Tapes and Markers for Process Labeling
Comparison
A-SPE tapes and markers are available in three main versions designed for particular environments and conditions of use:
AS-10 Vinyl Tapes and Markers
Dedicated for indoor and outdoor use in areas with limited exposure to direct sunlight and difficult weather conditions. It offers fair durability, good flexibility and limited temperature resistance. Equipped with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and protective release liner. Recommended for newly installed pipes. It is the most economical solution for pipeline identification.
AS-11 High-Temperature Tapes and Markers
High temperature resistant tapes and markers recommended for indoor and outdoor applications. Suitable for use in harsh weather conditions and exposition to sunlight. Suitable for applications in marine and offshore environments. Equipped with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and protective release linear-requires limited surface preparation.
AS-12 Dura Markers
High performance material with exellent resistance in indoor and outdoor conditions. Recommended in environments which are highly exposed to sunlight, difficult weather conditions and chemicals. Suitable for applications in marine and offshore environments, as well as for food processing, chemicals and pharmaceutical industry. Does not require surface preparation and can be reused after removing.
Technical comparison
| Markers comparison | AS-10 | AS-11 | AS-12 |
| Economical solution for indoor and outdoor installations | High temperature resistance and excellent durability | Highest durability and easy installation | |
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| Service temperature | -40°C to 80°C | -40°C to 130°C | -40°C to 130°C |
| Surface preparation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mounting method | Self-adhesive | Self-adhesive | Pre-coiled, self-bonding |
| UV resistance | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weather resistance | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chemical resistance | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
| Sea water resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reuse after removing | No | No | Yes |
| Availability | rolls, markers | rolls, markers | pre-coiled markers |
| Service lifetime* | 3-8 years | 5-10 years | 5-10 years |
* The actual lifetime of the markers depends on the particular conditions of use. Please contact our specialists for more information.
Identification colours
Basic identification tapes (acc. to ISO 14726:2008):
| Description | Type | Ordering code | ISSA | IMPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste media a | Black (RAL 9005, HKS 88 K) |
SC40 | 47.521.40 | 33.2140 |
| Fresh water | Blue (RAL 5015) |
SC41 | 47.521.41 | 33.2141 |
| Fuel | Brown (RAL 8001) |
SC42 | 47.521.42 | 33.2142 |
| Sea Water b | Green (RAL 6018) |
SC43 | 47.521.43 | 33.2143 |
| Non-flammable Gases | Grey (RAL 7001) |
SC44 | 47.521.44 | 33.2144 |
| Air and sounding pipes | Maroon (RAL 8015, HKS 18 K) |
SC45 | 47.521.45 | 33.2145 |
| Oil other than fuels | Orange (RAL 2003) |
SC46 | 47.521.46 | 33.2146 |
| Steam | Silver (RAL 9006) |
SC47 | 47.521.47 | 33.2147 |
| Fire fighting | Red (RAL 3000, HKS 15 K) |
SC48 | 47.521.48 | 33.2148 |
| Acids & Alkalis | Violet (RAL 4001, HKS 34 K) |
SC49 | 47.521.49 | 33.2149 |
| Air in ventilation systems | White (RAL 9010) |
SC50 | 47.521.50 | 33.2150 |
| Flammable gases | Yellow-ochre (RAL 1021, HKS 4 K) |
SC51 | 47.521.51 | 33.2151 |
| Flow direction marking |
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SC30 | 47.521.30 | 33.2130 |
a Examples: black water, grey water, waste oil, exhaust gas.
b For ships with mixed navigation (sea-river) ships: all outside waters.
