891607.1 Poly Cable Tags
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Revision 3
Nov 25, 2020
1. Scope
This specification applies to horizontally oriented polymer identification tags and tag holders designed for outdoor applications. The primary use of these materials will be for labeling 15kV rated underground primary distribution cables terminated in subsurface vaults, in padmounted enclosures and on riser poles. Tags and tag holders shall be configured as shown in the illustrations.
2. Size
Tags shall be sized as indicated above with 1 inch high (nominal) 3-dimensional raised alpha/numeric characters.
Characters shall be centered on tags. The thickness of the tag background and high-relief, 3-dimensional raised character shall be as indicated below.
Tag holders shall be sized as indicated below and shall accommodate six horizontally oriented tags having dimensions as described below. Tag holders shall be punched with six slots, three slots each end, to enable installation using nylon cable ties. Slots shall easily accommodate ties 0.2 inches wide x 0.05 inches thick. Slots shall be configured as illustrated below.
3. Character Legibility
Characters shall be a sharp, high relief, 3-dimensional type to ensure legibility even when coated with dirt or mud. Alphabetic characters shall be uppercase. Character print style shall be plain and easy to read as illustrated below.
4. Color
Tags shall have bold black characters on a bright yellow background. The characters may be black throughout or black only on their face side. Tag holders shall be bare stainless steel.
5. Material
Tags shall be made of durable, weather-resistant polymeric material. Tag holders shall be made of stainless steel. Holders shall hold the tags in place when cable is subjected to the normal bending and twisting motions associated with cable training.
6. Outdoor Durability
Tags and holders shall have an outdoor durability rating of 20-years, minimum, when installed on cable terminated in subsurface vaults, in padmounted enclosures and on riser poles.
7. Resistance to Degradation
Tags and holders shall be resistant to degradation by water, petroleum based oils and greases, and petroleum solvents.
8. Application Temperature Range
0° - 110° F
9. Operating Temperature Range
(-10°) - 194° F
10. Identification
The manufacturer's name or logo shall be clearly marked on each box in which marker materials are packaged.
11. Packaging
Tags and tag holders shall be packaged in clear polyethylene resealable ziplock bags to help keep them clean and organized. Tags shall be packaged by character type; blank tags and tags of different characters shall not be mixed together in the same bag. Tags and tag holders shall be packaged 25 units per ziplock bag.
12. Material ID Numbers
This specification applies to the following District Material ID Numbers:
| MID | Item | MID | Item | MID | Item | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891607 | TAG "0" or "O" | 891699 | TAG "A" | 891946 | TAG "BLANK" | ||
| 891615 | TAG "1" | 891706 | TAG "B" | 891954 | TAG "DASH" | ||
| 891623 | TAG "2" | 891714 | TAG "C" | 891962 | HOLDER 6-TAG | ||
| 891631 | TAG "3" | 891722 | TAG "D" | ||||
| 891649 | TAG "4" | 891730 | TAG "E" | ||||
| 891657 | TAG "5" | 891748 | TAG "F" | ||||
| 891665 | TAG "6" or "9" | 891756 | TAG "G" | ||||
| 891673 | TAG "7" | 891764 | TAG "H" | ||||
| 891681 | TAG "8" | 891772 | TAG "I" | ||||
| 891780 | TAG "J" | ||||||
| 891798 | TAG "K" | ||||||
| 891805 | TAG "L" | ||||||
| 891813 | TAG "M" | ||||||
| 891821 | TAG "N" | ||||||
| 891839 | TAG "P" | ||||||
| 891847 | TAG "Q" | ||||||
| 891855 | TAG "R" | ||||||
| 891863 | TAG "S" | ||||||
| 891871 | TAG "T" | ||||||
| 891889 | TAG "U" | ||||||
| 891897 | TAG "V" | ||||||
| 891904 | TAG "W" | ||||||
| 891912 | TAG "X" | ||||||
| 891920 | TAG "Y" | ||||||
| 891938 | TAG "Z" |