Pro-Line Pro-Trace HS-CCS PE45 High Strength Copper Clad Steel Tracer Wire - 12 AWG

Product Description

Pro-Trace HS-CCS PE45 is a 12 AWG high strength copper clad steel tracer wire built for locating buried non-metallic utility lines. The solid conductor pairs an AISI 1055 high carbon steel core with a metallurgically bonded UNS C10200 copper cladding, giving it the signal performance of solid copper with roughly 227% of copper's break load.

Because the copper and steel are bonded rather than layered, the conductor will not separate or corrode in service, and it carries almost no scrap value, which removes the theft incentive that plagues solid copper installations. At 0.171" outer diameter and 26.0 lbs per 1,000 feet, it also ships lighter than an equivalent run of solid copper.

Insulation and Burial Rating

The 45 mil high-density, high molecular weight polyethylene (HDHMWPE) jacket is rated 600V for direct burial. The heavier wall gives added protection against abrasion, crushing, impact, moisture, oil, and chemical exposure, and it stays serviceable in extreme cold with a brittleness temperature of -76°C (-105°F) per ASTM D746.

PE45 or PE30?

Both versions use the identical 12 AWG conductor and deliver the same 452 lb break strength and signal performance. The difference is the jacket. Choose PE45 when a specification calls for 600V, when soil conditions are rocky or abrasive, or when the wire will see rougher handling. Choose the PE30 version for standard 30V open-cut work at lower cost.

Choosing the Right Wire

This wire is suited to open-trench, open-cut, plow-in, and light directional boring installations. For full horizontal directional drilling, step up to the Pro-Trace HDD-CCS PE45/PE50 extra high strength wire.

APWA Color Code

Pro-Trace is offered in nine jacket colors following the American Public Works Association Uniform Color Code, so the wire identifies the utility it traces:

• Blue - potable water
• Yellow - gas, oil, steam, petroleum, and gaseous materials
• Orange - communication, alarm and signal lines, cable, conduit, and fiber
• Green - sewers and drain lines
• Red - electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables
• Purple - reclaimed water, irrigation, and slurry lines
• White - proposed excavation marking
• Black - general purpose, no APWA utility assignment
• Brown - regional and custom specifications only

Ordering

Manufacturer part numbers follow the format 74542XXXX, where the last four digits identify color and reel size. Blue 500' is 745420232 and Yellow 500' is 745421232.

Stocked: Blue and Yellow in 500' reels. All other colors are available in 500' reels as special order.

Need 1,000' reels? Please contact us for pricing and availability.