Industrial Engraving Articles & Resources

Sep 10, 2026

Crane and Hoist Capacity Plates: Rated Load Marking Under OSHA 1910.179 and ASME B30

How OSHA 1910.179(b)(5) and ASME B30 govern rated load marking on cranes and hoists, with plate wording, sizing and mounting guidance.

#crane capacity plate #rated load #OSHA 1910.179 #ASME B30 #hoist labels #davit crane #jib crane #material handling

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Sep 10, 2026

NFPA 79 Marking Requirements for Industrial Machinery: Nameplates, Disconnects and Device Identification

How NFPA 79 Chapter 16 governs machine nameplates, disconnect labeling and device identification, and how it lines up with UL 508A and NEC 670.

#NFPA 79 #industrial machinery #machine nameplate #device identification #legend plates #machine builder #NEC 670 #electrical marking

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Sep 10, 2026

Conveyor Safety Labels and E-Stop Identification Under ASME B20.1 and CEMA 201

How ASME B20.1, CEMA 201 and ANSI Z535 divide up conveyor labeling duties, and what engraved E-stop and lockout ID plates need to say.

#conveyor safety #ASME B20.1 #CEMA 201 #e-stop labels #material handling #warning labels #equipment identification #ANSI Z535

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Sep 10, 2026

UL 508A Control Panel Nameplate Requirements: What Has to Be on the Plate

A field guide to what UL 508A requires on a control panel nameplate, from SCCR basis to enclosure type, with a sample layout and common inspector findings.

#UL 508A #control panel nameplate #SCCR #panel shop #industrial control panel #nameplate requirements #legend plates #machine builder

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Sep 10, 2026

Data Center PDU, RPP and Breaker Labeling: NEC 110.22 and TIA-606 in Practice

How NEC 110.22, 408.4, 110.16, 110.24 and TIA-606-D work together in data center PDU, RPP and breaker labeling, with a worked identifier scheme.

#data center #PDU labels #RPP #TIA-606 #NEC 110.22 #breaker labels #rack power #electrical labeling

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Aug 12, 2026

Electrical Panel Labeling Requirements: NEC 408.4 Circuit Directories and Panelboard Marking

What the NEC actually requires on panelboards — 408.4 circuit directories, source-of-supply marking, 110.22 disconnect identification, and durable ways to meet them.

#NEC 408.4 #panel labels #circuit directory #panelboard #electrical labeling #NEC 110.22 #breaker labels #panel schedule

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Aug 12, 2026

How to Number and Label RTUs, Condensing Units & Refrigeration Equipment

A contractor's guide to equipment ID labels for rooftop units, condensing units, and air handlers — numbering conventions, materials that survive the roof, and code notes.

#RTU labels #HVAC labels #condensing unit #equipment ID #rooftop unit #refrigeration #mechanical contractor #equipment numbering

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Aug 12, 2026

Push Button & Selector Switch Ring Tags: The 22mm vs 30mm Legend Plate Guide

How to choose ring tags (legend plates) for 22mm and 30mm push buttons and selector switches — legend conventions, brand-compatible shapes, and replacing paper inserts.

#ring tags #legend plates #push button #selector switch #22mm #30mm #HAND OFF AUTO #control panel #operator devices

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Aug 12, 2026

VFD Warning Label Requirements: NEC 430, Arc Flash, and What to Put on the Drive

What warning labels a variable frequency drive installation actually needs — NEC 430 disconnect rules, stored-charge and auto-restart warnings, and arc flash marking.

#VFD #variable frequency drive #NEC 430 #warning labels #motor control #arc flash #electrical safety #drive labels

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