Detectable Underground Tape (Street Lighting) is an essential safety product designed for marking ...Detectable Underground Tape (Street Lighting) is an essential safety product designed for marking and identifying buried services such as pipes and cables. With its high-visibility yellow colour, this warning tape alerts those conducting excavations to the presence of underground utilities, helping to prevent damage during digging.The tape is made from durable 130-micron Polypropylene, offering excellent resistance to wear and tear, and is specially designed for long-lasting use in harsh environments. Its robust construction ensures that the tape can withstand the pressures typically experienced during installation and excavation.This tape features two stainless steel tracer wires embedded within the material, allowing it to be detected from the surface using standard locating equipment. This traceability adds an extra layer of safety by enabling quick and easy identification of underground services without the need for invasive digging. Complying with EN 12613 standards, this tape guarantees reliable performance and safety.Ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including marking underground cables, street lighting, and other utility services, this detectable warning tape ensures a professional, safe, and visible barrier that helps protect workers and infrastructure.
This Pegdev Detectable Underground Tape is for utility professionals and contractors needing to clearly mark buried street lighting cables and other services. Its key benefit is preventing accidental damage during excavation through high visibility and detectability. A potential caveat is that it requires specialized locating equipment to find the tracer wires. This tape provides a durable, high-visibility yellow barrier that alerts workers to underground utilities, with integrated stainless steel tracer wires for easy location.
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FAQs
What is the primary purpose of this tape?
The primary purpose is to provide a visible warning and a detectable marker for buried services, specifically street lighting cables, to prevent accidental damage during excavation.
How does the detectability feature work?
The tape contains two stainless steel tracer wires. Standard underground utility locating equipment can detect these metallic wires, allowing the precise location of the tape (and the buried service it marks) to be found from the surface.
What does '130-micron' refer to?
130-micron refers to the thickness of the polypropylene material used to construct the tape. A higher micron count generally indicates a thicker, more durable material.
Is this tape suitable for marking gas or water lines?
While primarily designed for street lighting, its function as a warning and detectable marker makes it suitable for other non-pressurized utility lines as well, provided it meets local regulations for marking those specific services.
What standards does this tape comply with?
This tape complies with EN 12613 standards, which relate to underground warning tapes.
What is the length of the tape on one roll?
The tape comes in a length of 11 meters.
Can I use this tape without a locating device?
Yes, the tape provides a strong visual warning due to its bright yellow color, even without using a locating device. However, the detectability feature offers an added layer of safety and precision.
Troubleshooting
Tape is difficult to locate with a detector.
Ensure the locating equipment is correctly calibrated and set to detect metallic tracer wires. Verify the tracer wires are not damaged during installation. Check that the tape is installed within the effective detection range of the locator.
Tape appears to be fading significantly.
While designed for durability, extreme soil acidity or prolonged UV exposure before burial can affect color. Ensure proper burial depth to minimize exposure if exposed temporarily.
Tape tears during installation or backfilling.
Handle the tape carefully during installation. Ensure no sharp objects are present in the trench or backfill material that could cause damage. If tears occur, consider overlapping with additional tape if possible.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Enhances safety on excavation sites by clearly marking buried utilities.
Prevents costly accidental damage to underground infrastructure.
Easy to locate using standard detection equipment due to embedded tracer wires.
Durable construction ensures longevity in demanding environments.
Complies with relevant safety standards (EN 12613).
Cons
Requires specialized locating equipment to utilize the detectability feature.
Length (11m) may be insufficient for very large or complex sites without multiple rolls.
Additional labor is required to install the tape correctly around utilities.
Color may fade over extended periods depending on soil conditions and UV exposure (though durable).
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Lay the tape directly above the utility line (e.g., street lighting cable) before backfilling the trench.
Ensure the tape is installed at an appropriate depth recommended for utility marking in your region.
For maximum effectiveness, consider laying the tape parallel to the utility run.
Compatibility:
Locating Equipment: Compatible with standard underground utility locating equipment designed to detect metallic tracer wires.
Environmental: Suitable for installation in various soil types and underground conditions.
Care:
Store the tape in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight before installation.
Once installed, the tape is designed for long-term underground use and requires no ongoing maintenance. Its robust construction protects it from environmental degradation.