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Copper PE30

Copper PE30 features a solid or stranded conductor core with great conductivity. The insulation is 30 mil thick and is made of a High-Density, High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HDHMWPE). This tracer wire is rated for direct burial and is commonly used in Open-Trench/Open-Cut, Plow-In, or Blow-In installations.

SKU 740 Category Tags ,
Brand: Pro-Line Safety

Details

    • Conductor Core Material:
      Copper

    • Conductor Core Type:
      Solid | Stranded

    • Gauge Size:
      8 AWG | 10 AWG | 12 AWG | 14 AWG

    • Reel Size:
      500’ | 1000’ | 2500’ | 5000’

    • Insulation Material:
      High-Density High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HDHMWPE)

    • Color:

    • Insulation Thickness:
      30 mil (30v)

    • Environment:
      Outdoor, Underground

    • Environmental Protection:
      Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Crush Resistant, Impact Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Oil Resistant

    • Application:
      Locating

    • Industry:
      Electric, Oil & Gas, Telco, Water, Other

    • Compliance:
      AIS, APWA Color Code, ASTM Standards, BABA Act, National Electrical Code, RoHS, UL Standards

Data Tables

Conductor (Physical, Mechanical and Electrical Properties)
Property 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG
Conductor Type Copper Copper Copper Copper
Conductor Temper Soft Drawn Soft Drawn Soft Drawn Soft Drawn
Rated Break Load 124 lbs 197 lbs 313 lbs 479 lbs
Rate Tensile Strength 38,500 psi 38,500 psi 38,500 psi 37,000 psi
Elongation 3.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Nominal DC Resistance 2.525 ohms 1.588 ohms 0.999 ohms 0.628 ohms
Insulation (Physical, Mechanical and Electrical Properties)
Test Description ASTM Standard Typical Values
Density @ 23°C ASTM D792 0.945 g/cm3
Melt Flow Rate ASTM D1238 0.8 g/10 min
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 3,400 psi
Tensile Strength Retention ASTM D638 90% after 48 hours @ 100°C
Tensile Elongation ASTM D638 500%
Tensile Elongation Retention ASTM D638 90% after 48 hours @ 100°C
Environmental Stress Cracking ASTM D1693 O failures @ 48 hours
Thermal Stress Cracking ASTM D2951 O failures @ 96 hours
Brittleness Temperature / Failures ASTM D746 O failures @ -76° C
Melting Point ASTM D3418 130°C
Oxidative Induction Time ASTM D3895 170 min @ 200°C
Dielectric Constant ASTM D1531 2.32 @ 1 MHz
Dissipation Factor ASTM D1531 0.00006 @ 1 MHz
DC Volume Resistivity Test @ 23°C ASTM D257 > 1 x 1015 ohm-cm
Ordering Information (Weights, Measurements, and Packaging)
Part # Gauge Size Conductor Core Type Insulation Thickness Outer Diameter Weight (Per 1000′) Reel Sizes
74003XXXX 14 AWG Solid 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.124″ 16 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74004XXXX 12 AWG Solid 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.141″ 24 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74005XXXX 10 AWG Solid 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.162″ 37 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74006XXXX 8 AWG Solid 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.189″ 62 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74008XXXX 14 AWG 7 Strands 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.133″ 17 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74010XXXX 12 AWG 7 Strands 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.152″ 25 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74012XXXX 10 AWG 7 Strands 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.176″ 39 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
74014XXXX 8 AWG 7 Strands 0.030″ (30 mil) 0.206″ 64 lbs 500′ | 1000′ | 2500′ | 5000′
Color Part #   Reel Size Part #
Black 01XX    500′ 32
Blue 02XX   1,000′ 41
Brown 03XX   2,500′ 47
Green  05XX   5,000′ 53 
Orange  06XX      
Purple  08XX      
Red  09XX      
White  11XX      
Yellow  12XX      

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