Exploring the Advantages of RF Path Marking

RF path marking offers key benefits in congested underground utility areas, including resistance to corrosion and breaks, distinct frequencies for utility identification, and simpler installation without grounding or splicing.Congestion of underground utilities is an increasingly common concern, especially in urban areas. RF technology has a few distinct benefits that can be especially helpful in this situation when compared to the capabilities of tracer wire.

4 Benefits of RF Path Marking:

1. Not susceptible to corrosion, cuts, or breaks in continuity.
2. Offers the ability to utilize distinct frequencies to indicate utility type.
3. Not prone to bleed off from neighboring utility's location devices.
4. Installation does not require grounding, splicing, or other costs and labor related to tracer wire installation.

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Learn more about RF path marking with the 3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Warning Tape 7900 Series here.