
Detectable Underground Tape “Caution Buried Electric Line” 3″
Safely identify underground utility installations
Key Specifications
- Warranty
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Limited 90 Day
- Elongation
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0.8
- Tape Width
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3"
- Tape Sub-Type
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Detectable
- Extended Length
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1000 ft
- Tape Thickness
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0.005"
- Tensile Strength
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32 lb/in
- Colour
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Red
Detailed information
IDEAL® Detectable Underground Tape is a trusted solution for marking hazardous areas, featuring bold black lettering that warns “Caution Buried Electric Line” on a bright red background. Its solid aluminum-foil core construction is designed to protect, locate, and identify underground utility installations, helping to safeguard workers by alerting them to hazards like buried electrical and communication cables. This tape can be detected with a non-ferrous locator and is formulated to resist degradation from acids and alkalis found in soils. With a durable 5 mil thickness and a high tensile strength of 15,000 PSI, it ensures long-lasting performance. Additionally, it uses lead-free pigments and organic lead-free ink, and meets or exceeds industry standards, including the American Public Works Association (APWA) color code.
- Safely identify underground utility installations
- Formulated to resist degradation from acid and alkali found in soils
- Solid aluminum-foil core construction
- Printed with organic, lead-free inks and pigments
- Meets or exceeds industry standards, including the American Public Works Association (APWA) color code
- Easy to read, bold black lettering on bright red background
- Durable 5 mil thickness and high 15,000 PSI tensile strength
- “Caution Buried Electric Line” printed on 5 mil red detectable tape, roll of 3″ X 1,000′
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