High Strength Copper Clad Steel Tracer Wire HMWPE Jacket for Gas & Water Pipeline Locating
High Strength Copper Clad Steel Tracer Wire HMWPE Jacket for Gas & Water Pipeline Locating
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Underground Direct Burial Solid CCS Tracer Wire (HMWPE Insulated)
Designed for accuracy and durability, our Copper Clad Steel (CCS) Tracer Wire is the industry standard for locating underground utilities. Featuring a solid CCS conductor, it provides the perfect balance: the superior conductivity of copper combined with the unmatched tensile strength of steel.
Coated with a rugged High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) insulation, this locating wire is specifically engineered for direct burial. It offers outstanding resistance to moisture, chemicals, abrasion, and crush damage, ensuring a reliable signal for utility locators for decades. Whether you are installing gas pipelines, water mains, or fiber optic cables, our tracer wire ensures your underground assets are safely and easily traceable.
Key Features & Advantages
- High Tensile Strength: Solid CCS conductor provides much higher break loads than solid copper wire, reducing the risk of wire breakage during backfilling, plowing, or directional drilling (HDD).
- Cost-Effective: Offers a more stable and economical pricing structure compared to 100% pure copper wire, without sacrificing locating performance.
- Superior Insulation: The HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) jacket is highly resistant to impact, abrasion, and corrosive soil environments, making it ideal for direct burial.
- Standard Compliance: Meets or exceeds industry standards for utility tracing.
- Easy Identification: Available in all APWA (American Public Works Association) uniform color codes for various utility applications.
Technical Specifications
| AWG Size | Conductor Type | Conductor Material | Insulation | Insulation Thickness (mils) | Nom. Overall Diameter (inches) | Min. Break Load (lbs) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000ft) |
| 18 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 30 | 0.100" | 50 | 7.5 |
| 16 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 30 | 0.111" | 75 | 9.8 |
| 14 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 30 | 0.124" | 115 | 13.5 |
| 12 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 30 | 0.141" | 250 | 19.2 |
| 10 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 30 | 0.162" | 380 | 28.5 |
| 8 AWG | Solid (1-Core) | Copper Clad Steel (CCS) | HMWPE | 45 | 0.218" | 600 | 45 |
- Conductivity: Typically 21% IACS (Higher conductivity options like 30% or 40% are available upon request).
- Voltage Rating: 30 Volts or 600 Volts (For locating purposes only, not for electrical power transmission).
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 75°C.
We offer tracer wire in standard APWA colors to identify specific underground utilities:
- Blue: Potable Water Lines
- Yellow: Natural Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum
- Orange: Telecommunications, Fiber Optic, Signal Lines
- Green: Sewers and Drain Lines
- Purple: Reclaimed Water, Irrigation
- Red: Electrical Power Lines
Looking for a reliable tracer wire manufacturer? We offer high-quality HMWPE CCS tracer wire at competitive wholesale prices. Contact us today for a free quote, technical data sheets (TDS), or custom sample requests. Our export team is ready to assist you