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- Pipe Marker Application Questions |
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How
do I choose a Pipe Marker? |
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Use the chart below
to help determine which pipe marker best meets your application
needs. |
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Harsh Environment |
General Purpose |
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Mechanically Applied |
Mechanically Applied |
Self-Adhesive |
| Characteristic |
Ultra-mark® Wrap-Around
Polyester |
Setmark® Snap-On
and Strap-On Vinyl |
Opti-Code™ Self-Adhesive
Vinyl |
| Plant
Environment |
| Indoor |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Avg. Outdoor Durability (yrs.) |
5-8 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
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Temperatures |
| Min. Installation Temperature |
40°F, 5°C |
No Limitation |
50°F, -18°C |
| Upper Temperature Limit |
248°F, 120°C |
140°F, 60°C |
175°F, 82°C |
| Lower Temperature Limit |
-40°F, -40°C |
-40°F, -40°C |
-40°F, -40°C |
| Pipe Surface |
| Dirty, Dusty |
Good |
Good |
NR |
| Rough |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Insulated |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Wet |
Good |
Good |
NR |
| Greasy, Oily |
Good |
Good |
NR |
| Chemical Resistance |
Alcohols
(Methanol, Isopropanol) |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Grease/Oils
(SAE 20, ASTM #3) |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Acids (Sulfuric, HCL, Acetic) |
Good |
NR |
NR |
| Alkalis (Sodium Hydroxide) |
Good |
NR |
NR |
| Organic Solvents (MEK, Acetone, Toluene) |
NR |
NR |
NR |
| ANSI Standard |
| Meets ASME ANSI A13.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
NR = marker not recommended for environment
listed
Good = marker suitable for environment listed |
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| Q. |
How
do I choose a Pipe Marker size? |
| A. |
Find out how to choose
the right Pipe Marker size for any of the following:
• Opti-Code™ Pipe Markers
• Setmark® Pipe Markers
• Ultra-mark® High Performance
Pipe Markers |
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Opti-Code™ Pipe
Markers
Self-adhesive pipe
markers meet ANSI/OSHA standards and clearly identify your pipe
content.
| OPTI-CODE™ Size
numbers and specifications according to ANSI specifications |
| MEET ANSI/OSHA STANDARDS EXACTLY |
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| For Use On Pipe
Diameters |
3/4” Thru
1-3/8” |
1-1/2” Thru
2-3/8” |
2-1/2” Thru
7-7/8” |
8” Thru
10” |
Diameters
over 10” |
| Marker Size |
2-1/4” x
8”
8SM |
2-1/4” x
8”
8LG |
2-1/4” x
12”
12 |
4" x
24”
24 |
4-1/2” x
32”
32 |
| OPTI-CODE™ Markers
have the length of color field & size of letters to
match ANSI specs |
8” Long
Color Field
1/2” Letters |
8” Long
Color Field
3/4” Letters |
12” Long
Color Field
1-1/4” Letters |
24” Long
Color Field
2-1/2” Letters |
32” Long
Color Field
3-1/2” Letters |
| Max. No. of
Letters for Custom Markers |
23 |
15 |
26 |
24 |
23 |
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Setmark® Pipe
Markers
Save time & money with easy to install
snap-around markers!
| Use this chart to
determine "Marker
Size Number" |
| This table will help you to quickly and easily
determine exact sizes for SETMARK® Custom Markers.
The pipe marker size recommendations are based on insulation
thickness data as supplied by the major U.S. pipe insulation
manufacturers. |
| Snap-Around
Markers |
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For Use On
Pipe Diameters |
3/4” Thru 1-3/8” |
1-1/2” Thru
2-3/8” |
2-1/2” Thru
3-7/8” |
4” Thru
5-7/8” |
| Marker Size |
8SM |
8LG |
12SM |
12MD |
| Setmark® Markers
have the length of color field & size of letters to
match ANSI specs |
8” Long
Color Field
1/2” Letters |
8” Long
Color Field
3/4” Letters |
12” Long
Color Field
1-1/4” Letters |
12” Long
Color Field
1-1/4”Letters |
| Max. No. of
Letters for Custom Markers |
25 |
16 |
23 |
23 |
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Strap-Around
Markers - Attach with nylon ties |
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For Use On
Pipe Diameters |
6" thru
7-7/8" |
8" thru
10" |
Over 10" |
| Marker Size |
12LG |
24 |
32 |
| Setmark® Markers
have the length of color field & size of letters to
match ANSI specs |
12” Long
Color Field
1-1/4” Letters |
24” Long
Color Field
2-1/2” Letters |
32” Long
Color Field
3-1/2” Letters |
| Max. No. of
Letters for Custom Markers |
23 |
20 |
13 |
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Ultra-mark® High
Performance Pipe Markers
The ultimate marker for harsh environments and outdoor pipe identification.
| Ultra-mark® Sizes
and Specifications According to ANSI Specifications |
| Outside Diameter Pipe Size |
Marker Size |
Length of Color Field |
Letter Height |
| 1/2" to
1-3/8" |
8SM |
8" |
1/2" |
| 1-1/2" to
2-3/8" |
8LG |
8" |
3/4" |
| 2-1/2" to
7-7/8" |
12LG |
12" |
1-1/4" |
| 8" to
9-7/8" |
24 |
24" |
2-1/2" |
| 10" and
Over |
32 |
32" |
3-1/2" |
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| Q. |
What
are the different Pipe marker Materials? |
| A. |
Pipe marker material
descriptions and installation follow for Self-Adhesive and Mechanically
Applied Pipe Markers: |
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Self-Adhesive Vinyl Pipe Markers
Factory applied industrial grade adhesives
simplify marker installation. |
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Opti-Code Self-Adhesive Vinyl
A premium indoor/outdoor grade self-sticking marker product.Simply peel the release
coated paper backing from the marker and press the marker in place onto clean,
dry pipe surface. Orders under 500 markers ship same day. |
Arrows-On-A-Roll Tape
Banding each end of the marker with Arrow Tape is recommended
to indicate contents flow direction and to secure markers
to the pipe.
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Mechanically
Applied Pipe Markers
Unlike installing self-adhesive markers, there’s no need to clean pipe
surfaces. Installation time is reduced. Markers are simply snapped, strapped
or wrapped in place. |
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Setmark Snap/Strap-On
Vinyl
A mechanically applied, surface printed vinyl pipe marker. Snap-ons are used
for pipes less than 5-7/8" outside diameter. Strap-ons are designed for
pipes from 6" and greater. (Attach with FREE Nylon Ties)
• Arrows included on every marker to indicate flow direction
• Up to 250 markers ship in 3 working days. |
Ultra-mark High
Performance Polyester
A high performance wrap-around polyester pipe marker for pipes less than 7-7/8" outside
diameter. Strap-ons are designed for pipes from 8" and greater. (Attach
with FREE Nylon Ties)
• Arrows included on every marker to indicate flow direction
• Ideal for harsh environments and outdoor use
• Up to 250 markers ship tomorrow. |
| Ultra-mark Pipe Markers are Easy
to Apply! |
1. Wrap marker
around pipe. |
2. Peel off adhesive
strip and fasten. |
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