Industrial Engraving Articles & Resources

Aug 12, 2026

Pipe Marking Requirements: ASME A13.1 Color Codes, Letter Sizes, and Placement

The ASME A13.1 pipe marking standard explained — color code table, label letter height by pipe diameter, where labels go, and how valve tags complete the system.

#pipe marking #ASME A13.1 #pipe labels #color code #pipe identification #valve tags #facility safety #OSHA

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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

Lamacoid vs Vinyl Labels vs Printed Stickers: What Belongs on a Control Panel

An honest comparison of engraved lamacoid plates, vinyl lettering, and printed stickers for control panels — durability, cost over the panel's life, and when each is right.

#lamacoid #vinyl labels #control panel labels #engraved labels #panel shop #phenolic tags #label comparison #industrial labels

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Aug 12, 2026

Equipment Nameplate Requirements: What OSHA, NEC, and Your Customers Expect on a Nameplate

What belongs on a machine or equipment nameplate — required ratings and markings, durability rules for field-applied plates, and options for OEM machine builders.

#equipment nameplate #machine nameplate #OEM #nameplate requirements #NEC 110.21 #ratings plate #machine builder #industrial nameplates

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Mar 24, 2026

Solar PV Label Requirements: NEC 690, 705 & 706 Complete Guide

Every solar install needs 15-200+ labels by code. Learn what NEC 690, 705, and 706 require — and why engraved labels outlast vinyl for 25-year solar systems.

#solar #NEC #solar PV #NEC 690 #NEC 705 #rapid shutdown #conduit warning #disconnect labels #engraved labels #solar labels

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Jan 09, 2026

Creating a Valve Numbering System: Best Practices for Your Facility

Best practices for organizing valve identification including system abbreviations, P&ID integration, CMMS compatibility, and industry-specific examples.

#valve numbering system #valve tag abbreviations #HVAC valve tags #P&ID integration #CMMS #valve identification #facility management

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Jan 09, 2026

Valve Tag Attachment Methods: Chains, Wire, S-Hooks & Cable Ties Compared

Compare valve tag attachment methods including bead chain, jack chain, S-hooks, stainless steel wire, and cable ties. Environment-specific recommendations included.

#valve tag attachment #bead chain #S-hooks #stainless steel wire #cable ties #valve tag hardware #industrial tags

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Jan 09, 2026

How to Size Valve Tags for Your Facility: The Complete Guide

The complete guide to selecting the right valve tag size based on pipe diameter, viewing distance, and application requirements. Includes ANSI A13.1 standards.

#valve tag sizes #how to size valve tags #valve tag dimensions #ANSI A13.1 #pipe marking #industrial valve tags #readability

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Jan 09, 2026

Engraved vs Printed Tags: Which Is Right for Your Application?

Compare engraved vs printed industrial tags. Learn about longevity, chemical resistance, outdoor durability, and which marking method is right for your application.

#engraved tags #printed tags #laser engraving #industrial marking #valve tags #durability #chemical resistance

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