3M™ EMS Tape
Description
3M EMS Marking Tape is virtually a maintenance-free solution for marking and locating the path of underground plastic pipes and conduits that helps eliminate the problems and costs associated with tracer wire and test stations. The 3M EMS Marking is embedded with passive markers that are activated using 3M Dynatel Series 7000 Locators.
Features
- Can be installed near or above buried assets
- Frequency- and color-coded to help identify specific utilities
- Operates without any external power source
- Embedded passive markers work independently and provide an accurate location even if a section of tape is cut or removed
- Markers are spaced eight feet apart
- Available in regular or XT configurations
- XT tape contains aramid fiber core in addition to EMS markers for early warning during excavation