Mains Marker Detectable Tapes - Communications - 100mm x 250m

• High-visibility white polyethylene tape with bold black print for clear warning messages.
• Features an integrated 0.7mm diameter, 316-grade stainless steel tracer wire for reliable detection.
• Printed with "WARNING COMMUNICATION CABLE BELOW" and the AS/NZS logo at regular intervals.
• Manufactured from durable, virgin-grade LLDPE resin with lead-free pigments for long-lasting performance.
• Complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2648.1:1995 for underground marker tapes, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Resistant to alkaline and acidic soil conditions (pH 2.5 to 11.0) and fungal growth for enhanced longevity underground.
• Dimensions of 100mm width and 250m length provide extensive coverage for various project scales.
• Engineered with excellent tear and impact resistance, allowing mechanical diggers to pull the tape to the surface before breakage.

What is the primary purpose of this detectable mains marker tape?
The primary purpose is to provide a clear visual and detectable warning for buried communication cables, such as fibre optic, NBN, and Telstra lines, preventing accidental damage during excavation work.

How is this tape detected underground?
This tape incorporates a stainless steel tracer wire laminated within its layers. This wire is electrically conductive, allowing it to be accurately located by standard metal detection equipment or cable avoidance tools (CATs) before excavation begins.

What Australian Standards does this product comply with?
Our Mains Marker Detectable Tape for Communications complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2648.1:1995, which specifies requirements for underground marker tapes.

What is the recommended installation depth for detectable marker tape?
Generally, detectable marker tape should be laid in the trench above the buried service, typically between 150mm and 300mm, to provide an early warning to excavators. It is detectable up to 600mm underground.

Is this tape resistant to harsh underground conditions?
Yes, the tape is constructed from extra-strong virgin-grade polyethylene with lead-free pigments, offering high resistance to tearing, impact, moisture, chemicals, and a wide range of soil pH conditions (pH 2.5 to 11.0), as well as fungal growth.

• Detectable Underground Comms Marking Tape Datasheet