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BenMark™ Markers BenefitsPipe Markers Role & Importance
In an ever changing world of more stringent regulations, more complex piping systems and shorter time to market, older techniques of marking pipes with paint or stencils are just not adequate anymore.
Pipe Markers Benefits
Dedicated industrial pipe markers allow quick identification of pipe content, flow direction, origin, destination, P&ID schema, etc by using relevant color code and legend.
Such markers, when correctly defined and installed, increase safety, facilitate maintenance, minimize downtime and accelerate commissioning while simplifying regulatory compliance.
Why choose BENMARK Pipe Markers !
BENMARK pipe markers are fully customizable: legend, design, size, to fullfill your specific environment, industry, regional and end-user rules, practices and specifications, including full compliance with ASME/ISO standards.
BENMARK pipe markers are manufactured “on-demand”. Bringing short leadtime and best price-to-value, they cater to your critical deadline and budget targets.
With extended service temperature range, strong chemical resistance, seawaterability and long life, BENMARK pipe markers XG series are the perfect solution for harsh and offshore environments.
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Pipe Markers Types & MaterialWhich Pipe Markers ?
Pipe Markers TypesBENMARK Pipe markers come in three variants, all self-adhesives:
Wrap-AroundWith a two inch wrap-around surface, they fully cover the pipes, allow faster installation thanks to reduced pipe surface preparations and provide visibility from all directions.
With increased bonding due to the overlap, they are strongly recommended for marine and offshore, and are mandatory up to 8” pipe diameter in ISO 14726:2008.
Half-wrapWhere access or angle of visibility is limited, these markers cover half of the pipe diameter.
They are also an economical choice to be ISO 14726 compliant for pipe diameter above 8”.
Single-Label Self-AdhesivesFor closed spaces or indoor installations, half or full wrap stickers are sometimes either not practical or not economical.
In such case we recommend to use BENMARK individual self-adhesive labels or color/arrow stripes..
Pipe Markers MaterialBENMARK Pipe markers come in two grades:
XGWith a total thickness of 200µ these perma-nent pressure-sensitive vinyl stickers provide the highest outdoor durability, extended ser-vice temperature range and ease of installa-tion on flat and singly curved surfaces.
They come only in gloss finish and are recom-mended for harsh environment with strong direct sunlight and chemical exposure.
SMWith a thickness of 180µ these permanent pressure-sensitive vinyl stickers are guaran-teed DIN compliant self-estinguishing*.
While suitable for outdoor, they are recom-mended for indoor use where low-flamma-bility is often a mandatory requirement.
They come as standard in mat finish, gloss optional.
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*DIN 4102-1 class B1
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Which Standard ?Pipe Markers Compliance
BENMARK Pipe markers are designed to comply to the rules, practices and regulations of your industry.
Supported Standards
For Marine & Offshore, ISO 14726:2008*
For Industrial Installation, ASME 13.1-2007*
For Chemical & Pharmaceutical Plants, GHS Rev 5*
Custom & Compliant Design
While we offer standard markers, most of the projects require specific legends, identification code etc. in one or two langages.
We will apply our knowledge of the differents, often ambiguous and conflicting international standards and will study your specific requirements to propose BENMARK pipe markers dimensions, legends and designs that fit your needs.
For custom designs, following customer preferences and requests, we will use BENMARK label generator and submit for approval pipe markers artwork with or without embedded directional arrows, uni-directional or bidirectional, mono or bilingual texts while complying with the standard of your choice, including color coding and sizing.
BENMARK pipe markers “on-demand” manufacturing process provide short deadline even for small quantity and custom designs.
*See following pages dedicated to each of these standards
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Which Standard ?
Pipe Markers Standards, Comparison
ISO 14726:2008 ASME A13.1-2007 GHSLegend Recommended Mandatory Mandatory
Text Dimensions NS Marker width and letter size specified based on pipe diameter
Text + GHS Symbols
Langage Use langage understood by crew members
English [US] {Implicit} Use langage understood by local staff
Directional Arrows Recommended Strongly Recommended Strongly RecommendedArrows Size, color etc NS NS NS
Color Coding Specified Specified SpecifiedLatest standard use two colours, main colour [ex: Blue for Fresh Water]on the outside for media type and second colour inside to differentiate, ex Fire Fighting Water re: Fire FightingFoam
10 colours defined with related legend colour, ex: Water: Green
Colors + Colored Symbols
Marker Size NS Specified SpecifiedWidth Width not specified, but
visibility and main colour area > additional colour area. Standard practices are either to follow ASME or for the pipe marker to be at least 300mm.
