Copper at the core of the trace
The CopperCore conductor gives the tape a conductive path for tracing buried fibre from the surface.
Before the digging starts, crews need to trace the cable. If the tape’s uncovered, they need to know what’s below. ProTrace™ brings both jobs together: printed underground warning tape with a continuous CopperCore tracer wire. Choose it for buried non-metallic fibre routes where a visible warning and an electronic trace are required. Unlike ordinary warning tape, ProTrace provides a wire for locating equipment to follow. Unlike stainless-steel Wavelay/AssetPro tape, it uses a 0.7 mm nickel-plated copper conductor for greater conductivity, with exposed sections to support contact with the ground.
At a glance
- A conductive route from above. A visible warning when uncovered.
- 0.7 mm nickel-plated copper instead of stainless steel
- 40%+ wire exposure supports tracing without a direct connection
- 50 mm × 2,000 m AARNet drums for mechanised ploughing
- Typical 40-year service life for long-term underground marking
Features
A trace above. A warning below.
Printed tape warns crews of the fibre cable below when the tape is exposed.
Keep the plough moving
The 2,000 m drum supplies long lengths for mechanised fibre installation, reducing reel changes compared with shorter rolls.