Marking systems

With the marking systems from LAPP, you can mark virtually everything you need for a fast and individual identification in an industrial environment. The marking systems are suitable for marking cables, wires, single cores and other electrical components. With us you can find individual numbers, letters, symbols and character holders for individual marking as well as laser or thermal transfer printing labels, printers, label software, safety signage, tools and accessories. Put an end to the chaos – with clear labelling!

Marking systems at LAPP include all products and all product accessories used for marking cables, wires, single cores and other appliances and machine components in industrial areas.

Marking means unambiguous marking and/or labelling of equipment.

Our comprehensive portfolio includes the following compatible marking solutions:

• Cable and single-core markings
  FLEXIMARK® laser printing labels and FLEXIMARK® thermal transfer printing labels for professional on-site printing as well as super easy to use, pre-printed FLEXIMARK® labels, single letters, numbers, symbols, marking rings and character holders for marking cables and single cores.
• Component markings
  FLEXIMARK® laser printing labels and FLEXIMARK® thermal transfer printing labels for professional on-site printing, as well as FLEXIMARK® labels and character holders for electrical component marking.
• Printers and software
  Thermal transfer printers for individual printing of FLEXIMARK® labels for thermal transfer marking using the FLEXIMARK® software and electronic DYMO® printers for mobile use.
• Printer accessories
  Coloured ribbons for the FLEXIMARK® thermal transfer printer as well as labels or shrink hoses for the electronic DYMO® printer.
• Safety signage
  Durable warning, prohibition and mandatory signs in various sizes, certified according to ISO 7010.
• Tools and accessories
  Manual embossing machines, embossing tapes, cutting and punching tools and marker pens

In the event of a fault, it should be possible to make quick repairs. If a cable or fuse is responsible for a problem, it should be replaced quickly. But how can the fault source be identified in a control cabinet if it has not been identified which cable leads?

Inadequate marking of the fuse box can cause an electrician to sweat and cause unnecessary work. Without clear labelling, it becomes difficult to sort and resolve the problem quickly. This can only be done using the process of elimination. In an industrial environment, where everything depends on proper functioning, it’s a pure nightmare!

Failure to label industrial systems results in massive consequential costs.

However, the clear labelling of cables and components enables problems to be identified quickly and repairs and maintenance to be carried out easily and safely!

Put an end to the chaos —

with clear labelling!

You benefit from marking and labelling systems for cables, wires, single cores and other electrical system components:

Saves time	Cost Savings	Safety	Order and organisation	Meeting normative requirements
Quick orientation Easy classification	Repairs and maintenance are carried out more quickly	A safe, clear marking increases general occupational safety minimises the risk of confusion	careful, professional, uniform and contrasting labelling	Required for equipment marking according to DIN EN 60204-1 (VDE 0113 part 1) and for displaying circuit diagrams according to DIN EN 61082-1
Machine downtimes can be significantly reduced

We have been dealing with cables and wires since 1957; marking systems have been part of LAPP's regular business since 1978. As a result, we have more than 40 years experience in marking and labelling cables and components in an industrial environment.

Our FLEXIMARK® product brand stands for flexible markings. For this reason, FLEXIMARK® relies on a wide range of solutions for almost every environment. Oil drilling platforms, industrial plants, bridges, wind and solar parks, chemical factories or the food industry – the marking options are as varied as the areas of application of cables.

FLEXIMARK® is not just a long-established product brand, it also has its own company and production site in Sweden with autonomous, technical customer support.

Overview of the benefits of using FLEXIMARK® markings:

Maximum flexibility

1. FLEXIMARK® includes a wide variety of standard marking solutions in various variants and colours.
2. We also provide you with customised printed products that are ready for dispatch within a few days.
3. We also produce customised solutions that are specially developed for you if required.

FLEXIMARK®'s global success is based on its diverse portfolio and its many opportunities

Easy to handle

Marking systems from FLEXIMARK® make handling very easy. The systems and their components (printers, software, labels etc.) are integrated into one another. The aim is for our products to be used by you in no time at all. For example, pre-printed markings and labels only have to be attached to the cable or individual labels only have to be printed on site using conventional laser printers. If you use our marking software, it will be familiar to you immediately, as it has been designed based on Microsoft® Office applications for maximum ease of use.

Durability

FLEXIMARK® provides you with high-quality solutions specially designed for the industrial sector. Benefit from top products made of excellent materials, thermal printing and very good adhesive strength that can last for years even in harsh environments.

Space-saving solutions

In applications where space is a constraint (such as in control cabinets), space-saving wrapping labels are used for cable marking, markers are used for threading single cores or shrink hoses are used for cables and single cores.

Clear marking

• FLEXIMARK® markings are not only visually appealing, they are also designed in a useful way. The labels are impressive with their contrasting colours and high print resolution, making them extremely easy to read.

MARK WHAT YOU WANT – MARK HOW YOU WANT

Harsh conditions, which frequently occur in industrial environments, demand high-quality and therefore reliable quality solutions.

To ensure that markings do not flake off, swell, scratch, fade over time and become illegible, they should have the following resistance, depending on the application area:

UV resistance:

Markings used outdoors should be UV-resistant and be able to withstand all weather conditions.

Chemical resistance:

If markings are exposed to chemical substances such as acids and alkalis or cleaning agents, robust materials should be used that can be used to maintain the function of the markings for many years. Even if cleaning processes frequently occur, as is the case in the food industry, the markings must not deteriorate.

Temperature resistance:

For example, extreme temperatures can prevail in wind turbines or tunnel construction. High-quality markings withstand a wide temperature range. 

Mechanical resistance:

If markings are not installed in a protected control cabinet, but in places where friction from other cables and a lot of movement of the application itself can be expected, markings could be severely affected unless the correct, scratch-resistant products have been chosen.

Oil resistance:

In industrial production lines, for example, cables are sometimes permanently or temporarily exposed to various oils. The markings used there also need to cope with the lubricating, cutting and cooling oils and not suffer any damage from them.

Salt resistance:

In the maritime sector, markings are exposed to the influence of harsh and salty sea air over a long period of time or even come into regular contact with sea water. In addition to the UV and temperature resistance of markings, corrosion resistance plays a crucial role in these environments.

Detectable:

If a label or cable tie accidentally gets into the direct food production environment of food, it can be easier to locate if it is detectable. Detectable products contain minute metal particles in the material that can be detected by X-ray or magnetic metal detectors. Expensive plant downtimes can thus be avoided.

LAPP markings are naturally resistant to various

environmental influences. However, special

conditions sometimes require special resistance!

We will show you how you can soon find your way in our extensive portfolio with 4 simple questions and our intelligent FLEXIMARK® cable marking finder and quickly find a marking that is exactly tailored to you. First ask yourself:

1. How should marking occur?
2. What is to be marked?
3. When should marking occur?
4. Where should marking occur?

How should marking occur?

Decide on how you want to mark and whether you need support from LAPP:

What is to be marked?

The next step is to determine what you want to mark:

When should marking occur?

This question arises in particular for marking single cores, which are no longer as easily accessible after wiring.

We offer markings that can be affixed BEFORE installation as they have to be pushed over the core, as well as solutions for marking wires AFTER installation that can be clipped onto the core afterwards like a kind of clip. No matter what you want to mark or label – we will find the right product for you.

Where should marking occur?

Clarify the applications in which the marking is used and the environmental influences to which it will be exposed. Basically, all FLEXIMARK® markings were designed for harsh environments. However, depending on the resistance required, different materials (plastic or stainless steel) and different variants are suitable.

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