Wire Label Printers
Wire label printers make custom and compliant labels for identifying wires and cables. They are used in many different industrial settings to ensure reliable wire management and are capable of printing on a range of different materials that accommodate different environments and situations. Among these are adhesive labels, heat-shrink tubing, and a flag that can be attached to a cable. These printers are essential for making custom labels that people can read and understand for the life of the label.
Intuitive label editor software usually accompanies a wire label printer. It allows a user to create and design a label with the same level of detail and professionalism one would expect from a graphics program. The label can incorporate barcodes, QR codes, and any serial number you might need. A portable version of this label printer is available for the technician who does his or her work in the field and needs to label wires and cables at the site, rather than after the fact in the office. The portable version of this label printer is just as capable in terms of both detail and customization.
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Wire marker printers feature high-speed output so you can print precise labels and wire identification labels faster and with better detail. No kind of human or machine error can diminish the simple, elegant, and effective way that a wire label maker prints out professional labels for a wire. For an essential installation that will live for a long time—like the labeling of a large bundle of wires, a label inside an electrical panel, or a cable in a network—it's your best option for ensuring that you, the next person, and the system itself can be absolutely sure of the identity of the wire when it's needed.
Wire labeling best practices
Identify the types of power on the wire.
If a large amount of voltage or current exists on the wire, make sure that the wire label shows that. Sometimes this is done by using a different color label on the wire or the wire itself is a different color, which is a form of identification and labeling.
The label should show where the wire is coming from and where it is going to.
By providing the origin and destination of the wire, operators interacting with that wire can more easily identify where it is going and how it might be routed. It also allows the operator to more easily eliminate that wire as a trouble spot when trying to troubleshoot electrical issues.
The writing on the label should be printed as large as possible to make it easy for the operator to read.
Use the correct type of labels.
Too often electrician simply use a piece of white electrical tape wrapped around the wire with some writing on it. While this is better than nothing, it is not the proper labeling method. The use of electrical wire labels should be used. Heat shrink labels are best as once they are attached and shrunk, they rarely move. Label printers allow the text to be very clear and legible.
Use the same labeling convention on every label.
This allows for continuity in the labels and allows the operator to more predictably read and interpret the information. Make sure labels are always oriented in such a way that they can be read without moving or manipulating the wire in any way, as this can lead to wires potentially coming loose and potentially causing dangerous situations.