In many places, we will find various styles of cable labels pasted on cables. These labels can help us easily distinguish the types and uses of cables, effectively save time in troubleshooting network faults, and improve the appearance and cleanliness of the integrated wiring environment. Therefore, it is essential to affix cable label paper during integrated wiring. But in practice, many people don’t know how to correctly choose cable labels suitable for their products. In order to make better use of cable labels, the following will introduce the types and functions of cable labels in detail.
Function
In a line system, operation and maintenance personnel cannot memorize the various equipment and lines one by one. Therefore, to ensure that there are no omissions in the patrol inspection, it is essential to manage the identification of the line. The cable label can be used to mark the name, purpose, model, serial number, equipment, and other information of the cable, which is convenient for users to identify and manage the cable. In this way, cable identification can not only provide the correct guarantee for the operation and maintenance personnel to perform correct daily maintenance and abnormal accident handling, but also provide help for future generations. Even new employees can be quickly identified according to the information on the label and avoid operating errors.
In general, cable labels can not only effectively help us reduce network configuration time, but also improve the cable management level and maintenance work efficiency. Selain itu, through the use of cable labels, the integrated cabling environment can be kept neat and orderly, reducing the risk of cable confusion and misconnection, and thereby improving the reliability and safety of the system. Therefore, cable labels are a very important part of cable management and integrated wiring process.
Classification
There are a wide range of types and uses of cable labels, which can be selected and customized according to actual needs. There are four types of cable labels that are commonly used in daily life.
1. Wrap-Around Labels
Wrap paper label is a common type of cable label, it is usually made of paper material, the outer layer is covered with a transparent protective film, and the bottom of the label has a self-adhesive layer, which can be easily attached to the surface of the cable. Roll-type cable label paper adopts a simple wrap-around design, which can be used to mark optical fibers, network cables, cables, etc., and is suitable for cable identification in equipment rooms.
Such labels usually have the following characteristics:
① The material is more environmentally friendly and will not pollute the environment.
②The paper material is relatively thin and will not have much impact on the appearance of the cable.
③The transparent protective film can prevent the text on the label from being blurred or contaminated.
④The self-adhesive layer can ensure that the label is firmly attached to the surface of the cable and is not easy to fall off.
⑤ The price is relatively low, and the cost of use is relatively economical.
Wrap-around paper labels are usually used in indoor environments, and have a good effect on the identification and management of ordinary cables. Namun, for some special environments, such as high temperature, humidity, and corrosion, the use of this label may be limited. Therefore, when choosing a cable label, it is necessary to choose the most suitable type according to the specific use environment and needs.
2. Flag Label
Flag tags are usually made of plastic or paper and appear in the shape of a flag. The main feature of the flag-type label is that it can print text, icons and other identification information on the label, and then fix the label on the surface of the cable through the plastic buckle on the label. The flag-type cable label paper is more convenient than the roll-type label, and you can clearly see all the information of the cable without looking at the cable label paper on the cable.
Specifically, it can be listed as the following characteristics:
①The appearance is beautiful, which can improve the cleanliness and aesthetics of the integrated wiring environment.
②A variety of information can be printed, including text, numbers, icons, etc., to facilitate the classification and management of cables.
③The hard plastic or paper material is durable and can resist a certain degree of wear and pollution.
④The buckle on the label can be fixed on the cable and will not fall off easily.
Flag labels are commonly used to identify the purpose and location of cables in indoor environments such as network equipment, telephone lines, power lines, etc. for management and troubleshooting purposes. Namun, like wrap-around labels, the use of flag-type labels also has certain limitations, such as not being used in high-temperature, humid, corrosive environments, because these environments may affect the service life and quality of the label.
3. Heat-Shrink Tubing
The heat-shrinkable tube label is mainly composed of a heat-shrinkable sleeve and a label sheet. Heat-shrinkable tubing is a heat-shrinkable material that shrinks to half of its original diameter when heated and fits tightly to the surface of the cable. The label sheet is a thin sheet of material used for printing text, numbers, patterns, and other identification information. Different from paper labels, heat-shrinkable tube labels use sleeves to be directly stuck on cables for cable identification, and are detachable and reusable.
