Here at Label Source we have a range of underground warning tapes and pipeline tapes available in a variety of colours and for a variety of scenarios. Many, however, are unaware of what exactly underground warning tape actually is, so we've decided to write a quick blog post to let you know exactly what our pipeline tapes are, what they're used for and how they can benefit you.
1. What is underground warning tape?
Underground warning tape is a pipeline tape that will mark buried or sub-surface cables, mains, ducts, sewers and of course pipelines. The underground warning tape is usually fluorescent in colour with large, bold text for easy readability and should be installed near the surface to provide early warning of any utility location, including those for gas, electricity, telecommunications and water services. Our pipeline take is manufactured from 50 micron virgin grade low-density polyethlene and contains no PVC. All our underground warning tapes comply with a number of standards, including:
2. What is it used for?
Underground warning tapes are designed to highlight any cables with are buried or sub-surface to raise awareness and help reduce any risk of hazards. They will prevent damage and injury during work and excavation and will warn passers by of exact utility location. Our underground warning tapes can be used to label and identify any of the following:
- Buried electrical mains
- Fire mains
- Gas pipelines
- Street lighting cables
- CCTV lines
- Underground TV/telephone wires
- Fibre optic cables
- Road ducts
- Traffic signal wires
3. How can it help me?
Pipeline cables will not only help you identify the exact location of your work from previous days, it will provide awareness of the electrical cables submerged beneath the ground to any passers by, minimising the risk of tripping. Underground warning tapes also comply with health and safety standards, which will protect yourself, your workers and any general public who come across your products.
Make sure you identify any of your underground cables with our underground warning tape. For any help call Label Source on 0800 3761 693 today.
UN labels are self-adhesive black and white labels that are designed to be affixed to vehicles that are carrying hazardous chemicals and substances. Their marine-grade adhesive ensures that they are suitable for practically any vehicle, including cars, vans, lorries, trains, ships, and airplanes. They look like this:
How do UN labels identify hazardous materials?
Every UN label bears a four-digit number that corresponds to a specific substance. For instance...
- UN 1210 refers to printing inks.
- UN 1986 indicates the presence of flammable alcohol.
- UN 2810 is the UN number for pesticides and weed killers.
These numbers were assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNCETDG), and so each number is an international standard for the identification of its respective substance.
Who needs to display UN labels?
According to UN regulations, any vehicle containing potentially hazardous substances of any kind should be identified as such with the relevant UN label(s). This applies to vehicles travelling by road, rail, air and sea.
How do I find out the UN number for a specific substance?
A comprehensive list of UN numbers can be found on Wikipedia.
Do Label Source sell a label for every UN number?
Not quite. We do have a very wide range, covering all of the most common eventualities, but if you need a number that we don't stock, you can always purchase a blank UN label with a write-on panel.
Click here to see our full range of UN labels.
Given the fact that you can add your own custom text, our engraved tags can, in theory, be used for just about anything. All you have to do is select a shape and a size, then enter the text that you want us to engrave on your tags - we'll take care of the rest!
Still, we want to give you an idea of how our customisable tags tend to be used, so here are some of their most common applications...
Pipework
A brightly-coloured tag is a great way to make your pipes readily identifiable. For example, this tag is specifically desiged to mark a gas line:
Marking your pipes will make life much easier in the event of a plumbing/gas-related emergency, and since you can specify a variety of different colours for your tags, you can even implement a handy colour-coding system if you so desire.
Tools
We often receive enquiries from tradesmen who wish to use our engraved tags to label their tools and equipment. Here is an example of the tags we can provide for this purpose:
Room Marking
No matter how large or small your facilities are, clearly-labelled doors will always make it easier for people to find their way around. Engraved tags are particularly useful for restricted rooms that should only be used by qualified personnel, for example:
Click here to see our full selection of custom engraved tags.
The metal tags we sell here at Label Source are seriously durable little chaps. All of our metals tags are made from 304 grade stainless steel, which may not mean a lot to you, but take it from us, at 0.5mm thick its strength and versatility make it perfect for the job-in-hand.
You can purchase them in either circular or square shapes depending on your preference, and they come in packs of 25 tags. Generally, these tags are used for marking machinery, equipment, or anything else that needs adequate labelling.
On each of our metal tags you will find a small hole for fixing, allowing you to apply them in a multitude of different ways – you’ll even find they fit onto key fobs!
The advantages of our tags don’t even end there, on top of all the above you’ll also find that our tags have high ductility, are able to be sterilised, need little maintenance, resist stains and chemicals, and can also be used in the most of extreme temperature – honestly now, what more could you ask for out of a metal tag?
If you’re interested in purchasing some of our awesome metal tags then please visit our website!
We’ve already talked about laser labels in terms of our range – we have industrial grade laser labels in white, yellow, clear, silver, tamper evident and non-adhesive varieties. What we’d like to talk to you about today is how exactly you get your printable laser labels to work.
First, of course, you choose the type of label you require from our range – luckily enough, most of the names are pretty self-explanatory. When you have chosen the type of label you require, you then want to think about designing your stickers.
You may or may not know that Microsoft Word itself has a basic labelling programme built into it which helps you correctly position your prints. Though simple, you can use images and all the word formatting features we’re used to using on Word. Word also gives you the option of creating A4 and A5 sizes, as well as entering your own template using measurements.
On most laser printers you will find a ‘labels’ setting; because most manufacturers set up their printers for standard 80gsm sheets of paper, this setting allows your device to print onto other materials such as our printable stickers. While on this setting you will also find that your printer slows down to apply more energy to the labels.
Creating your very own printable laser labels with Label Source couldn’t be much easier, so why not start browsing our selection now!
