Detectable Underground Warning Tape for PE Pipe Systems

How Acu-Tech’s Detectable Tape for poly pipe works

Our detectable underground tape is engineered for maximum reliability and ease of use. It is typically laid in a trench halfway between the ground surface and the buried utility. This placement gives an early warning to excavation crews. It alerts them to the service line’s presence before their equipment can cause damage. The tape is made from strong, rot-resistant polyethylene. It has a warning message that stays visible for years. The stainless steel or aluminum tracer wire is important for its function. It lets you find it with a metal detector or cable avoidance tool (CAT). This makes sure that even if someone misses the visual warning, the service can still be found easily from the surface.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced Safety: Prevents potentially catastrophic accidents involving buried utilities, protecting workers and the public from injury.
• Cost Reduction: Avoids expensive repairs, fines, and project delays that result from accidentally striking buried poly pipes and cables.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assists projects in following Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 2648.1:1995). This is required for many civil and infrastructure projects.
• Long-Term Durability: Our tapes are made to last in tough underground conditions. They resist chemicals and moisture for a long service life.
• Simplified Location: The detectable tracer wire allows for easy and precise location of non-metallic services, streamlining maintenance and future excavation projects.

Applications and Industry-Standard Color Coding

Acu-Tech’s detectable tapes are color-coded to meet industry standards. This makes them easy to recognise and provides clear information about the type of utility buried below. Our product range includes tapes for:

• Yellow: Gas and oil pipelines.
• Green: Sewer and drainage lines.
• Blue: Potable water mains.
• Orange: Electrical cables and conduits.
• White: Communications and fiber optic cables.
• Purple: Recycled water or irrigation lines.

Acu-Tech’s detectable tape gives a clear visual and electronic warning. It is a vital tool for engineers, civil contractors, and utility workers who care about safety and efficiency. Contact us today to learn more about our full range of products and how we can support your next project.