Marker width specified based on pipe diameter, ranging from 8"(200mm) up to 32"(800mm), marker to be installed so as to be visible from operator position
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Wrap-around Mandatory for pipe up to 8" OD, at least half of circumference for pipe OD > 8"
NS NS
Location Specified Specified SpecifiedGuidelines - once in each room;
- at each penetration point [bulkhead, walls, decks];- close to each valve;- within a distance of 3m to 5m , may require more frequent marking due to pipe bends or close proximity of different pipes
- close to valves, flanges;- adjacent to changes in direction, branches and in/out of walls/floors;- at intervals on straight pipe runs sufficient for identification
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Element of Specifications
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Colour coding “a la” ISO 14726:2008*
Since its 2008 revision, ISO 14726 recommends using a dual colour code*, with the main colour, surrounding the marker and specifying the medium group, while the secondary inner color is used to indicate the specific medium.
*Single color marking is still supported while not recom-mended.
ISO 14726:2008 pipe markers
BENMARK pipe markers for ISO 14726:2008 are fully compliant with the standard.
They support full wrap-up for pipe up to 24” diameter, and come with a choice of presets and custom design.
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Marine & OffshoreApplications
Pipe Markers, Marine & Offshore Applications
Pipes identification on ships and offshore installations is of the utmost importance to the safety of employees and to the proper operation and maintenance of connected machines and equipments.
Introduction to ISO 14726:2008
Also referred as “Ships & Marine Technology - Identification Colours for the content of Piping Systems”.
This standard does specify a dual-colour code and provides strong guidelines for the design of pipe markers and for their location, while leaving enough flexibility for customization of labels, shapes and langage used so as to fit each specific situation.
ISO 14726 Main Colors, *see tables for dual-color opposite page
BenMark Pipe MarkerISO 14726 compliant
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Code Color Sample Medium Subpart#
BK Black BK Waste Media K
BU Blue BU Fresh Water B
BN Brown BN Fuel N
GN Green GN Sea Water G
GY Grey GY Non-flammable gases E
MN Maroon MN Air and sounding Pipes M
OG Orange OG Oil other than fuel O
SR Silver SR Steam S
RD Red RD Fire fighting R
VT Violet VT Acids, alkalis V
WH White WH Air in vent system W
YE Yellow YE Flammable gas Y
BENMARK ISO 14726:2008 Pipe Marker Dimensions [in mm]
Dual-color coding Single-color codingWrap-up Marker Half Wrap d Wrap-up Marker Half Wrap d
Part # a Width b Height c Part # a Width b Height d Part # a Width b Height c Part # a Width b Height d1" WID1xxM 300 mm 130 mm HID1xxM 300 mm 40 mm WIS1xxM 200 mm 130 mm HIS1xxM 200 mm 40 mm1½ WID1HxxM 300 mm 170 mm HID1HxxM 300 mm 60 mm WIS1HxxM 200 mm 170 mm HIS1HxxM 200 mm 60 mm2" WID2xxM 300 mm 210 mm HID2xxM 300 mm 80 mm WIS2xxM 200 mm 210 mm HIS2xxM 200 mm 80 mm3" WID3xxM 400 mm 290 mm HID3xxM 400 mm 120 mm WIS3xxM 300 mm 290 mm HIS3xxM 300 mm 120 mm4" WID4xxM 400 mm 370 mm HID4xxM 400 mm 160 mm WIS4xxM 300 mm 370 mm HIS4xxM 300 mm 160 mm5" WID5xxM 500 mm 450 mm HID5xxM 500 mm 200 mm WIS5xxM 350 mm 450 mm HIS5xxM 350 mm 200 mm6" WID6xxM 500 mm 530 mm HID6xxM 500 mm 240 mm WIS6xxM 350 mm 530 mm HIS6xxM 350 mm 240 mm8" WID8xxM 600 mm 690 mm HID8xxM 600 mm 320 mm WIS8xxM 400 mm 690 mm HIS8xxM 400 mm 320 mm
