What is pipe marking tape? Pipe marking tape is a type of adhesive tape. It is attached to pipes and identifies what the pipes contain or what they are used for. Unmarked pipes can be hazardous, particularly in places where people could be exposed to the contents of the pipework. Types of pipe marking tape: Example text on pipe marking tape includes: - Mains water - Hot water - Gas - Flow - Return - Compressed air - Steam - Fire Main - Drinking water - Nitrogen How should pipes be identified? Any pipe that transports a substance should be labelled and identified. The type of hazard must be indicated alongside a danger symbol. Pipe marking tape is normally colour coded and the direction of flow must also be shown. Benefits of using pipe marking tape Unmarked pipes have the potential to cause injury and damage equipment. By clearly marking pipes, you can protect people from danger. It can be more cost effective to label the pipes upfront as it can save money in the long run.
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The RS Pro white self-adhesive, vinyl reflective tape
is the ideal solution for using indoors to mark pipes that represent a hazard. The Twin-ply laminated tape consisting of a vinyl tape with pressure sensitive, permanent rubber resin adhesive. Use the ...
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MiniMark™ Vinyl Tape B-7569 is ideal for indoor/outdoor
facility labels, including 5S labels, safety labels, warning labels, pipe markers, equipment labels and visual workplace labels. Brady's B-7569 general purpose vinyl film tape for industrial printerThermal transfer printable flexible vinyl film ...
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Unmarked pipes represent a hazard. Marking them with
tapes will identify and display their contents. Such identification is covered by BS 1710. The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations place great emphasis on the labelling of pipework. The ...