Empire 38-027 is a premium, reinforced, detectable underground tape that is used for locating and protecting underground utilities. It has a foil, middle layer that can be detected through conductive or inductive methods, as deep as 36 in. with proper detection equipment. It also has a patented reinforced wear to maximize durability to withstand any circumstance. This product is proudly made in the U.S.A with environmentally safe materials to meet different regulations. Meets APWA color requirements with vivid and long-lasting color. More options and customization available upon request.

• Premier detectable tape for the last line of defense against third party damage while also providing the ability to locate either inductively or conductively
• Patented reinforcing weave provides high tensile strength needed for plowed-in installations
• Multi-layer construction offers permanence of message and strength
• Shallow buried six to twelve inches below finished grade, THORTEC® can be located reliably with even the least sophisticated metal detectors
• (1)12" RAFTER SQUARE(38-027)