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This Underground Detectable Warning Tape is designed for construction professionals and utility companies to prevent accidental damage to buried infrastructure. Its key benefit is providing a clear, detectable warning to excavators, ensuring the safety and accuracy of projects. A potential caveat is the need for specific detection equipment to locate the embedded wires. This durable, highly visible tape, made from 130-micron Polypropylene, features integrated stainless steel wires for detectability and is clearly printed with service identification, complying with EN 12613 standards.
| Model Part Number | Pdl |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pegdev |
This refers to the thickness and material of the tape. 130 microns is a measure of thickness, indicating a robust and durable film, while Polypropylene is the type of plastic used, known for its strength and resistance to environmental factors.
The two embedded stainless steel wires run the length of the tape. These metallic elements are what allow standard utility locating equipment to detect the tape's presence beneath the ground surface.
This specific variant is marked for 'Electric' lines. Pegdev offers other variants marked for different services like water, gas, and telephone. Always choose the tape corresponding to the service being protected.
While there isn't a single mandatory depth, it's commonly laid 30-45 cm above the utility it protects, within the backfill layer, to provide a warning before excavation reaches the service.
Designed for long-term underground use, the tape and its stainless steel wires are resistant to rot and corrosion under normal conditions, maintaining detectability for many years.
While durable, it is specifically designed and tested for underground conditions. For above-ground marking, specialized marking systems might be more appropriate.
EN 12613 is a European standard that specifies requirements for self-monitoring warning tapes used in underground installations, ensuring a certain level of quality, durability, and detectability.
Ensure the locator is properly calibrated and set to detect metallic content. Verify that the tape was laid flat and not severely damaged during backfill. Check that the correct detection frequency is being used for stainless steel.
While durable, extreme soil acidity or prolonged exposure to sharp objects could cause degradation. Ensure proper backfill practices are followed to protect the tape during installation.
This is rare if stored correctly. Ensure tape is stored away from direct sunlight and moisture. If illegibility occurs immediately after laying, it may indicate a manufacturing defect, contact supplier.
Setup: This tape is designed to be laid directly on top of the buried utility it protects, typically placed a minimum of 30cm above the service. Ensure the tape is laid flat and is not kinked or folded. It should be positioned in the backfill layer above the utility, before final ground cover is applied.
Compatibility: The tape is compatible with most soil types and backfill materials. It is designed to be detectable by standard electromagnetic locators and metal detectors calibrated for detecting the embedded stainless steel wires.
Care: Store the tape in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its material integrity and color. While designed for underground use, prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures before installation should be avoided. After installation, no specific maintenance is required as it is designed for long-term passive warning.
