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National Loop Co. 17' (2.5' X 6') Direct Burial Vehicle Detection Loop with 225' Lead-In for 8.5' Wide Driveways - X-NL8.5-14-225

Preformed and pave-ready, the National Loop Co. 17' Direct Burial Vehicle Detection Loop with 225' Lead-In is a 14 AWG inductive loop for direct burial under asphalt, concrete, or gravel. Wired to compatible automated system, the loop counts as one of the two means of entrapment protection UL 325 requires for gate operators, detecting the metal of any vehicle over the sensing area so the gate stops or reverses before contact. Because it ships encased in heavy-duty, liquid-tight conduit, the loop lays directly on the graded sub-base and is then paved over under fresh asphalt, concrete, or gravel. Its 6' side spans the travel lane while the 2.5' side runs in the direction of traffic, leaving roughly 1' 3" of clearance on each edge, an arrangement well suited to older urban row homes, narrow driveways, and single-car gravel drives in rural areas.

Features:

• Heavy-duty, liquid-tight conduit shields the loop from sharp stones, chemicals, ground heaving, and harsh weather
• Fully assembled at the factory, so there is nothing to wind, count, or connect before paving
• Predetermined number of turns removes the guesswork of achieving optimal read range
• Saves labor cost compared with winding a loop by hand in the field
• Provides the non-contact vehicle detection UL 325 gate systems count toward their two required means of entrapment protection
• Works wherever vehicles need detecting: automatic gates, parking barriers, overhead doors, traffic signals, arming devices, and vehicle counters
• One continuous, non-spliced wire runs through the loop turns and lead-in, eliminating splice failures

Specifications:

• Loop type: Direct burial
• Total loop length: 17'
• Loop dimensions: 2.5' x 6'
• Lead-in length: 225'
• Wire gauge: 14 AWG
• Wire material: Polypropylene-wrapped copper wire
• Best-suited driveway width: 8.5'
• Manufacturer: National Loop Company (NLC)
• Made in America: Yes