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instrumentation cable seriesAcids, Bases & EtchantsAll-Fluoropolymer WettedSEMI S2 Sub-Fab Standard

TraceTek TT3000 Acid, Base and Corrosive Chemical Leak Detection4-wire conductive-fluoropolymer acid, base & corrosive chemical leak sensing cable

TraceTek TT3000 Acid, Base and Corrosive Chemical Leak Detection Sensing Cable engineered with an all-fluoropolymer core, two chemical-resistant conductive-fluoropolymer sensing electrodes (~20 Ω/m), two fluoropolymer reference wires.

H₂SO₄ / HF / HCl / NaOH
Wicking Fluoropolymer Braid
NFPA 262 Plenum Rated
SEMI S2 / CE / RoHS
Order designation
TraceTek TT3000-PC
Outer Ø
7.0 mm
Weight ≈
44.0 kg/km
Sensor resistance
20.0 Ω/m
98% H₂SO₄ response
12 sec
All sizes (3)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Target fluids
Acids, bases, sa
H₂SO₄, HCl, HF, HNO₃, NaOH
Wetted material
Fluoropolymer
ECTFE / FEP / PTFE + carbon
Outer diameter
7.0 mm (0.28 in)
With fluoropolymer wicking braid
Sensor resistance
≈ 20.0 Ω/m
±0.5 % leak distance accuracy
Operating temp.
-20 to +85 °C
Continuous chemical containment
Fire rating
NFPA 262 / UL 91
Cleanroom & plenum safe

Typical values for this cable type, based on SEMI S2 / NFPA 262 / UL 910 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is TraceTek TT3000 right for your machine?

Industry benchmark for semiconductor fab sub-floors, battery electrolyte lines, chemical double-containment piping and acid neutralization sumps where corrosive leaks would dissolve standard polymer or bare-metal sensors.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Installed inside double-containment chemical carrier pipes, valve boxes, wet-bench drip pans and chemical trenches.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Fluoropolymer wicking outer braid draws viscous concentrated acids (such as 98 % H₂SO₄ or 50 % NaOH) onto the sensing electrodes.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Routes into cleanroom chemical distribution modules (CDMs), slurry cabinets and BMS leak panels.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Static chemical containment leak sensor; not for moving machinery drag chains.

Use PUR-HF Drag-Chain Cable
Typical machinesSemiconductor Wafer Fab Sub-Fabs & Wet BenchesLithium-Ion Gigafactory Electrolyte & Acid PipingDouble-Containment Chemical Transfer LinesWater Treatment Dosing Skids (NaOCl, H₂SO₄, NaOH)Pharmaceutical & Specialty Chemical Laboratories

Construction

Layer by layer

TraceTek TT3000 showing green fluoropolymer central fluted profile, 2 conductive-fluoropolymer chemical sensing wires, 2 fluoropolymer-insulated continuity wires, and a chemical-wicking fluoropolymer outer braid.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
12 × fluoropolymer-insulated copper reference wires2 × 26 AWG stranded tinned/nickel copper conductors with pinhole-free fluoropolymer primary insulationHermetically shields copper from acid attack while providing loop continuity
2Fluted green fluoropolymer central support coreChemically inert perfluorinated/fluoropolymer central spline maintaining exact 4-wire helical geometryWithstands concentrated mineral acids, caustics and oxidizers
32 × carbon-fluoropolymer chemical sensing electrodes2 × conductive-fluoropolymer jacketed sensing wires calibrated to ~20.0 Ω/m linear resistanceDetects any conductive acid, base, etching bath or deionized water with trace ions
4Capillary-wicking fluoropolymer outer overbraidSpecially treated open-weave fluoropolymer monofilament braid (distinctive Green/Black tracer)Overcomes high surface tension of viscous acids (H₂SO₄, H₃PO₄) for fast alarm

TraceTek TT3000 (Bulk Reel)

7.0 mm OD all-fluoropolymer acid/base leak sensing cable for pull-in double-containment pipes & trenches

TraceTek TT3000-PC (Modular Plastic Connector)

Pre-terminated TT3000 sensor lengths (1.5 m to 30 m) with acid-resistant fluoropolymer/plastic connectors

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on SEMI S2 / NFPA 262 / UL 910. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Sensing wire linear R
≈ 20.0 Ω/m (±2 % linearity for ±0.5 % distance accuracy)
Dry insulation resistance
≥ 100 MΩ per 30 m sensing loop
Alarm response time
< 5 s (10 % HCl / NaOH) · < 15 s (98 % concentrated H₂SO₄)
Controller compatibility
All 4-wire 20 Ω/m locating modules (TTSIM, TTDM-128, PLC)

