Description
APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION
- Pro-Line Type CU HDPE 45 MIL conductors are used for tracer wire applications not exceeding 600 Volts. Tracer wire is used to conductively locate buried utility lines for the gas, water, sewer, telecommunication, and electrical markets.
- When used as Type CU HDPE 45 MIL, conductor is suitable for use direct burial applications not locations at temperatures not to exceed 75°C.
- Tracer wire is RoHS Compliant and manufacturered in the USA.
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
Pro-Line Type CU HDPE 45 MIL conductors meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM specifications, requirements of the National Electrical Code.
- ASTM B-3: Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B170: Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper
- ASTM D1248: Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
- ASTM D1238: Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
CONSTRUCTION
- Pro-Line Type CU HDPE 45 MIL copper conductors are annealed copper (soft drawn), insulated with a high-density, high molecular weight polyethylene (HDPE) insulation. HDPE provides an excellent balance of surface smoothness, processing ease and electrical consistency. HDPE provides superior strength against underground elements that help prevent accidental breaks caused buy rocks in shifting soil conditions.
- Available in black, blue, green, orange, purple, red, white, and yellow. Some colors standard, some subject to economic order quantity.
WEIGHTS, MEASUREMENTS, AND PACKAGING
CU HDPE 45 MIL TRACER WIRE (FOR SPECIFYING ENGINEERS)
Tracer wire shall be a (14, 12 or 10 AWG SOLID HDPE 45 MIL) copper conductor with a 45 mil thick, high-density, high molecular weight polyethylene (HDPE) insulation and rated for 600 volts. Insulation and jacket shall be RoHS compliant and utilize virgin grade material. Insulation color shall meet the APWA color code standard for identification of buried utilities. Tracer wire shall be Pro-Line Safety Products or approved equal and made in the USA.