Tapetile® Protection Rolls
Tapetile® is designed to offer a significant upgrade in the level of protection for buried utilities compared to traditional warning tapes. Offering peace of mind to asset owners and contractors, Tapetile® is a more robust and durable solution for protecting buried cables and pipes.
Tapetile® provides a durable safeguard for power cables, fibre optic cables and gas pipes, with a proven record of reducing strikes.
When used in conjunction with Stokbord® Cable Cover, it enhances protection significantly, making it suitable for protecting high voltage transmission lines below ground. Both Tapetile® and Stokbord® Cable Covers are specified by National Grid under TS.03.05.07.
Tapetile® is supplied as a roll. This offers easy installation as it can be unrolled directly into the trench above the buried utility. Unlike conventional warning tape, Tapetile® does not twist or turn during installation and remains securely in place once installed.
Tapetile® is made from 100% recycled polyethylene plastic, which is then laminated with brightly coloured film and customised text to offer a visual warning helping prevent accidents during excavation. The colour and text can be tailored to meet your specifications.
Enquire about Tapetile® Protection RollsFeatures and Benefits
Provides mechanical protection and it’s proven to reduce the cost of utility strikes in comparison to using warning tapes
More visible to excavators than conventional warning tapes when digging as it stays intact
Reduces carbon footprint supporting the need for decarbonisation, 100% recyclable after use
Reassurance to contractors, compliance to ENATS (12-23) V4, National Grid TS.03.05.07 and EN50520 specifications
Manufactured to individual customer requirements to offer versatility and cost efficiency
Does not degrade and has service life of 40 years +
Technical Information
| Dimension | Test Method | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Width | Tape measure | As specified (+/-2mm) |
| Length | Tape measure | As specified (+/-1mm) |
| Thickness | Digital calliper | As specified (+/- 0.4mm) |
| Property | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index | BS EN ISO 1133:2005 | 0.3 - 4.0 (2.16lg) g/10mins |
| Density | BS EN ISO 1133:2004 | 920-970 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength | BS EN ISO 527:1996 | >10MPa |
| Elongation | BS EN ISO 527:1996 | >100% |
