Legend Plates for Switches, Push Buttons & Signaling Devices
Legend plates are identification tags that are affixed to control panels, machinery, or equipment to provide descriptive text, custom engraving, or printed labels. They come in a variety of materials, including plastic, aluminum, brass, and others, and can be engraved or laser engraved with custom text or symbols.
Some legend plates are designed for indoor or outdoor use, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, while others are specifically made for industrial or automotive environments. They can also be used as emergency stop or switch plates, or as indicators for chemicals or other hazardous materials. Push buttons and other control components can be fitted with legend plates to provide clear identification and descriptive text.
Plastic legend plates are a popular choice for many applications due to their durability, affordability, and ease of customization. They can be laser engraved, printed, or engraved to meet specific requirements. Engraved legend plates are also commonly used in industrial environments due to their durability and resistance to wear and tear.
Examples of legend plates include those used for industrial machinery, control panels, and emergency stops. They can be used as tags to identify equipment, parts, or other items in a facility. Legend plates are a critical component in many industries, providing clear identification and descriptive text that helps to prevent accidents and improve safety.
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FAQs
Are custom legend plates and engraved labels more popular than stock sizes?
Stock sizes, rather than custom sizes, are often used when a standard size or message is required, such as for emergency stop or start buttons. They can be more cost-effective and convenient for users who need to order multiple plates with the same message.
Maintaining NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations
Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure.
This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure.
There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.
If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.