Thermal

Continuous operating temp.
-20 °C to +85 °C
Short-term washdown peak
+100 °C
Plenum fire rating
NFPA 262 / UL 910 low-smoke plenum qualified

Mechanical

Nominal outer diameter
7.0 mm (0.28 in)
Min. bend radius
30 mm (4.5 × OD)
Pulling tension (pipe)
Up to 130 N (30 lbf) for pulling through interstitial containment pipes

Resistance

Acid resistance
98 % H₂SO₄, 37 % HCl, 49 % HF, 70 % HNO₃, 85 % H₃PO₄, Aqua Regia
Alkali & oxidizer resist.
50 % NaOH, 45 % KOH, 29 % NH₄OH, 30 % H₂O₂, 15 % NaOCl bleach
Reusability after spill
Flush with DI water and dry to restore full baseline IR

Reference standards

Semiconductor safety
SEMI S2 & SEMI S6 liquid chemical leak containment
Fire & hazardous location
NFPA 262 Plenum · Intrinsically Safe (Ex ia) with zener barrier
RoHS & REACH
2011/65/EU & EC 1907/2006 compliant

Identification

Visual identification
Green fluoropolymer core visible through translucent/green wicking braid
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.4290
Connector system
Acid-resistant non-metallic threaded/snap TraceTek connectors

Sizes

3 standard TraceTek TT3000 chemical leak sensing configurations

Dimensions, linear sensing resistance and typical response time across corrosive fluids.

Dimensions & chemical response
Order designationSupply format & connectorsOuter Ø
mm		Weight ≈
kg/km		Sense R
Ω/m		H₂SO₄ Resp.
sec		Enquiry
4-Wire All-Fluoropolymer Acid & Chemical Leak Sensing Cables
TraceTek TT3000 (Bulk)Bulk Reel (50 m / 100 m / 250 m) for Pipe Pull-In7.044.020.012
TraceTek TT3000-PCModular Plastic-Connector Lengths (1.5 m to 30 m)7.044.020.012
TraceTek TT3000-MCModular Metal-Collar Lengths for Mild Indoor Zones7.044.020.012
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • For outdoor sunlit pipe racks carrying 98 % H₂SO₄ or fuming HNO₃/HF, see UV-stabilized TraceTek TT7000-HUV.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
100 % linear resistance (20.0 Ω/m) & 4-wire continuity testResistance gradient within ±2 % and dry IR ≥ 100 MΩEvery manufactured reel / assembly
Sample tests
Concentrated acid & alkali immersion / reset cycle testSurvives 98 % H₂SO₄, 49 % HF, 37 % HCl & 50 % NaOH with full DI-rinse recoveryQualification test
NFPA 262 (UL 910) plenum flame & smoke testApproved for cleanroom sub-fab air plenumsQualification test

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

SEMI S2 Sub-Fab CompliantNFPA 262 / UL 910 PlenumEx ia Intrinsically Safe Simple Apparatus

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

Tag & connector print: TEBAOFLEX TRACETEK TT3000 ACID/CHEMICAL
Delivery form
Fumigated wooden drums, steel reels or precision spools
Standard lengths
500 m · 1000 m (or custom cut/spooled lengths)
MOQ
100 m (standard) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFTraceTek TT3000 Acid, Base and Corrosive Chemical Leak Detection – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXTraceTek TT3000 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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Why does TT3000 use a wicking fluoropolymer overbraid while TT1000 is smooth?
Concentrated acids such as 98 % sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and 85 % phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) have high viscosity and surface tension; on a smooth hydrophobic fluoropolymer rod they can form isolated beads without bridging the two sensing wires. TT3000's treated fluoropolymer wicking braid rapidly draws viscous acids and caustics across the electrodes while remaining 100 % immune to chemical attack.
Can TT3000 be reused after an acid or caustic spill?
Yes, in most cases. Because all wetted components are cross-linked fluoropolymers, flushing the cable thoroughly with clean deionized (DI) water until neutral pH is restored and allowing it to dry returns the cable to its > 100 MΩ dry baseline.
When should we specify TT7000-HUV instead of TT3000?
Specify TT3000 for indoor sub-fabs, trenches and enclosed double-containment pipes. For outdoor above-ground pipe racks exposed to intense solar UV radiation and fuming acids, specify UV-stabilized black TT7000-HUV.
Does TT3000 detect non-conductive organic solvents or diesel fuel?
No. Conductive-polymer cables (TT1000, TT3000, TT7000-HUV) require an ionically conductive liquid (water, acids, bases). For non-conductive hydrocarbons (diesel, jet fuel) use TT5000, and for non-conductive organic solvents (MEK, toluene, acetone) use TT5001.

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