3M™ Ball Marker 1403-XR, EMS 6 ft Extended Range, Water, 30/Case
- Part Number 1403-XR
- 3M ID 7100178135
- UPC 00051128621059
Accurate marking for underground utilities
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS) Ball Markers include a self-leveling design which helps ensure horizontal positioning underground, improving detection consistency even when installation conditions vary.
Features at a Glance
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Accurate and Consistent IdentificationAdvanced marker construction helps support precise underground locating.
- Self-leveling design helps ensure correct horizontal alignment
- Helps to mark buried power lines and critical facility points
- iD-enabled versions allow storing facility information directly in the marker for positive identification
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Durable All-Weather, Underground PerformanceBuilt for long-term use in underground environments.
- Passive antenna encased in a water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands −4 to 122 °F (−20 to 50 °C) depending on model
- Resists mineral and chemical interaction in soil
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Passive, Maintenance-Free OperationMarker system operates without external power or batteries.
- No external power source required for locating
- Designed for long service life once positioned underground
- Compatible with 3M™ Dynatel™ Locators for efficient field work
Applications
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Marking Buried Power Lines and Underground Utilities
3M™ EMS Ball Markers are designed to help identify underground utilities such as power lines, conduits, splice points, service access points, and junctions when located.
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Facility Data Storage and Asset Traceability (3M™ iD Markers)
Store facility-specific information such as depth, type of asset, installation date, or maintenance notes—for fast, positive identification using 3M™ Dynatel™ Locators
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Long-Term Underground Positioning in Backfill
Self-leveling ball design helps maintain correct orientation even if backfill shifts, supporting consistent detection throughout the asset’s lifecycle.
Details
Highlights
- Self-leveling design for precise and horizontal positioning
- Offers easy marking of buried power lines
- Passive antenna encased in water-resistant polyethylene shell
- Withstands a temperature range of -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
- Works without any external power source
- Works without any external power source
3M™ EMS Extended Range Ball Marker is specially designed for locating flush mounted facilities that are covered by backfill. It is affixed to the underside of non metallic lids or covers over flush mounted facilities. This self align marker offers positive identification of facilities.
3M™ EMS Extended Range Ball Marker provides an effective way of marking underground facility lines. It withstands a temperature range of 4 to 122 °F ( 20 to 50 °C). This passive underground marker with a water resistant polyethylene shell does not react with any chemicals or minerals. This ball marker effectively operates without the need for any external power source.
What Makes 3M™ EMS Ball Markers Different?
Self-leveling, passive markers engineered for long-term underground accuracy
Self-Leveling
Helps ensure horizontal positioning for consistent detection
Passive Antenna System
Operates without external power
Water-Resistant Polyethylene Shell
Helps protect the marker from soil, chemicals, and moisture
Typical properties
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