Labels & Identification
Custom Labels
Laboratory (Biotech)
-- Self-Laminating Labels
Electrical, Wire & Cable
-- Arc Flash Protection
Health & Safety Signs
Pipe Markers
Printing System Materials
-- ID Pal
-- TLS2200 Labels
-- GlobalMark
-- Thermal Transfer
-- LS2000
Security Labeling Materials
-- Self-Destructing
-- Tamper Evident
-- Common Applications
Voice Data Labeling Guide
Label Printing Systems
ID PAL - Portable*
ID Pro Plus - Portable*
TLS2200 - Portable*
TLS PC Link - Portable*
HandiMark - Portable
GlobalMark - Desktop
MVP Series - Desktop**
*ID Solutions Portable
Printer Comparison Chart
**Thermal Transfer Printer
Chart
Labeling Software
Codesoft6 Enterprise
Codesoft6 Chart
LabelMark
MarkWare
On-line Custom Tools
ClickPrint
We carry a variety of materials for your pipe marking projects. See the charts below for material performance information. We carry materials that comply with ASME (ANSI) standards and recommendations.
Pipe Marker Material Descriptions
Self-Sticking Pipe Markers:
Factory applied industrial grade adhesives simplify marker installation. Simply peel the release coated paper backing from the marker and press the marker in place. Banding each end of the marker with Arrow Tape is recommended to indicate contents flow direction and to secure markers to the pipe.
| Material Number |
Material | Application |
| B-946 | Self-Sticking Vinyl | A premium indoor/outdoor grade self-sticking marker product. Weather resistant inks provide 5-8 year performance. |
| B-736 | Plastic Film | An economical roll form marker product (Pipe Markers-To-Go) designed for use in less demanding applications. Expect 2-3 year indoor/outdoor performance when markers are applied to smooth, clean, dry pipes. |
Mechanically Applied Pipe Markers:
Unlike installing self-sticking markers, there’s no need to clean pipe surfaces. Installation time is reduced. Markers are simply snapped, strapped or wrapped in place.
| Material Number |
Material | Application |
| B-915 | BradySnap-on™ and Strap-on Vinyl | A mechanically applied, surface printed vinyl pipe marker. Snap-ons are used for pipes less than 57¼8" outside diameter. Strap-ons are designed for pipes from 6" and greater. |
| B-689 | High Performance Polyester | A high performance Wrap-Around polyester pipe marker for pipes from 1¼2" to 8" outside diameter. |
| B-681/B-883 | High Performance High Visibility | A high performance strap-on polyester/fiberglass pipe marker used for identification of pipes that exceed 8" in outside diameter. |
High Performance Pipe Markers:
Brady High Performance Markers are designed for use in harsh environments where there’s significant exposure to sunlight, heat, and/or chemicals.
| Material Number |
Material | Application |
| B-689 | High Performance Polyester | PVF overlaminated polyester with sealed-in graphics. Markers are resistant to abrasion, chemicals, high humidity, and outdoor weathering. Supplied precoiled for easy wrap-around installation on pipes up to 8" in diameter. |
| B-681/ B-883 |
High Performance High Visibility | B-681 labels are factory applied to our B-883 FRP carrier. Directional arrows are applied by the installer. Markers are fastened to the pipe with stainless steel strapping, sold separately. |
Pipe Marker Material Selection Guide
| HARSH ENVIRONMENT: MECHANICALLY APPLIED PIPE MARKERS | ||
| Wrap-Around Polyester B-689 |
High Performance High Visibility Polyester/Fiberglass B-681/B883 | |
| PLANT ENVIRONMENT | ||
| Indoor | Good | Good |
| Avg. Outdoor Durability (yrs.) | 5-8 | 5-8 |
| Surface Abrasion Resistance | Good | Good |
| TEMPERATURES | ||
| Minimum Installation Temperature | 40oF, 5oC | ------- |
| Upper Temperature Limit | 248oF, 120oC | 230oF, 110oC |
| Lower Temparature Limit | -40oF, -40oC | -40oF, -40oC |
| PIPE SURFACE | ||
| Dirty, Dusty | Good | Good |
| Rough | Good | Good |
| Insulated | Good | Good |
| Wet | Good | Good |
| Greasy, Oily | Good | Good |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ||
| Organic Solvents (MEK, Acetone, Toluene) | NR | NR |
| Acids (Sulfuric, HCL, Acetic) | Good | Good |
| Alkalis (Sodium Hydroxide) | Good | Good |
| Alcohols (Methanol, Isopropanol) | Good | Good |
| Grease/Oils (SAE 20, ASTM #3) | Good | Good |
| SPECIAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Low PVC: Pipe contact point | Yes | Yes |
| Low PVC: Whole marker | No | Yes |
| Low Halogen: Pipe contact point | Yes | Yes |
| Low Halogen: Whole marker | No | Yes |
| Meets ASME (ANSI) A13.1 | Yes | Yes |
| n/a: data not available. NR: marker not recommended for environment listed. Good: marker suitable for environment listed. | ||
| GENERAL PURPOSE | |||
| Mechanically Applied | Self-Sticking | ||
| Brady Snap-on™ & Strap-on Vinyl B-915 |
Self-Sticking Vinyl B-946 |
Self-Sticking Plastic Film B-736 | |
| PLANT ENVIRONMENT | |||
| Indoor | Good | Good | Good |
| Avg. Outdoor Durability (yrs.) | 5-8 | 5-8 | 2-3 |
| Surface Abrasion Resistance | NR | NR | NR |
| TEMPERATURES | |||
| Minimum Installation Temperature | ----- | 0oF, 18oC | 50oF, 10oC |
| Upper Temperature Limit | 140oF, 60oC | 180oF, 82oC | 212oF, 100oC |
| Lower Temparature Limit | -40oF, -40oC | -40oF, -40oC | -40oF, -40oC |
| PIPE SURFACE | |||
| Dirty, Dusty | Good | NR | NR |
| Rough | Good | Good | NR |
| Insulated | Good | Good | Good |
| Wet | Good | NR | NR |
| Greasy, Oily | Good | NR | NR |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | |||
| Organic Solvents (MEK, Acetone, Toluene) | NR | NR | NR |
| Acids (Sulfuric, HCL, Acetic) | Good | NR | Good |
| Alkalis (Sodium Hydroxide) | NR | NR | NR |
| Alcohols (Methanol, Isopropanol) | Good | Good | Good |
| Grease/Oils (SAE 20, ASTM #3) | Good | Good | Good |
| SPECIAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Low PVC: Pipe contact point | No | No | No |
| Low PVC: Whole marker | No | No | No |
| Low Halogen: Pipe contact point | No | No | No |
| Low Halogen: Whole marker | No | No | No |
| Meets ASME (ANSI) A13.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| n/a: data not available. NR: marker not recommended for environment listed. Good: marker suitable for environment listed. | |||