10" WID10xxM 700 mm 850 mm HID10xxM 700 mm 400 mm WIS10xxM 500 mm 850 mm HIS10xxM 500 mm 400 mm12" WID12xxM 800 mm 1008 mm HID12xxM 800 mm 480 mm WIS12xxM 550 mm 1010 mm HIS12xxM 550 mm 480 mm16" WID16xxM 800 mm 1327 mm HID16xxM 800 mm 640 mm WIS16xxM 550 mm 1330 mm HIS16xxM 550 mm 640 mm24" WID24xxM 800 mm 1966 mm HID24xxM 800 mm 960 mm WIS24xxM 550 mm 1970 mm HIS24xxM 550 mm 960 mm
a the two xx part-number digits represent colour coding, see dedicated table, ex 'KB' for Black Water, if you want custom text, please specify it in your P.O.b Minimum recommended width for pipe marker with legendc Height matching pipe OD for full-wrap with at least 50mm overlap, for pipe above 8" OD, half wrap also allowedd Height matching halp-pipe circumference, non compliant below 200mm OD
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Pipe Markers, Marine & Offshore Applications
ISO 14726-2008 Dual Colour Coding
Waste Media Black water
Waste oil
Bilge water
Exhaust gas
Grey water
Sewage
Sea water
Decontamination water
Sea water
Ballast water
Cooling sea water
Oils others than fuels
Thermal fluid
Lube oil gas turbines
Hydraulic fluid
Lube oil steam turbines
Lube oil gears
Lube oil engines
Steam
Steam for Heating
Driving steam
Exhaust steam
Supply steam
Flammable gases
Hydrogen
Acetylene
Liquid gas
Fire Fighting
Fire-fighting water
Fire-fighting gas
Sprinkler water
Spray water
Fire-fighting powder
Fire-fighting foam
Fresh Water
Sanitary
Potable water
Distillate
Gas-turbine water
Feed water
Cooling fresh water
Chilled water
Condesate
Non-flammable gases
Oxygen
Inert gas
Nitrogen
Refrigerant
Compressed air LP
Compressed air HP
Control air
Breathing air
Breathing gas
Air and sounding pipes
Waste media
Fresh water
Fuel
Sea water
Non-flammable
Oil
Steam
Fire fighting
Acids, alkalis
Vent
Flammable
Air in ventilation systems
Discharge air
Supply air, cold
Exhaust air
Atmospheric air
Exhaust air
Decontaminated air
Recirculated air
Supply air, warm
Smoke clearance
Conditioned air
Natural supply air
* Arrows are not mandatory, they are displayed here for reference** Actual legend to be specified by customer, in upper case*** Area of outer color > area of inner color
BenMark Pipe MarkerISO 14726 compliant
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Pipe OD[in ", including insulation]
Marker Width [min, in mm]
Letter Height [min, in mm]
1" 200 131½ 200 192" 200 193" 300 324" 300 325" 300 326" 300 328" 600 64
10" 600 6412" 800 89
ASME 13.1 pipe markers
BENMARK pipe markers for ASME 13.1 are fully compliant with the standard.
They support pipe up to 24” diameter with full wrap-up, and come with a choice of presets and custom design.
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Color Sample Fluid Service Subpart#
Red LABEL Fire quenching R
Orange LABEL Toxic & Corrosive O
Yellow LABEL Flammable Y
Brown LABEL Combustible M
Green LABEL Water G
Blue LABEL Compressed Air B
Violet LABEL User Defined V
White LABEL User Defined W
Grey LABEL User Defined E
Black LABEL User Defined K
With the increased complexity of petrochem-ical plants, correct labelling of their maze of pipes has become an important part of new and retrofitted installations, their maintenance and in keeping up with regulations.
Introduction to ASME 13.1
Originally an American standard, later adopted in many countries either as-is or with a local standard reference, ASME 13.1 defines in very practical ways how pipe should be marked: legend and marker sizes, suggested font, color coding, and guidelines on where to install such markers.
