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Product Highlights
- Flexible warning roll - 40m length unrolls quickly for fast trench protection.
- Certified for impact - Shatter-resistant and tested to BS EN ISO standards.
- Fibre optic ready - Designed for underground service with cable below alerts.
SKU CA750034
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This flexible underground service warning roll is a fast-deploy solution designed to highlight and protect fibre optic and other buried cable systems. Each 40m roll can be unrolled directly into trenches to deliver instant protection and visibility for workers handling power, water, gas, or telecom lines. With a bold printed warning message and vibrant shell, the cable cover ensures a clear visual cue to avoid costly strikes.
Manufactured from recycled polyethylene and tested to multiple British Standards, it provides practical cable protection without splintering or shattering under pressure. The roll is suitable for diverse cable specifications including NPG, UKPN, SPEN, and SSE networks. Its versatility makes it ideal for general utility usage and especially effective in fibre optic cable below projects where fast trench coverage is required.
- Designed for fibre optic installs - Easily marks buried fibre with a dedicated caution warning.
- Impact and rot resistant - Will not degrade, shatter, or splinter in demanding conditions.
- Highly visible - Bold text and colour ensure instant recognition by trench workers.
- Flexible application - Suitable for power, telecom, gas and water utility projects.
- Standardised for UK networks - Meets BS EN ISO test methods and tolerances.
Quick to install and simple to handle, this cable protection roll reduces the risk of accidental contact during excavation works. When used as a cable cover layer, it adds a visual barrier that reduces unintentional strikes while conforming to utility and contractor safety standards. Especially beneficial on civil and utility projects requiring high visibility warnings above buried cable, it offers a time-saving alternative to rigid tiles.
Its recycled polyethylene construction combines resilience with environmental compliance, giving contractors a robust solution for underground service applications. Trusted across utility networks and contractor teams, this flexible product offers strength, warning clarity, and adaptability in one roll. It’s suitable for routine upgrades, emergency reinstatement, and large-scale rollouts of underground fibre or services, where consistent and clear cable below marking is essential.
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- Compatible with UK utility standards - Suitable for use with UKPN, SPEN, SSE and NPG specifications.
- Fast roll-out protection - Simply unroll into the trench without needing placement tools or overlap guidance.
- Vivid colourway with warning text - Improves hazard visibility and reduces excavation risk.
This underground service cable cover roll is an essential product for network engineers, cable installers and main contractors. Its ability to cover long trenches in a short time improves productivity and reduces exposure time around active groundworks. The recycled material resists tear, impact, and degradation under typical civil engineering loads, making it a reliable choice for daily field use.
Engineered for long-term burial above sensitive cables, it creates a protective layer that also communicates a clear stop signal before damaging strikes occur. Contractors use it for broadband installations, electric grid development, new housing utilities, and maintenance contracts. With its bright warning design, it works well as a standalone cable protection layer or as part of a larger underground service package.
Physical Properties - Generic
| Dimension | Test Method | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Truemeter | As specified (+/-1mm) |
| Width | Tape Measure | As specified (+/-2mm) |
| Thickness | Vernier | As specified (+/-0.4mm) |
Product Performance - Generic
| Property | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | BS EN ISO 527-2:2012 | >10MN/m² |
| Elongation | BS EN ISO 527:1996 | >100% |
| Density | BS EN ISO 1183-1:2019 | 910-990 kg/m² @ 20°C |
| Melt Flow Index | BS EN ISO 1133-1:2011 | 0.3 –4.0g/10 mins (2.16kg) |
What does this cable protection roll do?
It covers and warns above underground service lines, helping prevent cable strikes during excavation.
Can this be used with fibre optic installs?
Yes, it is specifically marked for fibre optic protection and complies with UK utility standards.
Is this a rigid tile?
No, it is a flexible roll that can be quickly unrolled into trenches with minimal setup.
How long is each roll?
Each roll is 40 metres in length, suitable for long uninterrupted trench protection.
