Author: Jack Publish Time: 2026-04-24 Origin: Site
AITE Cable manufactures solid copper-clad steel (CCS) tracer wire for underground gas-line locating, including Open Trench / Open Cut and HDD applications.
Available options include multiple CCS strength series, 30 mil / 30V and 45 mil / 600V direct-burial insulation, yellow insulation, custom marking, reel configurations and private-label packaging.
The APWA Uniform Color Code associates yellow with gas, oil, steam, petroleum and gaseous materials.
AITE can manufacture yellow CCS tracer wire together with project-specific surface marking, reel configuration and packaging. APWA Uniform Color Code
| Installation | AITE Series | AWG | Insulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Trench / Open Cut | High-Flex CCS | 18–10 AWG | 30 mil / 30V or 45 mil / 600V |
| Open Trench / Open Cut | High-Strength CCS | 18–8 AWG | 30 mil / 30V or 45 mil / 600V |
| HDD / Directional Boring | Extra High-Strength CCS | 12 / 10 / 8 AWG | 45 mil / 600V |
The table below provides a quick reference across AITE's current High-Flex, High-Strength and Extra High-Strength CCS series.
| AWG | High-Flex | High-Strength | Extra High-Strength HDD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 AWG | 75 lb | 107 lb | — |
| 16 AWG | 115 lb | 144 lb | — |
| 14 AWG | 194 lb | 282 lb | — |
| 12 AWG | 302 lb | 452 lb | 1,190 lb |
| 10 AWG | 513 lb | 684 lb | 2,050 lb |
| 8 AWG | — | 840 lb | 2,785 lb |
Detailed construction and insulation options are available on the Open Trench and HDD product pages.
AITE supports specification-based production for distributors, utility suppliers, importers and private-label programs.
The AITE CCS tracer wire datasheet includes product series, AWG, break-load, insulation, standards and packaging information for project and supplier review.
Download AITE CCS Tracer Wire DatasheetSend your project specification, supplier datasheet or RFQ to AITE with the estimated quantity for project pricing.
Jack · International Sales | Cable & Wire Projects
Jack works with AITE Cable customers on cable and wire specifications, OEM and private-label requirements, packaging, project RFQs and production coordination.
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