TRIDENT | SKU: 30091054

Tracer Wire | Copper | PE30 & PE45 | Direct Burial HDHMWPE

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iDirect-Burial Rated — PE30 (30 mil, 30V) or PE45 (45 mil, 600V) HDHMWPE insulation resists moisture, abrasion, and chemicals
High-Signal Performance — Copper conductor (solid or stranded) ensures accurate long-distance utility locating
Multiple Gauges & Colors — 8, 10, 12, and 14 AWG in standard utility identification colors
Flexible Reel Options — Available in 500’, 1,000’, 2,500’, and 5,000’ lengths
Meets Industry Standards — ASTM B3, ASTM B170, ASTM D1248, and NEC compliant
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Tracer Wire | Copper | PE30 & PE45 | Direct Burial HDHMWPE — Product Overview

Trident Copper PE30/PE45 Tracer Wire is engineered for accurate underground utility locating and long-term durability in direct-burial environments. Built from oxygen-free, soft-annealed copper (available in solid or stranded conductor) and insulated with high-density, high-molecular-weight polyethylene (HDHMWPE), this tracer wire delivers excellent signal performance, abrasion resistance, and moisture protection for years in the ground.

Key Features & Benefits

Direct-Burial Rated: HDHMWPE insulation resists moisture, chemicals, and abrasion.
High-Signal Integrity: Copper conductor (solid or stranded) supports accurate long-distance locating.
Two Insulation Options: PE30 (30 mil, 30 V, spark test 5,000 VAC) or PE45 (45 mil, 600 V, spark test 7,500 VAC).
Multiple Gauge Options: 8 AWG, 10 AWG, 12 AWG, and 14 AWG.
Standard Locate Colors: Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, White, Black, Brown.
Flexible Reel Lengths: 500', 1,000', 2,500', and 5,000'.
Standards & Compliance: ASTM B3, ASTM B170, ASTM D1248; RoHS; NEC aligned.

Technical Specifications

Conductor: Solid or stranded soft-drawn copper (oxygen-free)
Insulation: HDHMWPE — PE30 (30 mil) or PE45 (45 mil)
Voltage Rating: PE30: 30 V | PE45: 600 V
Spark Test: PE30: 5,000 VAC | PE45: 7,500 VAC
Available Gauges: 8 AWG | 10 AWG | 12 AWG | 14 AWG
Color Options: Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, White, Black, Brown
Reel Lengths: 500' | 1,000' | 2,500' | 5,000'
Compliance: ASTM B3, ASTM B170, ASTM D1248, National Electrical Code

PE30 vs. PE45 – Quick Compare

Insulation	Thickness	Voltage Rating	Spark Test	Typical Use
PE30	30 mil	30 V	5,000 VAC	Standard electric/telecom, general direct burial
PE45	45 mil	600 V	7,500 VAC	Higher voltage tolerance, tougher/rocky terrain, HDD, gas

Conductor (Physical, Mechanical & Electrical Properties)

	14 AWG	12 AWG	10 AWG	8 AWG
Conductor Type	Copper – solid or stranded
Conductor Temper	Soft-drawn
Break Strength (lb)	124	197	313	479
Elongation	3.0%	5.0%	5.0%	5.0%
Copper Thickness Solid (dia.)	0.0641"	0.0808"	0.1019"	0.1285"
Copper Thickness Stranded (dia.)	0.0726"	0.0915"	0.1155"	0.1458"
Product Weight Solid (lb/1,000')	16.0	24.0	37.0	62.0
Product Weight Stranded (lb/1,000')	17.0	25.0	39.0	64.0
Nominal DC Resistance (Ω/1,000')	2.525	1.588	0.999	0.628

Insulation (Physical, Mechanical & Electrical Properties)

Property	Test / Reference	Value
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	0 failures @ 48 hours
Thermal Stress Cracking	ASTM D2951	0 failures @ 96 hours
Brittleness Temperature	ASTM D746	0 failures @ −76 °C
Melting Temperature	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 @ 23 °C	ASTM D257	> 1 × 10¹⁵ ohm·cm

Tags: Tracer Wire, Trident Pro-Line, PE30, PE45, HDHMWPE, Direct Burial, Copper, Utility Locating, Solid, Stranded