is available on request.

Identification and Packaging:

Print legends on the wire include the manufacturer, conductor size, voltage rating, UL symbol (if applicable) and type designation. Standard length spools are 500 or 2500 feet.

Print Wheel:

• KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX AWG PE TRACER WIRE – DIRECT BURIAL USE ONLY
• KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX AWG HDPE TRACER WIRE – DIRECT BURIAL USE ONLY
• KRIS-TECH WIRE CO. #XX AWG PE-XX TRACER WIRE XXV (UL) E488608

Value Add Service:

• CUSTOM LENGTHS AND PUT-UPS
• 12 AVAILABLE COLORS
• WIRE PARALLELING AND CABLING
• WIRE STRIPING
• CUSTOM PRINT LEGENDS AND LABELS