Utility Marking Tape

Marker Tape With Tracer Wire

Marker Tape With Tracer Wire

  • Durable Material: Made from tough polyethylene, designed to withstand underground conditions.
  • Tracer Wire: Includes embedded stainless steel for easy detection with locators.
  • High Visibility: Bright colors like orange, yellow, and red ensure the tape stands out.
  • Size Variety: Available in widths from 3 inches to 6 inches, suitable for all utility markings.
  • Weather-Resistant: Built to endure extreme temperatures and UV exposure without degrading.
  • Easy Installation: Bury 4-6 inches above utilities for early warnings during excavation.

Product Description

Our wholesale marker tape with tracer wire is designed for easy detection of underground utilities, making it an essential tool for construction and excavation projects. The tape is brightly colored for high visibility and includes a tracer wire that allows for precise location identification, ensuring that buried pipes and cables can be safely avoided. Additionally, our bulk detectable warning tape with tracer wire provides extra security for marking electrical lines, helping workers identify potential hazards and prevent accidental damage. With a 300 ft length, our detectable underground electrical warning tape is perfect for larger projects, offering both durability and visibility to protect underground electrical systems.

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APWA Color Code for Marker Tape With Tracer Wire

Detectable marking tape is essential for safely identifying and protecting underground utilities. Each color has a specific meaning defined by the APWA (American Public Works Association) to ensure clarity and compliance during excavation. Here's a quick overview of the 6 standard colors used for underground utility marking:

  • Red: Indicates electric power lines, cables, and conduits. Used to warn of electrical hazards.
  • Orange: Represents telecommunication lines, alarm or signal cables, and conduits.
  • Yellow: Alerts to gas, oil, steam, petroleum, and other hazardous gases underground.
  • Green: Marks sewers and drain lines, helping to avoid accidental disruption.
  • Blue: Signifies drinking water lines (clean, potable water).
  • Purple: Primarily used for reclaimed water lines, but can also indicate irrigation or other user-defined utilities.

Technical Data Sheet

Feature

Details

Material

High-strength Polyethylene, Stainless Steel

Thickness

4 MIL, 6 MIL, 10 MIL (varies depending on specific product)

Color Options

Orange, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green

Width Options

3 inches, 6 inches (custom sizes available)

Tracer Wire

Stainless Steel 304 or 316

Detection Method

Detectable with metal locators and tracers

Temperature Range

Typically -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Length per Roll

Commonly 500 ft, 1,000 ft

Compliance Standards

RoHS Compliant, Meets Utility Safety Standards

Applications

Detectable warning tape plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of underground utilities across various industries. It's specifically designed for marking buried pipelines and cables to prevent accidental damage during excavation. Here’s how detectable warning tape is applied across different sectors:

  1. Energy Transmission
  • Pipeline Type: Gas pipeline, oil pipeline
  • Laying Depth: 30-50 cm above the top of the pipeline
  • Application: Protects gas and oil pipelines from accidental damage during excavation by marking their location with detectable warning tape. This ensures a clear signal for any digging or construction activities above these vital pipelines.
  1. Municipal Engineering
  • Pipeline Type: Tap water, drainage, heating pipelines
  • Laying Depth: 30 cm above the top of the pipe
  • Application: For municipal engineering projects, cable marker tape for buried cables is used to safeguard water supply lines, drainage systems, and heating pipelines. Detectable tape is essential in these environments to avoid disruptions during construction or maintenance.
  1. Power Communication
  • Pipeline Type: High voltage cables, optical cables
  • Laying Depth: 50 cm above the top of the pipeline
  • Application: Detectable warning tapes with underground signal capabilities are placed above high voltage and optical cables. These tapes are critical for preventing accidental damage to power communication lines during digging and construction activities.
  1. Industrial Facilities
  • Pipeline Type: Chemical liquid transportation pipeline
  • Laying Depth: Customizable based on design requirements
  • Application: In industrial environments, custom buried electric tracer tape is used for marking chemical pipelines. Depending on the design specifications, the laying depth of the tape can be customized, ensuring that workers can easily locate and avoid these potentially hazardous lines.

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Why Choose Marker Tape With Tracer Wire?

  1. Enhanced Safety: Detectable warning tape provides a visual and underground signal, warning workers of buried utilities and preventing accidental damage to critical pipelines.
  2. Versatile Applications: Whether marking electric, gas, or water pipelines, detectable warning tape is a reliable solution for a wide range of underground utilities.
  3. Customized Solutions: One of detectable warning tape manufacturers, we offer customizable options for various pipe and cable installations, ensuring compliance with specific industry requirements.