Caution Tapes | The 3M 7900 Electronic Marking System

Published 01 Nov 2023

3M | Caution Tapes

Electronic Marking system

EMS (Electronic Marking System), manufactured by 3M Electrical, is a maintenance free product which is used for marking and locating the route of underground utilities – this includes the range of the following utilities: Wastewater 7904-XT (Green), Gas 7905-XT (Yellow), Recycled Water 7908-XT (Purple), Power 7902-XT (Red), Water 7903-XT (Blue) and Telecommunications 7901-XT (Orange).

Furthermore, the 3M EMS Tape is used to reliably overcome any associated problems and costs relating to the tracer wire and test stations.

Caution marker Tape

The 3M 7900 Marking Tape Series is available in 6 variations for any utility types which can be suitable for open trench applications, including direct buried electrical cables and utility pipework.

The 3M 7900 Caution Marker Tape works independently so if any part of the tape were to be cut or removed, the other markers consistently provide an accurate location whilst not requiring an external power source.

Electronic Caution Cable Tape | 3M

Key Benefits of 3m 7900 ems marker system

3M 7900 EMS does not require an external power source or connection to a transmitter
The EMS System is easy to install and locate using the 3M Dynatel 7000 compatible locator
Core materials inside allow for early warning for excavators digging nearby
Work independently

Further Reading

3m scotch electrical tape

Thorne & Derrick distribute the complete range of 3M Scotch Electrical Tapes for the insulation, repair, identification, jointing and terminating of LV, MV & HV cables – specialist fire resistant tapes, arc resistant, semi-conductive and rubber splicing tapes up to 69kV enable the protection of LV-HV cables including 11kV-33kV medium voltages, against abrasion, moisture, alkalis and acids.

3M Scotch Tapes include vinyl electrical insulation, high temperature glass cloth, sealing mastics, rubber self-amalgamating and high voltage tapes to provide track resistance, semi-conductive and sheath repairs to LV, MV & HV cables.

Additionally, 3M Scotch tapes are suitable for end sealing high voltage cables and are highly conformable for irregularly shaped objects. Scotch tapes are stable and durable for years of maintenance-free service.

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of 3M Scotchcast and Cold Shrink cable joints, terminations, resins and Scotch electrical tapes – we stock high voltage cable joints and terminations manufactured by 3M using Cold Shrink for 11kV, 33kV and 66kV cables.

Thorne & Derrick

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