Multi-colour permutations (acc. to ISO 14726:2008):
| Description | Colour identification | Ordering code |
|---|---|---|
| Waste media |
|
SC40 |
| Black water |
|
MC40‑41 |
| Waste oil / Used oil |
|
MC40‑42 |
| Bilge water |
|
MC40‑43 |
| Exhaust gas | MC40‑44 | |
| Grey water | MC40‑50 | |
| Sewage - contaminated | MC40‑51 | |
| Fresh water | SC41 | |
| Fresh water, sanitary | MC41‑42 | |
| Potable water | MC41‑43 | |
| Distillate | MC41‑44 | |
| Gas turbine wash water | MC41‑46 | |
| Feed water | MC41‑47 | |
| Cooling fresh water | MC41‑49 | |
| Chilled water | MC41‑50 | |
| Condensate | MC41‑51 | |
| Sea water | SC43 | |
| Decontamination water | MC43‑41 | |
| Sea water, sanitary | MC43‑42 | |
| Ballast water | MC43‑49 | |
| Cooling sea water | MC43‑51 | |
| Fuel | SC42 | |
| Heavy fuel oil (HFO) | MC42‑40 | |
| Aviation fuel | MC42‑41 | |
| Biological fuel | MC42‑49 | |
| Gas-turbine fuel | MC42‑50 | |
| Marine diesel fuel (MDO) | MC42‑51 | |
| Non-Flammable gases | SC44 | |
| Oxygen | MC44‑41 | |
| Inert gas | MC44‑42 | |
| Nitrogen | MC44‑43 | |
| Refrigerant | MC44‑45 | |
| Compressed air LP (low pressure) | MC44‑46 | |
| Compressed air HP (high pressure) | MC44‑48 | |
| Control air / Regulating air | MC44‑49 | |
| Breathing air* | MC44‑50 | |
| Breathing gas* | MC44‑51 |
| Description | Colour identification | Ordering code |
|---|---|---|
| Air and sounding pipes | SC45 | |
| Waste media | MC45‑40 | |
| Fresh water | MC45‑41 | |
| Fuel | MC45‑42 | |
| Sea water | MC45‑43 | |
| Non-flammable gases | MC45‑44 | |
| Oil other than fuels | MC45‑46 | |
| Steam | MC45‑47 | |
| Fire fighting | MC45‑48 | |
| Acids, alkalis | MC45‑49 | |
| Ventilation system | MC45‑50 | |
| Flammable gases | MC45‑51 | |
| Oil other than fuels | SC46 | |
| Thermal fluid | MC46‑41 | |
| Lubricaition oil for gas turbines | MC46‑43 | |
| Hydraulic fluid | MC46‑44 | |
| Lubricaition oil for steam turbines | MC46‑47 | |
| Lubricaition oil for gears | MC46‑49 | |
| Lubrication oil for int. combustion engines | MC46‑51 | |
| Steam | SC47 | |
| Steam for heating purposes | MC47‑40 | |
| Driving steam | MC47‑43 | |
| Exhaust steam | MC47‑50 | |
| Supply steam | MC47‑51 | |
| Acids & Alkalis | SC49 | |
| Air in ventilation systems | SC50 | |
| Discharge air | MC50‑40 | |
| Mechanical supply air - cold | MC50‑41 | |
| Natural exhaust air | MC50‑42 | |
| Atmospheric air | MC50‑43 | |
| Mechanical exhaust air | MC50‑44 | |
| Decontaminated supply air | MC50‑45 | |
| Mechanical recirculated air | MC50‑46 | |
| Mechanical supply air - warm | MC50‑47 | |
| Smoke clearance | MC50‑48 | |
| Conditioned supply air | MC50‑49 | |
| Natural supply air | MC50‑51 | |
| Fire fighting / Fire protection | SC48 | |
| Fire-fighting water | MC48‑43 | |
| Fire-fighting gas | MC48‑44 | |
| Sprinkler water | MC48‑46 | |
| Spray water | MC48‑49 | |
| Fire-fighting powder | MC48‑50 | |
| Fire-fighting foam | MC48‑51 | |
| Flammable gases | SC51 | |
| Hydrogen | SC51‑41 | |
| Acetylene | SC51‑44 | |
| Liquid gas | SC51‑49 |
* Intended for use in submarines for distribution systems used for breathing air from cylinders.