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8AWG, 10AWG, 12AWG
500feet, 1000feet, 2500feet, other lengths are availabel upon request
plastic reel, wooden drum, pallet
305KM
NINGBO, SHANGHAI
T/T, L/C,
CE, RoHS, ISO9001, REACH
Normally 20 working days
HDD / Horizontal Directional Drilling
Copper Clad Steel
45 mil HDPE/ HMWPE
AITE Cable manufactures Extra High-Strength copper-clad steel tracer wire for horizontal directional drilling, directional boring, trenchless installation and underground utility locating applications.
This HDD tracer wire is designed for projects where higher pulling force, longer runs and demanding underground conditions may break standard open trench tracer wire.
HDD installation places higher mechanical stress on tracer wire than standard open trench work. Extra High-Strength CCS tracer wire is recommended when the wire may be exposed to pulling force, boring operations, rugged soil or long underground runs.
The extra high-strength copper-clad steel conductor provides a higher break load for HDD, boring and trenchless installation conditions.
The 45 mil HMWPE/HDPE insulation provides thicker outer protection for demanding underground installation environments.
| Installation Type | Recommended Wire | Main Requirement | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Trench / Open Cut | High-Flex or High-Strength CCS Tracer Wire | Field handling, flexibility or moderate break load | Excavated trench, plow-in, conduit and standard utility locating |
| HDD / Directional Drilling | Extra High-Strength CCS Tracer Wire | Higher break load and pulling durability | Directional drilling, boring, trenchless installation and long underground runs |
For ordinary open trench projects, High-Flex or High-Strength CCS tracer wire may be sufficient. For HDD and trenchless boring, Extra High-Strength CCS tracer wire is recommended.
| Wire Gauge | Break Load | Insulation Thickness | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AWG | 1190 lb | 45 mil | HDD, boring and trenchless utility locating |
| 10 AWG | 2050 lb | 45 mil | Higher pulling force and longer underground runs |
| 8 AWG | 2785 lb | 45 mil | Demanding HDD projects requiring maximum strength |
Other wire gauges and break load requirements are available upon request. Final selection should follow project specification, installation method and expected pulling conditions.
| Project Condition | Recommended Option |
|---|---|
| Standard HDD or directional boring project | 12 AWG Extra High-Strength CCS Tracer Wire |
| Longer pull distance or higher installation stress | 10 AWG Extra High-Strength CCS Tracer Wire |
| Demanding HDD, rugged soil or maximum break load requirement | 8 AWG Extra High-Strength CCS Tracer Wire |
| Standard open trench with no high pulling force | Use High-Flex or High-Strength CCS Open Trench Tracer Wire instead |
HDD tracer wire is used with non-metallic underground utilities installed by directional drilling, boring, or trenchless methods. For North American projects, insulation color is commonly selected by utility type, project specification, or APWA color code practice.
| Color | Typical Utility Application |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or hazardous material lines |
| Blue | Water systems and potable water lines |
| Green | Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drain lines |
| Orange | Communication, cable television, fiber optic, alarm, or signal lines |
| Red | Electrical power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables |
| Purple | Reclaimed water, irrigation, or slurry lines |
| White | Proposed excavation area or project marking |
| Black | Custom or other applications based on project or engineer requirements |
OEM customization is available for HDD tracer wire insulation color, wire marking, spool length, packaging, and private-label requirements.
HDD tracer wire is installed with non-metallic pipelines or conduits during directional drilling or trenchless installation so the buried utility route can be located from the surface.
HDD installation can expose tracer wire to higher pulling force and underground stress. Extra High-Strength CCS tracer wire provides higher break load than standard open trench tracer wire.
AITE Extra High-Strength CCS HDD tracer wire is typically supplied with 45 mil HMWPE/HDPE insulation for stronger outer protection in demanding underground conditions.
Yes. AITE Cable supports OEM color, wire marking, spool length, packing and project-specific break load requirements.
Send your required wire gauge, break load requirement, insulation thickness, voltage rating, color, marking, spool length, packing method and estimated quantity.
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