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NEPTCO Trace-Safe tracer wire TST600W-5000

The NEPTCO Trace-Safe TST600W-5000 is a 5,000-foot reel of orange water-blocking reinforced tracer wire used for underground utility locating. NEPTCO Trace-Safe tracer wire is specifically engineered for telecommunications applications to help locate non-metallic dielectric fiber optic cables and other buried assets. It features a high-strength design with a 600 lb break strength and is primarily used in telecommunications, gas, water, and sewer applications.

$900.00

445000 in stock

Description

Technical Specifications 

  • Conductor: 19 AWG tin-coated solid copper.
  • Insulation & Jacket: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a 0.006-inch inner jacket and a 0.025-inch outer jacket.
  • Strength: 600 lb nominal break strength and 38,500 psi tensile strength.
  • Voltage Rating: UL 1581 rated to 600 volts.
  • Resistance: 8.015 Ohms per 1,000 feet.
  • Dimensions: The wire has an outside diameter of 0.145 inches. 

Key Features and Benefits 

  • Water-Blocking Technology: Uses specialized yarns to eliminate conductive corrosion and passes a 3-meter water head test.
  • Locating Precision: The smaller gauge conductor is designed to improve signal transmission at low frequencies for more accurate locating.
  • Durability: Engineered to be impact and crush-resistant (222 lbs nominal crush strength) while remaining lightweight and flexible for easy handling.
  • Installation Aids: The wire is durably printed with sequential footage or meter markings to simplify length measurement during installation.

Additional information

Weight 60 lbs
Dimensions 17 × 12 × 12 in