September 2024

“Since 1986, there have been nearly 8,000 incidents (nearly 300 per year on average), resulting in more than 500 deaths, more than 2,300 injuries, and nearly $7 billion in damage” due to pipeline breaks. Many of these damages have been due to improper excavation techniques, metal failure, corrosion, and erroneous operations. Not all of these

Tracer Wire comes in a variety of sizes. (know which one is right for your job) There are many variations of tracer wire available on the market today, from 6 AWG to 18AWG; you can bet there is an option for your project. Within each utility or construction industry, whether gas, sewer, water, or direct

Presco Polymers Opco, Inc. (“Presco”) announced the formation of “Trident Solutions” to better represent its expanded portfolio of companies. The recent acquisition of Pro-line Safety Products, William Frick & Co., and Rhino Marking & Protection Systems, combined with the Presco Marking Products and Presco Engineered Films businesses, collectively form Trident Solutions. Trident Solutions is a total

When it comes to tracer wire, the material of choice is often copper. However, there is an alternative with numerous advantageous properties – copper-clad steel (CCS) wire. This remarkable combination of copper and steel offers a wide array of benefits that make it stand out in various applications. In this article, we will explore the

When it comes to copper-clad steel (CCS) wiring over traditional copper wiring, the choice is easy—Proline Safety’s Copper-Clad Steel Wire is preferred for many reasons and applications. But what is CCS? CCS was first introduced in 1915. As a bi-metal conductor, it uses a uniform, continuous, lower high-carbon steel core that is chemically bonded with

Trident Solutions, Inc. (“Trident”) of Sherman, TX, would like to announce the acquisition of LEM Products Inc. (“LEM”). The acquisition closed on December 17th, 2021. River Associates and Trident worked diligently to complete the transaction in just under two months. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. LEM is a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of industrial identification products,

As the largest tracer wire supplier in the industry, Trident Solutions offers a vast line of wire and cable options that can be used in varying applications.  As much as the wire is important, the right connector plays a significant role as well.  Hopefully, this little bit of information will give you a big idea

Copper-clad steel tracer wire combines the strength of steel with the conductivity of copper. In this advanced technology, a steel core is encased in a layer of high-quality copper, forming a composite wire that offers the best of both worlds. Here are six ways this unique composition is proven to be superior to solid copper.