DuraLabel Label Printer & DuraLabel Supplies

Spring is the perfect time for taking inventory of your facility's labeling and signage. Not only should you review whether or not the labels and signs in and around our facility are in good condition, but you should also ask whether or not they are compliant. In other words, your responsibility should be to make sure they are up to par with the latest ANSI / ASME pipe marking standards and codes.

"That's great," you're saying, "but where do I start?"

Start here: Send me a free Pipe Marking Best Practices guide.


This guide provides the best general industry practices for marking pipes so you can rest assured your pipe labeling is in accordance with ANSI and ASME standards.

The Pipe Marking Best Practices guide* provides instruction for evaluating your facility before, during, and after pipe label creation and application.

Be compliant!

*Includes ANSI pipe marking and IIAR ammonia pipe marking quick-reference sheets.

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There are two things in this picture that go together. What are they?

Valve tags and a valve lock out.

Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) is a critical part of safety and valve tags are a critical component of LOTO.

The lock on the valve in this picture prevents the valve from being opened, protecting the workers who are doing downstream repairs.

The valve tag identifies the valve, helping to ensure the correct valve is locked out. It is important that needed information be available at the point of need. There must be 100% certainty that the correct valve is being locked out, and having valves marked with identifying valve tags provides this needed information.

Take another look at the hand wheel in the above picture. You can see the lock. The tags all appear to be on valves that are in the background. Why don't you see a tag hanging from the hand wheel to identify the valve?

The picture to the right shows another valve. Notice that the tag is on the valve body, not on the hand wheel. Valve tags should never be placed on the actuator, whether it is a hand wheel or a power actuator. Valve tags always are placed on the valve body.

Think of it this way... valve tags always go on the valve, not on the device that moves the valve.

For more information about valve tags and labeling valves, I recommend the Graphic Products Valve Tag Best Practices Guide. It is available as a free download.

If you need valve tags, or pipe markers, check out the DuraLabel PRO 300 thermal transfer label printer. It's the printer that can get the job done, and get it done right.

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A new Pipe Marking Best Practices Guide is available from Graphic Products. This guide, featuring the DuraLabel PRO printer, covers everything needed to meet ANSI code for pipe marking. From the initial inspection of the facility, through printing and applying pipe markers (and knowing the right locations in which to apply them) this guide is a comprehensive information source about pipe marking.

The Pipe Marking Best Practices Guide may be downloaded free.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, Pipe Marking

Pipe marking is a pretty big deal in industrial facilities. Not only will the company get slapped with a hefty fine for not having any, but emergency situations can quickly get from bad to extremely, horribly bad. Valuable time can be wasted when emergency crews are trying to determine which way the flow is going and what feeds where and/or into what. An easy remedy to a lack of labels is the DuraLabel PRO OSHA and Pipe Marking package.

This DuraLabel package is a great deal because it provides everything you need to label an extensive pipe system at an affordable price. The package provides supplies of various sizes. This is great since not all pipes are the same diameter. This way, you won't be wasting material (read: "money") by putting 4" wide labels on small pipes. This package also comes complete with an assortment of different colored tapes. Color coding pipes isn't only a great way of keeping things organized, it also meets OSHA labeling regulations. Nothing is better than looking good while meeting regulations.

Labels: DuraLabel Supplies, Labeling - Special Offers, Pipe Marking

If you are observant of your surroundings, you would probably take notice that the vast majority of pipes in a facility or building are labeled. These labels aren't failed attempts to cover up unsightly piping, nor were they meant to liven up the area with a little color or decoration. These labels are necessary. They are necessary because of the rules and regulations set forth by the ANSI/ASME A13.1 - 2007 standard.

Pipe labeling plays an important role in creating a safe work place. Proper labeling can prevent injuries and damage by safeguarding against mistakes such as turning valves on or disconnecting pipes at the wrong time or place. DuraLabel offers a Pipe Marking Labeling package that will provide you with the necessary equipment and supplies. The package includes a DuraLabel printer and supplies that come in various sizes and colors.

Labels: DuraLabel Supplies, Labeling - Special Offers, Pipe Marking

The DuraLabel label printer is great for visual communication. This can't be any more obvious when it comes to pipe marking. When coupled with brilliantly colored vinyl tape and black or white ribbon, the labels provide excellent visuals and can identify the contents and the flow of direction within the pipe.

However, for a pipe label to be effective, it must be seen (hence the 'visual' communication). DuraLabel offers an excellent pipe marking guide, providing the pipe identification standards. This guide describes the proper color code, pipe size vs label size vs minimum character size, and the placement of the pipe markers.

What you mark the pipes with is very important. DuraLabel supplies are an excellent choice because of their durability and strong adhesive strength. Both the DuraLabel tape and the ribbon have a strong tolerance to temperature extremes. However, should the pipes be a little too hot or a little too cold, we also sell Pipe Grabber Sleeves. These are clear plastic pipe marking sleeves that curls tightly around the pipe and provides a clean surface for the pipe marking label.

