Pipe Markers

Accurately labeled pipes and valves help foster a safe working environment. It’s crucial to be aware of the internal and external contents of a pipe to allow for safe handling. In any given industry, pipes can be extremely hot or cold to the touch and can contain pressurized steam, chemicals, or other materials that can be disastrous to health. Properly labeled pipe markers act as a guideline and help avoid injury and facility accidents. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) require that pipes be suitably marked across a wide variety of industries. Failing to label a pipe could lead to mounting financial problems due to regulation fines, lawsuits, and productivity loss.

For convenience, the red label identifies fire-quenching liquids, orange identifies toxic and corrosive fluids, yellow identifies flammable fluids, and brown identify combustible fluids. The green label is used to identify water (potable, cooling, boiler feed, and other water) while the blue label identifies compressed air. The purple, black and white labels are user-defined, allowing for flexibility in design. The placement of these labels is described as being required at all changes in direction, on both sides of entry points through floor and walls, next to all valves and flanges, and at 25 to 50 foot intervals on straight runs. Burns resulting from exposure to high-temperature liquids or gases, toxic exposures stemming from inadvertent contact with hazardous materials, and leaks due to improper handling are just a few examples of the consequences that can transpire in the absence of clear pipe labeling.

Our high quality, adhesive-backed labels highlight pipe contents and other hazards with vivid colors and text detail. The pipe marker material we use is extremely durable, and the square label corners allow for easy application on nearly any surface, hot and cold alike. If you don’t see the exact pipe marker that meets your needs, we can help! Reach out to our team or use our ‘Design Your Own’ label online tool; both options are quick, easy, and free of charge. Customize your stickers from a choice of nine colors that conform to the ANSI/ASME A13.1 color code. Safeguard your facility by starting the design process today!

Machine safety signs and labels play an essential part in risk reduction, and can help you meet OSHA requirements. It’s important to consider the latest ANSI and ISO standards and today’s best practices for safety communication and risk reduction when selecting labels for your application. You can rely on Clarion Safety’s ANSI, ISO, and OSHA warnings expertise for help. We specialize in supplying product manufacturers and workplaces with the most up-to-date, standards compliant labels. In fact, over the past 30+ years, we’ve helped to write the standards you want to meet.
With Clarion Safety label products, you can select from a variety of label format options (multi-symbol and text, symbol only, symbol and text, and wordless formatted labels) as well as symbol options to best fit the potential hazard. Keep in mind that the use of symbols in warnings and instructions is essential to the ISO 3864-2 standards and is encouraged in the ANSI Z535.4 standards. Our labels use internationally recognized, standardized ISO 7010 or ISO 7010-styled symbols.
Do you have questions on risk or hazard assessments? Our engineers at our subsidiary, Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), and our warnings experts at Clarion Safety can work independently, or with you and your team to ensure your machinery is effectively labeled and fully complies with U.S. and/or international standards. If you need assistance ensuring your products or machinery are properly labeled and fully compliant with the applicable U.S. and international safety standards, contact us today.
At Clarion Safety, we understand the importance of safety label durability. Labels need to stand up to your product’s expected environment, such as exposure to UV, high temperatures, or chemicals. Potential accidents – and your company’s liability exposure – depend on your label material choices. We offer the finest adhesives, base materials and overlaminates, including premium quality 3M materials.
Our wrap around pipe labels have been developed and tested to withstand abrasive chemical washdowns, water, heat, and strong ultraviolet light. We have a variety of standard material options available, including options for both indoor and outdoor use. If the standard choices that you see don’t meet your requirements, we’re standing by to find a solution; we offer a wide range of custom material options.