Signage & Labeling
Safety signs, pipe markers, floor tape and label printers.
Also searched as: safety signspipe markersfloor marking tapelabelsarc flash label
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Premium Red Barricade Tape
Length: 1000 feetWidth: 3 inch
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Warning Chain, Yellow, 2 inch W x 100 foot L
Color: YellowLength: 100 footWidth: 2 inch
About signage & labeling
Signage and labeling components provide critical visual communication for safety, identification, and operational guidance within industrial and commercial environments. This category encompasses a range of products including safety signs, pipe markers, floor marking tape, and label printers. Safety signs typically conform to ANSI Z535 or ISO 7010 standards, indicating hazards (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), mandatory actions (NOTICE), or emergency information (EXIT, FIRST AID). They are available in various materials such as rigid plastic (polypropylene, PVC), adhesive vinyl, aluminum, and sometimes photoluminescent or reflective finishes, with dimensions ranging from 7x10 inches to 24x36 inches or custom sizes. Pipe markers identify the contents and flow direction of piping systems, adhering to ASME A13.1 standards for color coding and legend size, and are commonly made from adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic, or metal with UV-resistant coatings. Floor marking tape defines pathways, hazard zones, and storage areas, available in widths from 2 to 6 inches, in solid colors or striped patterns, with material options including PVC, vinyl, and rubber, often with high-tack adhesive and abrasion resistance. Label printers, including thermal transfer and direct thermal types, produce durable labels for asset identification, wire marking, and arc flash labeling, using various label stock materials such as vinyl, polyester, and nylon, with printer resolutions typically ranging from 203 to 600 dpi.
How to choose
When selecting signage and labeling, first identify the application: safety, identification, or operational guidance. For safety signs, determine the hazard level and required standard (ANSI Z535 or ISO 7010), then select material based on environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, chemical exposure, temperature). For pipe markers, specify pipe diameter and contents to ensure ASME A13.1 compliance for size and color. Floor marking tape requires consideration of traffic levels (pedestrian, forklift) and surface type for adhesive compatibility and durability. For label printers, assess the volume of labels needed, required label material durability (e.g., chemical resistance, temperature rating), and desired print resolution for clarity.