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Engraved pipe markers. Contents and flow, cut into the plate.
Llamacoids makes custom engraved rigid pipe markers that identify what's in a pipe and which way it flows. Choose cable-tie slots, two mounting holes or adhesive backing. These are engraved plates; we don't supply printed vinyl wrap-arounds or snap-on markers. They're laser engraved in Burlington, Ontario, typically the same day the proof is approved.
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What goes on an engraved pipe marker?
The pipe's contents, a flow arrow and a colour pair, the same things a printed pipe label shows. In the Lamacoid Builder you pick what runs in the pipe from a list of common services, or type your own wording, and you can add a second line such as TO AHU-3.
| Building services | Plant and process | Fire and drains |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic cold water | Low pressure steam | Sprinkler |
| Domestic hot water | Steam condensate | Fire protection water |
| Chilled water supply | Natural gas | Standpipe |
| Heating water return | Compressed air | Sanitary drain |
| Glycol supply | Chemical feed | Condensate drain |
Those are a sample. The builder's list is longer, running from make-up water and refrigerant suction to fuel oil and caustic.
How is a pipe marker sized?
Enter the pipe size and the insulation thickness in the builder, and it works from the outside diameter to suggest a letter height and a minimum tag length. Pipe sizes run from 1/4" to 24", for steel or plastic pipe or for copper, with insulation from none to 3". You see the finished size on the PDF proof before anything is engraved.
Plates are 1/16" or 1/8" thick, with a bevelled edge if you want one.
What colours do pipe markers come in?
The colour pair is usually what tells people what kind of contents a pipe carries. The builder has a Canadian and a US colour scheme, and it suggests a pair for the contents you pick, such as green with white letters for a low-hazard liquid. Use the scheme your drawings or site standard call for. You can change the pair before you order.
How do engraved pipe markers attach?
Three ways, picked in the builder:
- Cable-tie slots, to strap the marker around the pipe or its insulation.
- Two mounting holes, for a chain, wire or fasteners into a hanger or bracket.
- Adhesive back, for a clean, smooth surface.
Engraved pipe markers or printed vinyl?
Printed vinyl wrap-around and snap-on markers are a different product, sold by safety-sign suppliers. We don't make those. An engraved pipe marker is a rigid plate with the wording cut into it, tied or fastened on, so it can match the valve tags and equipment nameplates in the same mechanical room.
Can I order pipe markers with valve tags?
Yes. Put numbered valve tags, equipment nameplates for pumps and air handlers, and warning plates on the same list as the pipe markers. One list for the room keeps the colours and letter heights consistent.
How do I order pipe markers?
Open the Lamacoid Builder, choose Pipe tags, and set the contents, pipe size, flow direction, colour and mounting. Or email your pipe schedule to sales@llamacoids.ca, one row per marker. There's no minimum, you get a PDF proof before anything is engraved, and orders ship from Burlington by Canada Post or courier anywhere in Canada.
More questions
Can a pipe marker have two lines?
Yes. Add a second line in the builder, for example TO AHU-3 under CHILLED WATER SUPPLY.
Can I get an arrow-shaped pipe marker?
Yes. Pick the flow direction (right, left or both), then an engraved arrow or an arrow-shaped tag.
Do you make metal pipe markers?
No. We engrave two-colour plastic laminate. For metal markers, a metal-tag supplier is a better fit.
