Pipe Markers & Labels
Quickly and easily mark pipes throughout your facility with pipe markers designed to meet ANSI/ASME pipe labeling requirements. Seton offers one of the largest assortments of ready-made and customizable pipe labels online, including self-adhesive markers, snap-around/wrap-around markers, roll-form markers, and high-performance markers and many more.
Looking for assistance in choosing the right style pipe markers? Explore our comprehensive Pipe Marker Buyer's Guide! Additionally, discover valuable resources such as Take-Off Services, submittal packages, adhering to the current pipe marking standards, How-To videos, and more on our Pipe Marking Resource Center. Take a look at our guide How to Properly Install Pipe Markers
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Select the type of pipemarker you need
Selecting the Right Pipe Marker
Seton offers four main types of pipe markers: Self-Adhesive, Snap-Around, Over-Laminated Polyester, and Roll-Form.
Opti-Code® Pipe Markers are ideal for indoor pipes found in commercial facilities. Because they’re installed directly to the surface, clean and dry surfaces are required.
Setmark® Snap-Around Markers(also known as Wrap-Around markers) are ideal for indoor/outdoor industries that face the elements. Factories, warehouses, and construction environments are where these labels thrive because no adhesion is required. This eliminates the need to pre-clean surfaces and makes out-of-reach locations more accessible.
Ultra-Mark® Over-Laminated Polyester marker are ideal for environments involving chemicals, abrasion and harsh weather conditions primarily because they’re designed to adhere to themselves. The placement of the adhesive strip overlays the end of the marker, ensuring it won’t move from its position.
Roll Form Pipe Markers are over-laminated vinyl best used for clean and dry indoor environments such as commercial facilities. They come printed on a roll and make marking several pipes a breeze.
Benefits of Seton Pipe Markers
- Pipe markers are designed to be completely ANSI/ASME A13.1 compliant, including:
- Size options
- Color options
- Wording options
- Usable in a variety of applications, including Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing and more.
- Multiple options of installation to meet environmental challenges
- Fast and reliable shipping (as early as same day/next day for stock products)
- Completely customizable to meet legend, size, and color requirements
Check out our article on pipe marker installation for detailed instructions on how to properly install pipe markers.
ANSI Pipe Labeling: Must-Do’s for Pipe Labeling Standards
Color code for quick recognition
Assign specific colors to different pipe contents, such as hazardous materials, fire protection systems or potable water. Consistent color coding simplifies identification and reduces the risk of accidents. Here’s the color-coding system recommended under ASME/ANSI A13.1
Fluid Service
| Color Scheme |
|
|---|---|
| Fire Quenching Fluids | White on Red |
| Toxic & Corrosive Fluids | Black on Orange |
| Flammable & Oxidizing Fluids | Black on Yellow |
| Combustible Fluids | White on Brown |
| Potable, Colling, Boiler Feed, & Other Water | White on Green |
Compressed Air
| White on Blue |
|
| Defined by User | White on Purple |
| Defined by User | Black on White |
| Defined by User | White on Grey |
| Defined by User | White on Black |
Match length and letter height to pipe diameter
Ensure that your pipe markers are appropriately sized for optimal visibility. Follow these guidelines by pipe size.
| Fits Pipe Outer Diameter | 0.7" - 1.3" (18 - 33 mm) | 1.4" - 2.4" (34 - 61 mm) | 2.5" - 6.7" (62 - 170 mm) | 6.8" - 10" (171 - 254mm) | Over 10" (Over 254 mm) |
| Length of Color Field | 8 in (203 mm) | 8" (203 mm) | 12" (305 mm) | 24" (610 mm) | 32" (813 mm) |
| Letter Height | 0.5" (13 mm) | 0.7" (19 mm) | 1.3" (32 mm) | 2.5" (64 mm) | 3.5" (89 mm) |
Note: For pipes less than 0.7" diameter, a permanently legible tag is recommended
Place markers in key, high-visibility areas
Position pipe labels on pipes to achieve the best visibility. Install pipe labels below or above the horizontal centerline of the pipe when pipes are located above or below the normal line of vision, respectively. Consider placing pipe markers both near the ceiling and near the floor of your facility. In addition, mark pipes:
- Adjacent to all valves and flanges
- At both sides of floor or wall penetrations
- Adjacent to changes in directions
- At least every 50 feet on straight runs
valves and flanges.
sides of floor.
change in direction.
intervals on straight runs