Colour coding per ASME A13.1
Full-wrap b Half-wrap Single labelPart # a Width Height Part # a Width Height Part # a Width Height
1" WA1xy 200 mm 130 mm HA1xy 200 mm 40 mm SA1xy 200 mm 26 mm1½ WA1Hxy 200 mm 170 mm HA1Hxy 200 mm 60 mm SA1Hxy 200 mm 38 mm2" WA2xy 200 mm 210 mm HA2xy 200 mm 80 mm SA2xy 200 mm 38 mm3" WA3xy 300 mm 290 mm HA3xy 300 mm 120 mm SA3xy 300 mm 64 mm4" WA4xy 300 mm 370 mm HA4xy 300 mm 160 mm SA4xy 300 mm 64 mm5" WA5xy 300 mm 450 mm HA5xy 300 mm 200 mm SA5xy 300 mm 64 mm6" WA6xy 300 mm 530 mm HA6xy 300 mm 240 mm SA6xy 300 mm 64 mm8" WA8xy 600 mm 690 mm HA8xy 600 mm 320 mm SA8xy 600 mm 128 mm
10" WA10xy 600 mm 850 mm HA10xy 600 mm 400 mm SA10xy 600 mm 128 mm12" WA12xy 800 mm 1008 mm HA12xy 800 mm 480 mm SA12xy 800 mm 178 mm16" WA16xy 800 mm 1327 mm HA16xy 800 mm 640 mm SA16xy 800 mm 178 mm24" WA24xy 800 mm 1966 mm HA24xy 800 mm 960 mm SA24xy 800 mm 178 mm
a 'x' to indicate color, see ASME color codes,'y' to indicate grade, see also dedicated page for actual Part #
c Only common OD listed here, other OD also available, see full Part # page explanations
Pipe OD c[in ", including
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BENMARK ASME 13.1-2007 Pipe Markers [dimensions in mm]
b While ASME standard does not specify full or half wrap, just indicate visibility, we recommend to use full wrap when in open space with multiple angle of vision due to improved bonding
Marker size per ASME A13.1
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Chemical &Pharmaceutical
ApplicationsGHS Rev 5 Specifications& Singapore SS586:2008
Most countries have adopted GHS Rev 5 as part of their standard framework for labelling of storage and transport of hazardous sustances.
GHS Rev 5 is the basis of Singapore SS586, part 1-3 : 2008. The implementation of this standard is now in its last phase, with the mandatory marking of all hazardous substances, including mixtures.
While SS586 is mostly related to road transport, with requirement for Transport Emergency Information Panels [TEIPs), and container storage with Storage Emergency Information Panels (SEIPs), GHS Rev 5 apply to all ways of storing and transporting such substances. More specificaly, rule 1.4.10.5.5.1 “Workplace labelling” explicity states that GHS labels should be applied to “piping systems including valves” and that such installations should ensure clear hazard communication through the “use of displays with GHS symbols, colour and signal words in piping systems and processing equipments”.
GHS Pipe markers Design
Pipe markers design specifications are based on a combination of pictograms, colours, signal words and rules on how to apply and combine these.
With the advent of mixtures, each situation and its related set of markers has become very specific and close to unique.
GHS pipe markers
BENMARK pipe marker generator software allow us to quickly gen-erate your GHS specific labels.
Combined with BENMARK “on-demand” manufacturing, we can deliver in record time hundreds of differents GHS compliant pipe markers to fullfil your requirements.
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Pipe MarkersSpecifications
Materials
BENMARK pipe markers use German manufactured 100 micron thick pressure-sensi-tive polyacrylate permanent adhesive vinyl sticker for their substrate.
BENMARK pipe markers are printed using solvent inks for outdoor durability, with the printed graphics sandwidched between the substrate and the overlamination for maximum protection.
We offer two types of overlamination:
- For harsh conditions, exposure to chemical, heat, sunlight, and long durability, we recommend our Extended Temperature Range and Chemical Resistance XG series. They come with a 100 micron thick gloss clear vinyl laminate. They are more rigid, facilitating installation on pipe and flat surfaces.
- In less challenging environments, we propose our SM series. They come with 80 micron thick matt vinyl laminate.
