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ABB - Installation Products NAF-0609 - Foil-Backed Detectable Buried Utility Tape - ORANGE Background with Black Legend: CAUTION: BURIED FIBER OPTIC CABLE LINE BELOW, Size 3 Inches x 1000 feet. 5 Mil Polyethylene/Metallic Foil

ABB Installation Products NAF-0609 Foil-Backed Detectable Buried Utility Tape - ORANGE Background with Black Legend…

UPC: 786210160580


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Overview

The ABB NAF-0609 Foil-Backed Detectable Buried Utility Tape is a critical safety and marking solution for underground fiber optic cable installations. This 3-inch-wide by 1000-foot-long tape features a bright orange background with bold black text reading "CAUTION: BURIED FIBER OPTIC CABLE LINE BELOW," ensuring high visibility and clear communication of buried infrastructure hazards. The tape is constructed from a 5 mil polyethylene and metallic foil composite, providing both durability and detectability. The metallic foil layer enables detection with standard metal locators up to 18 inches below ground, while the polyethylene backing resists moisture, chemicals, and mechanical stress in subterranean environments. This foil-backed design simplifies future excavation and maintenance by allowing quick identification of buried fiber optic lines without costly exploratory digging. The tape is non-adhesive and designed for direct burial, making it ideal for telecommunications providers, utility contractors, and construction crews working on fiber optic network deployments. Unlike standard utility tapes, the NAF-0609’s foil backing ensures reliable detection even in challenging soil conditions or when covered by vegetation. Each roll provides 1000 feet of continuous coverage, reducing installation time and material waste compared to shorter tapes. The bright orange color meets industry standards for high-visibility warning tapes, and the printed legend complies with common utility marking conventions. This product is part of ABB’s Installation Products line, specifically designed for buried utility applications where long-term durability and detectability are essential.
  • 5 mil polyethylene and metallic foil composite for durability and detectability
  • Bright orange background with black legend: "CAUTION: BURIED FIBER OPTIC CABLE LINE BELOW"
  • Detectable with standard metal locators up to 18 inches below ground
  • 3" width x 1000 ft length for extensive coverage per roll
  • Non-adhesive, designed for direct burial in underground utility applications

Specifications

Color
Orange
Legend
FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Material
Polyethylene/Metallic Foil
Material
5 Mil Polyethylene/Metallic Foil
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)
6.240 L
Package Weight (Metric)
2.831 kg
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