Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Wire

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Wire

Tracer Wire

This single-conductor tracer wire sends electrical signals from directional steering controls to the drilling bore head during horizontal directional drilling. It is also used for lighting and power in industrial applications.

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600 V Maximum Voltage

KrisTech’s horizontal directional drilling (HDD) wire is a single conductor with a thick protective coating of PVC insulation surrounding it. It is 600 V rated and can operate safely in wet or dry locations ranging from -25°C TO 75°C.

HDD wire provides reliable electrical signals from the steering tool to the bore head during directional drilling. The wire runs inside of the drill string and transmits pertinent information about the angle, rotation, direction, and temperature of the drilling head as it digs.

Standard Products

  • Sizes #10 AWG through #6 AWG
  • Solid or stranded configurations

KrisTech’s HDD wire meets the following standards and tests, including:

  • ASTM B-1, B-3, and B-8

  • Conductors – Single conductors are available in solid or stranded and annealed or hardened uncoated copper configurations.
  • Insulation – Conductors are insulated with a concentrically applied PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

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 2,500 feet.

Print Legend – KRISTECH WIRE CO. #XX HDD-45 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING WIRE

Paralleling & Cabling

Multiple wire runs on a single reel

Dyeing

Change the color of single PVC insulated conductors

Striping

Parallel and cylindrical/twist striping for insulated single-conductor wire

Wire Identification

Custom print legends and choice of 10 insulation colors

Custom Lengths

Coils and reels cut to length

Labeling & Packaging

Product labels, shipment ID markers, optional knock-out boxes

Specifications

AWG Standard Number of Strands Breaking Strength (Lbs.) Insulation Thickness (Mils) Nominal Overall Diameter (Inches) Approx. Shipping Weight (Lbs/1000') Ampacity @ 75°C*
10 7 / 19 310 45 0.21 45 35
8 7 / 19 480 45 0.24 66 50
6 7 / 19 760 45 0.27 99 65
* Ampacity is from NEC Article 310. Check with local codes authority for guidance with your application.

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