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Wanting to know where things go and where they end up is a human curiosity that stems from early childhood. What child hasn't stared wonderingly at the swirling water of a toilet bowl as it disappears? This curiosity still exists in adults, especially for those working in industrial, manufacturing, or production plants and facilities. This adult curiosity is more than just idle thoughts, however. The direction, pressure, and contents of pipes, can each create potential hazards when dealt with the wrong way.

Labeling pipes and pipe marking is one way to counter this issue. Pipe marking is so important so that standards exist to ensure proper labeling. Labeled pipes are very useful and will save time when conducting maintenance work or dealing with emergencies. Pipe marking follows standards that is quickly and easily read and recognized. Color coding shows the hazard level of the contents, large lettering identifies the contents of the pipe, and arrows show the direction of flow.

This identification is very important. Should there ever be an emergency, pipes can quickly be determined if they pose a hazard. No matter how strong your curiosity is, you don't want to experience scalding hot water on flesh.

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Pipes need to be properly labeled both for safety and productivity reasons. The DuraLabel can make the necessary pipe marker labels for your piping system. From hospital pipe labeling to cold storage facilties to fossil fuel utility plants... the DuraLabel can make the appropriate pipe marker labels.

Do you need to know what the appropriate pipe marker is? Two free pipe marking guides are available from the makers of the DuraLabel printer. One guide shows the pipe labeling standards that apply to most facilities. These are the standards published by both ANSI and ASME. The other shows the pipe labeling standards from IIAR that are used for ammonia piping in refrigeration and cooling systems. The IIAR standards address the unique hazards that are associated with ammonia piping.

These guides are available free. There is no commitment or obligation to purchase anything.

Labels: Labeling - Special Offers, Pipe Marking

When you have pipes that are too dirty or too rusty for labels to stick to, use the NEW Pipe Grabber pipe marking sleeves. These clear plastic sleeves are pre-formed into a tight curl so they grip the pipe and stay attached. Print your pipe marker labels as you normally would; attach them to the appropriate size Pipe Grabber; then just snap the Pipe Grapper into place on the pipe. It's quick and easy!

Pipe Grabbers are available for pipe diameters ranging from one inch up to 5.2 inches.

If there is concern about a Pipe Grabber coming lose, they can be secured with plastic ties.

Pipe Grabbers can also be used for labeling pipes in difficult to reach locations or under harsh conditions. Labels can be attached to Pipe Grabbers in the shop, under good working conditions. The Pipe Grappers, with labels, can then be quickly snapped into place on the appropriate pipes.

Pipe Grabbers are also excellent for labeling temporary pipes or for emergency situations. When the label is no longer needed, just pull the Pipe Grabber off the pipe.

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One of the common applications for the DuraLabel label and sign printer is making pipe markers. Every facility has pipes that need to be labeled and the DuraLabel can handle that labeling job.

What color should be used for pipe labels? What size should they be? At what locations should they be applied to pipes? A free online tutorial on the Labeling Products web site provides detailed information about making and applying pipe markers. It covers the following topics:

Introduction to Pipe Markers
Pipe Marker Length
Pipe Marker Text
Pipe Marker Color
Pipe Marker Location
Pipe Marker Material Selection

The tutorial is located at: http://www.labelingproducts.com/pipemarking-tutorial/index.html

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The folks that make the DuraLabel are offering a free pipe marking guide to help ensure that all of your pipe marking is complying with the standards established by ANSI and ASME. These are the pipe marking standards that apply in nearly all facilities--from restaurant to oil refineries.

The guide shows the pipe label size, text size, label color and recommended locations for pipe markers.

An application that would not use this pipe marking guide would be labeling ammonia piping in refrigeration systems. Because of the hazards of ammonia this is a specialized pipe marking application that is covered by standards issued by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration. If you have ammonia refrigeration piping, an ammonia pipe marking guide is available from DuraLabel.

There is no cost for either of these pipe marking guides.

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Our free pipe marking guide offer continues. If you are using your DuraLabel 4 for pipe marking, or anticipate you will in the future, then we invite you to get a free copy of our desk reference pipe marking guide. This 8-1/2" x 11" pipe marking guide shows the label size, label color, text size and recommended locations for pipe markers. It provides a quick reference to the information needed for creating and installing pipe labels that meet ANSI and ASME standards.

Pipe markers are important, whether you are responsible for a restaurant or a paper mill, for ensuring employee safety as well as the safety of emergency response personnel should there be an accident, fire or other type of disaster. If you already have a DuraLabel 4, it doesn't take much time to create the pipe markers you need. The DuraLabel 4 comes with Microsoft Word templates for pipe markers of various sizes. You just need to fill in the label with the information that is appropriate for your piping, and start printing.

