Author: Jack Publish Time: 2026-07-02 Origin: Site
AITE Cable manufactures solid copper-clad steel (CCS) tracer wire for underground water-line locating, including Open Trench / Open Cut and HDD applications.
Blue and purple insulation colors are available together with buyer-specified marking, reel or drum lengths, labels and private-label packaging.
The APWA Uniform Color Code identifies blue with potable water and purple with reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines.
| Color | Utility Identification |
|---|---|
| Blue | Potable water |
| Purple | Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines |
Specify the insulation color required by the project or utility when ordering. 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 |
AITE supports specification-based production for distributors, utility suppliers, project buyers and private-label programs.
The AITE CCS tracer wire datasheet includes product series, AWG, break-load, insulation, standards and packaging information for supplier and project review.
Download AITE CCS Tracer Wire DatasheetHave a project specification, supplier datasheet, drawing or RFQ? Send it directly to AITE with the estimated quantity.
If a complete specification is not available, send the AWG, insulation thickness, color and estimated quantity.
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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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