Packaging - Quantities of the same marker are typically
bagged together, but markers may also be bagged as kits or mounted
onto sequence cards to facilitate assembly operations. Another
option is for tubing to be partially cut and supplied in four-foot
lengths or wound onto reels. Marker plates and tie wraps may be
supplied assembled or as separate pieces.Standards and Specifications
Materials and processes are available for military, CSA, and UL
requirements. Pertinent military specifications include MIL-I-23053
and MIL-M-81531.
Testing
Certification Facilities
and processes are available to perform special testing and certification.Technical
Support GSI
will help in selecting methods and materials for your applications.
Send us your drawings or performance requirements or give us a call for a
quotation or technical service.
Wrap-Around
Markers The
use of a wrap-around type of marker may be indicated or required where it
is impractical to install tubing. A variety of wrap-around marker styles
are available. When imprinted with the GSI hot stamp process, the
legends on these markers are unexcelled for clarity and durability.
Markings
or Legends Typical
markings have gothic type with either white characters on dark material or
black characters on light or clear material. Symbols, logos or
designs, and special colors for both marker material and marking foil are
available by special order.
Shrink
Range of Tubing Materials
can be selected that will not shrink at all or will shrink from 25 to 50
percent of their expanded inside diameters when heated. A form of
PVC is the most popular non-shrinkable sleeve type marking material.
Non-shrinkable forms of silicone rubber and Teflon are also used
frequently.
Marker
Dimensions The
number of characters per inch that may be imprinted and the number of
lines of type that may be used are determined by the size of the marker
that is required and the size of type that is selected. One or both
sides of tubing may be marked, but type heights must be controlled.
A rule of thumb for tubing length is to allow space for at lease three
characters more than are needed. When tubing lengths are not
specified the shop maybe be instructed to produce lengths on a "best
fit" basis.