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Our free quick reference pipe marker guide offers is continuing. We offer your choice of one of two pipe marking guides.

One guide shows the pipe marking standards issued by both ANSI and ASME. These standards are identified by both organizations as A13.1. They apply to most facilities and types of piping--from retirement homes to nuclear power plants.

The other guide shows the standards issued the IIAR for labeling pipes in ammonia systems. These standards are most often use for cold storage and food processing facilities.

We are providing these quick reference guides FREE to introduce you to the DuraLabel 4TTP label printer--an outstanding printer for making pipe markers. Along with your free pipe marking guide we will include information about the DuraLabel printer.

Use the following link to request your free quick reference pipe marking guide.

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The DuraLabel 4TTP is an outstanding label printer for making pipe marker labels. Why do I say that?

Because the DuraLabel uses high quality 300 dpi thermal transfer printing. The result is crystal clear, easy-to-read labels that are durable both indoors and outdoors.

Because the DuraLabel has a wide variety of supplies available. Whether you are using pipe markers that conform to the ANSI A13.1 code, or you are using an in-house system, with over 66 tape colors available the DuraLabel meets both your present and future requirements. With tape widths ranging from half inch to four inch, you can label any size pipe, as well as valves, instruments, controls, switches, wires and cables, panels and equipment.

Because DuraLabel tapes are industrial grade tapes with an adhesive backing that stays stuck, when you use a DuraLabel, with DuraLabel supplies, you are getting long lasting quality.

Because the DuraLabel is economical. You'll typically save up to 40% when compared with the cost of supplies for other label printers. But since you'll be buying direct from the manufacturer, you are getting the same high quality materials, while you save money.

Visit our web site for more information about the DuraLabel Label Printer.

To help our customers and visitors to our web site with their pipe marking we offer a free pipe marking guide. This guide provides the standard pipe marking code recommendations (ASME / ANSI A13.1) that apply to most facilities. This pipe marking guide can be yours free. There is no obligation to purchase anything. Just fill out the online pipe marking guide request form.

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Labeling ammonia pipes, such as used in a cold storage facility, does not follow the same standards as for other types of piping systems. The International Institute for Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has published a set of ammonia pipe labeling guidelines that should be used instead. It is important to follow standards such as this, because they best communicate the information about the pipe contents and hazards. For example, if emergency response personal are working in your facility, they need to be able to immediately understand the labels on your piping system.

Ammonia pipe marking is more involved than applying a color coded label and indicating the direction of flow. For example, system components are identified using standard abbreviations. Colored bands identify whether the pipe contains liquid or gaseous ammonia (or both). The pressure range is displayed using another color band. Using the correct colors and abbreviations, in the correct locations, is very important.

The RTK Labels web site provides a lot of information concerning labeling hazardous substances. This includes a page that shows the IIAR ammonia pipe labeling standards. If you have a color printer, you can print this page direct from the web site. There is also a link on this page that takes you to a form you can use to get a free copy of the IIAR ammonia pipe marking standards.

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The DuraLabel 4TTP label printer makes adhesive-backed vinyl pipe marker labels from 1/2" to 4" in width. This means it can make pipe markers for pipes as small as 3/4" up to pipes over 10" in diameter. For pipes smaller than 3/4" tags should be used and the DuraLabel 4TTP can also print those pipe marking tags.

The DuraLabel 4TTP can be used for making pipe marker labels in all types of facilities, from oil refineries to restaurants. It can be used for making ASME/ANSI pipe markers used in most facilities, and for making the specialized pipe markers used for medical gases or ammonia piping systems.

The DuraLabel 4TTP can also be used to make valve tags and equipment labels. This is an industrial quality label maker that covers all the bases.

More information about the DuraLabel 4TTP Label Printer

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The DuraLabel 4TTP label printer is an excellent machine for printing pipe markers. To help you know where to apply pipe markers, what colors to use, the recommended label size and text size, a one page pipe marking guide is available free.

The Pipe Marking Guide shows the standards used in most facilities. There are specialized pipe marking requirements for piping systems that may be particularly hazardous, such as ammonia piping or highly specialized, such as medical gases. However, for most facilities this standard pipe marking guide applies. It shows the requirements of the ASME and ANSI A13.1 code. Both of those codes have adopted the same requirements. Use the following link to get your free copy of this pipe marking guide:

Free Pipe Marking Guide

The same web site also offers a free ammonia pipe marking guide. This specialized guide shows the labeling standards recommended by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR).

Free Ammonia Pipe Marking Guide

The DuraLabel 4TTP, with its ability to print on label tapes that range from 1/2" to 4 inches in width, is an excellent choice for making pipe markers. It can print labels for both standard pipe marking and ammonia pipe marking, as well as specialized applications that include medical gas piping and even electrical conduit, cabling and wiring.

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