Technical Data
XG series SM SeriesDimensional stability adhered to steel, no shrinkage in cross direction, in length 0.4 mm
max. (FINAT TM 14)
Service Temperature range -40°C to +125°C -30°C to +100°C
Sea water resistance after 48h/23°C no variation
Adhesive power(FINAT TM 1, after 24h, stainless steel)
16 N/25 mm
Tensile strength (DIN EN ISO 527) min. 19 MPa
Elongation at break (DIN EN ISO 527)- along- across
min. 130%min 150%
Shelf life 1 year
Service life by specialist application 4 years 2 years
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Pipe MarkersParts Details
Markers dimensions & packing
BENMARK pipe markers come as individual pieces, already cut to your pipe dimensions, thus simplifying your installation and reducing your total cost.
For markers of dimensions below 80cm, they come as flat pieces. Above, they are rolled around a thick cardboard core for easier storage.
Markers Design
While we have a range of BENMARK pipe markers “standard designs”, most of our customers opt for custom design, at no extra costs. This allows them to add identification information and fit to their specific project requirements [langage, etc].
For such custom design, we use our inhouse marker generator software to quickly submit Final Artwork for approval before proceeding for manufacturing. When required and quantity justify it, we will rush a small batch of actual samples for your assessment.
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Valve TagsValve Tags, Usage
Perfect complement to our Pipe markers, BENMARK valve tags allow quick identification of the valve or equipment and can be customized to include specific information in addition to tag ID/no, ex: “Normally Open/Normally Close”..
Valve Tags, Materials & Colours
BENMARK valve tags are laser engraved on laserable dual colour ABS plastic, with the following range of color combinations:
Valve Tags, dimensions, shapes and content
BENMARK valve tags come in 4 standards shapes: round, square, losange and triangle, and in dimensions ranging from 30mm [11/4”) to 75mm (3mm) *.
Each design include a hole for installation using your choice of nylon ties, stainless steel “S” hooks or beaded chain.
Each valve tags include three lines of text or your own custom artwork (logo, symbols etc).
* Custom shapes and dimensions available upon request.
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BLACK
WHITE WHITE
BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACKHairline silver Hairline gold
WHITE WHITE
CHILLED
WATER
CWV-204
FLAMMABLE
GAS
FGV-080
WASTE
WATER
WWV-112
FIRE
WATERFWV-112
Valve Tags, Color Combinations
BENMARK Valve Tags, Examples
Specifications
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Engraved TagsSpecifications
Engraved Tags, Usage
For quick and easy identification of electric boxes, equipements, storage, instruments etc.
Engraved Tags, Materials
BENMARK Engraved Tags are laser engraved on laserable dual colour ABS plastic. For color combinations see opposite page.
They come with industrial acrylic tape premounted on the back side for eas-ier installation.
Engraved Tags, Dimensions and designs
BENMARK Engraved Tags are custom-made for your dimensions and artwork.
Maximum Engraveable area: 800mm x 600mm.Minimum engraved details: 50microns.
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Safety StickersSpecifications
Industrial Large Format Safety Stickers
BENMARK safety stickers leverage on our pipe markers series XG and SM materials and printing process.
For series SM, BENMARK safety stickers are avail-able up to an incredible width of 1.9m and 10m length, while serie XG is limited to 1.2m width.
Perfect to indicate dangerous and/or restricted area, entry conditions, etc.
Design according to customer provided artwork, either in vector form or as high-resolution pictures.
Luminescent “Glow in the Dark” Stickers
We also provide luminescent green stickers for evacuation signs and routes etc...
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Safety Signs,Materials
BENMARK safety signs are build with our Safety stickers, described opposite page, premounted on the following materials according to customer requirements:
Material Thickness Mount Usage
Aluminium 2mm Front outdoor permanent use
Twin-wall PC 5mm Front medium term wide sign outdoor
Acrylic 3mm Reverse Better appearance, both indoor and outdoor but subject to ther-
mal expansion
Safety Signs, Dimensions and designs
BenMark safety signs come with a maximum size of:- 4’ x 8’ [aluminium, acrylic]- 6m x 1.9m [Twin-Wall PC].
Design according to customer provided artwork, either in vector form or as high-resolution pictures.
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Contact Information
For more information:email: [email protected]
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Tel: +65 6842 6880 (8 Lines) Fax: +65 6842 6836