Description
Description
High Strength™ Copper Clad Steel Tracer Wire - 14AWG
Copperhead High Strength™ copper-clad steel tracer wire provides exceptional strength and conductivity, designed for demanding open cut, trenching, or plowing underground utility applications. Engineered to deliver two times the break load of solid copper, it features heavy-duty HDPE insulation, APWA-compliant color coding, superior kink resistance, and is made in the USA for the toughest jobs.
- 282 lb break load for maximum strength in heavy-duty installs
- Two times the breaking strength of solid copper
- 11% lighter than solid copper
- Copper-clad steel (CCS) core for strength and corrosion resistance
- No theft incentive - bonded metals cannot be separated
- 21% conductivity ensures reliable locate performance
- Direct burial HDPE insulation (30 mil or 45 mil options)
- Color-coded for APWA utility identification
- Stable, long-term pricing vs. copper
- Made in the USA
- 5-Year Warranty
Features
Features
- Heavy Duty Strength – Industry-leading performance for open cut
- High Carbon CCS – Optimized for longevity and high tensile loads
- APWA Colors – Compliant marking for any utility
- Direct Bury Insulation – Thick-walled, stress crack-resistant HDPE
- American Made – Domestic manufacture for assured quality
Specifications
Specifications
| Gauge | 14 AWG |
| Conductor Type | High Strength Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) |
| Break Load | 282 lbs |
| Conductor Diameter | 0.0641" |
| DC Resistance | 12.027 ohms/1000 ft |
| Insulation | [30 mil HDPE - 30V] or [45 mil HDPE - 600V] |
| Conductivity | 21% IACS minimum |
| Temperature Rating | -40°F to +176°F |
| Standards | ASTM B1010, ASTM B910, ASTM D1248 |
| Available Colors | Blue, Green, Black, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow |
Additional Information
Additional Information
High Strength™ Tracer Wire System
Engineered for open cut and trenching projects requiring ultimate reliability.
For more utility locating solutions, see the Copperhead Utility Locating System.
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- Qty 1 - High Strength™ 14AWG Tracer Wire Spool (500' / 1000' / 2500' length)