Heat-shrink tubing labels usually have the following characteristics:
① A variety of information can be printed on the label sheet.
②The heat-shrinkable tube can be closely attached to the surface of the cable, so that the label can be fixed on the cable and will not fall off easily.
③Heat-shrinkable tube material has the advantages of durability, wear resistance, acid, and alkali resistance, temperature change resistance, etc., and has a long service life.
④ It can be used in harsh environments such as outdoors, high temperatures, and humidity, and has a wide range of applications.
Heat-shrink tubing is usually used to identify the purpose, model, specification, production date, and other information of the cable for management and maintenance. It can be used in various indoor and outdoor environments, such as industrial sites, construction sites, underground pipelines, etc. The use of heat-shrinkable sleeve labels requires the use of a professional heat-shrinkable sleeve printer. The label information can be printed out through the computer, and then the label sheet is placed on the heat-shrinkable tube. When heated, the tube will shrink and be fixed on the cable.
4. Strap Labels
The strap label consists of a strap and a label piece. The strap is usually made of nylon or other material, has some flexibility and toughness, and can be bound to the cable by passing through the label hole or sleeved in the slot at the bottom of the label.
Strap labels usually have the following characteristics:
① Various information can be printed.
②The strap can adjust the length according to the size and shape of the cable, and can be tightly bound on the cable, so that the label is fixed on the cable and will not fall off easily.
③The material has the advantages of durability, wear resistance, acid and alkali resistance, etc., and has a long service life.
④Applicable to a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, and can be used in harsh environments.
Similar to heat-shrink labels, tie-down labels are commonly used in industrial settings. To use the strap label, you need to first pass through the tag hole or fit it in the slot at the bottom of the tag, then wrap the strap around the cable, and finally fix the strap with a buckle. The label sheet can print out the label information through the computer, and then put the label sheet on the strap.
How to choose the right cable label?
In the face of many different types of cable labels, how should we choose the appropriate cable label paper? Usually, we need to consider the following aspects:
1. Label material: Labels of different materials have different performance characteristics, such as temperature resistance, weather resistance, abrasion resistance, moisture resistance, UV resistance, etc. It is necessary to select the appropriate material according to the specific application environment.
2. The size and shape of the label: The size and shape of the label need to be selected according to the size and shape of the cable to ensure that the label can fit tightly on the cable and will not affect the use of the cable.
3. Adhesive force of the label: The adhesive force of the label needs to be selected according to the application environment. If the application environment is harsh, it is necessary to choose a label with stronger adhesive force.
4. Durability of the label: The durability of the label needs to be selected according to the service life of the cable to ensure that the label can be used with the cable and will not fall off or be damaged. As far as possible, the label should have the same or longer service life as the identified facility.
5. Label color: If the wiring environment is relatively complex and the number of cables is large, it is best to choose cable label paper of multiple colors for classification and identification.
Paste Requirements
Selain itu, when affixing cable labels, you need to pay attention to the following requirements:
1. Clean the surface of the cable: Before pasting the label, the surface of the cable needs to be cleaned to ensure that the label can firmly adhere to the cable.
2. Confirm the position and direction of the label: When pasting the label, it is necessary to confirm whether the position and direction of the label are correct, to avoid sticking the label wrong or reversed.
3. Keep the label flat: When pasting the label, it is necessary to keep the label flat to avoid wrinkles or air bubbles.
4. Confirm the adhesive force of the label: After pasting the label, it is necessary to confirm whether the adhesive force of the label is sufficient to ensure that the label can firmly adhere to the cable for a long time.
5. Consider the use environment of the cable: when selecting and pasting the label, it is necessary to consider the use environment of the cable, and select the appropriate label material and paste method, to ensure that the label can adapt to the use environment of the cable and will not fall off or be damaged.
In short, when affixing cable labels, you need to be careful and follow the label instructions. Ensure that the label works as expected and does not cause any impact on the cable.
