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ABB - Installation Products NAF-0600 - Foil-Backed Detectable Buried Utility Tape - Red Background with Black Legend: CAUTION: BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW, Size 3 Inches x 1000 feet. 5 Mil Polyethylene/Metallic Foil
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Overview

The ABB NAF-0600 Foil-Backed Detectable Buried Utility Tape is a critical safety marking solution for underground utility installations. Engineered by ABB - Installation Products, this tape features a 5 mil polyethylene and metallic foil construction, providing both physical durability and enhanced detectability. The bright red background with bold black legend—"CAUTION: BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW"—ensures immediate visual warning to prevent accidental damage during excavation. Measuring 3 inches wide and 1000 feet long, it delivers comprehensive coverage for extensive underground utility marking projects. The integrated metallic foil layer enables detection up to 18 inches below normal earthen surfaces using standard metal detection equipment, significantly reducing the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes. Designed for long-term durability, this tape resists subsurface environmental conditions, making it ideal for utility companies, contractors, and construction professionals. The foil-backed construction simplifies future line relocation, ensuring efficient and safe maintenance operations. Compatible with common metal detectors, the NAF-0600 meets essential safety marking requirements for buried electric lines.
  • 5 mil polyethylene and metallic foil construction for durability and detectability
  • Bright red background with black legend: "CAUTION: BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW"
  • Detectable up to 18 inches below earthen surfaces with standard metal detectors
  • 3 inches wide x 1000 feet long for extensive underground utility marking
  • Designed for long-term resistance to subsurface environmental conditions

Specifications

Color
Red
Material
Polyethylene/Metallic Foil
Series
NAF-0600
Size
3 Inches x 1000 feet
Special Features
Features a metallic backing designed to be detectable under normal earthen surfaces up to 18 inches with common metal detectors
Type
Barricade & Utility Warning Tapes
Width
3 in
Width
3 in , 76.2 mm mm
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.01 IN x 0.01 IN x 0.01 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
6.800 L
Package Weight (Metric)
3.085 kg
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