Identifying connections.

TE Connectivity (TE) has updated its K-Type markers, used to identify wire bundles, cables, pipes and conduits. The oval shaped profile has been designed to allow each pre-printed marker to be accurately positioned onto a carrier strip. The marker and carrier strip assembly are attached to the substrate using cable ties.

‘TE K-Type markers are designed to offer flexibility when it comes to wire and cable identification,’ said Philippe Contri, TE product manager. ‘K-Type markers are a cost-effective, versatile marking system that can be used for post termination or where retrofitting is required. They feature self-extinguishing properties and resistance to fluids including those used in mass transit, aviation and military.’

K-Type markers come in one standard size to fit on carrier strips that can hold from seven to 18 markers and are made from a plasticized PVC material, supplied as internationally color coded yellow or white with pre-printed black legends. They are suitable for industrial applications with an operating range from minus 45° C to 70° C (minus 49° F to 158° F).

K-Type markers are RoHS and REACH compliant and meet the BS 6746C:1993 standard for color chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables and the IEC 60304 Standard Colors for Insulation for Low Frequency Cables and Wires.

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Snap-on pre-printed wire markers.

TE Connectivity has highlighted its market-leading STD and STB snap-on pre-printed markers for wire and cable identification.

The markers are ideally suited for projects in energy, such as power stations, oil refineries and offshore platforms, where maintenance technicians will need to identify individual wires and cables quickly and efficiently over the operating life of assets.

STD and STB markers are individual snap on markers that can be applied after termination or installation to identify wires and small cables permanently. STD markers are white and yellow with a black legend, whereas STB markers are color coded and a UV stabilized version is available in black with a white legend. Both are available in a range of ten sizes that expand to accommodate a full range of wire and small cables from 1.0 mm to 19 mm in diameter (0.04 to 0.75 inches).

They are applied using a dedicated applicator wand, which enables easy installation and prevents over-expansion of the markers. Once installed, the markers have a secure grip and feature chevron cut-outs on the sides to ensure the legend remains aligned and easy to read.

Both STD and STB markers are manufactured using a zero halogen polyoxymethylene (POM) compound, which is highly elastic to avoid damage to wire and cable insulation. POM guarantees strength, stability and low moisture absorption. It also has good resistance to chemicals, including key fluids found in energy, oil and gas, aviation and military installations. In terms of their flammability performance, STD and STB markers meet the US standard UL94 HB for plastic materials. Together these characteristics make them suitable to installations where a permanent cable identification solution is required.

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Identification marker.

TE Connectivity (TE) has launched ZHD, a new, versatile cable identification product. Until now, heat shrink cable identification systems were either low fire hazard or diesel resistant – but not both. TE’s new ZHD identification products combines these two features into a single product. With this combined advantage, train manufacturers can standardize and simplify cable identification – and remain compliant with the latest industry regulations.

ZHD is the first low fire hazard and diesel-resistant heat shrink cable identification solution available in the marketplace. It meets EN 45545-2 and NFPA130 standards for fire safety in rail vehicles and complies with rail fluid resistance regulations and rail fire and smoke regulations, as well as meeting the UNIFE environmental standards – a unique product in the rail industry meeting all of these standards.

 “ZHD offers train manufacturers a single product which enables inventory reduction, decreases set-up and change-over frequency, reduces training requirementsand improves standardization,” said Stephen Earley, product manager, TE. “We believe that it will be the new rail industry benchmark for heat shrink identification.”

 With a temperature range of minus 55 degrees Celsius to 125 degrees Celsius (-67°F to 257°F), ZHD has a shrink ratio of 2:1 and is available in sleeve diameters from 2.4mm (3/32”) to 38.1mm (1½”). Itis part of the complete TE Identification Solutions portfolio.

ZHD is suitable for pre-termination cable identification across multiple applications in the rail, mass transit, aerospace, marine and heavy industrial sectors that face harsh environments and conditions such as being able to resist fluids (diesel) and fire & smoke hazards. It is ideal for locations where there is fire risk to people or equipment, and suitable for installations that require outstanding fluid resistance, especially from diesel fuel.

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Cable identification printer.

The new BMP™61 Label Printer is portable, fast and can handle a lot of identification challenges thanks to its wireless connectivity and a wide range of durable labels to print on.

High performance
Brady’s new thermal transfer BMP™61 Label Printer is designed for quick and efficient identification of wires, cables and components. With high performance materials that can handle the toughest industrial identification applications, the BMP61 Label Printer is a durable partner in the field and a dependable workhorse in the shop.

If only the best can match your performance, the rugged and reliable BMP61 Label Printer will be your ultimate identification companion of choice, all day, every day, for years to come.

Main printer features
The rugged, portable BMP61 is available in a wifi-enabled version compatible with the LabelMark label creation software and Brady mobile apps. Simply create or send label designs with a smartphone to the BMP61 Label Printer for extremely fast and easy label creation on the job. Alternatively, use the printer’s USB-ports to quickly copy large lists of label designs from a computer. Review your label before printing on the large colour touchscreen to avoid wrong prints and material loss. Check the on-screen indicators to verify whether you have enough ink and labels left to complete the job.

A label for your needs
The rugged, thermal transfer BMP61 Label Printer is compatible with 600 labels and ribbons. Each combination represents a durable identification solution designed to endure extreme contexts and to keep cables and components identified in the most demanding industries. BMP61 can print sleeves, self-laminating labels, raised profile labels, tags and other identification solutions in a vast range of materials, sizes and colours up to 50.80 mm wide.

To answer customer-specific identification needs, Brady can create customised labels in personalised shapes or dimensions, in specific colours or layouts or with your logo already present on the label. Simply insert the custom label in your BMP61 Label Printer to solve your identification challenges.

The BMP™61 Label Printer offers a lot more features to support cable and component identification. Contact Brady at emea_request@bradycorp.com for more information and discover the printer’s full potential!

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Your marks - on metal!

For the first time ever Weidmüller offers a marking system with which it is possible to print on markers made of metal.

The markers are printed using the "PrintJet PRO" printer, which also prints the proven assortment of MultiCard markers. Utilising Weidmüller's system ensures marking tasks in and around the electrical cabinet are extremely straightforward: one printer, one software, one type of ink. Users do not need an oven or similar additional equipment. The seamlessly fine-tuned holistic system is open to high levels of customized solutions – thanks to the freedom to create layouts and uncomplicated importing of data from other systems. Now, long delivery times for pre-printed marker versions are a thing of the past. MetalliCards are printed on the ink-jet printer PrintJet PRO. 


Printing metal MetalliCard markers is made possible by a special update kit. It is possible to create colour graphics, characters and logos to suit individual requirements. Users are able choose between riveting and gluing or using stainless steel cable ties or holders to secure the metal markers – options that ensure high levels of flexibility. Fulfilling the highest requirements MetalliCard markers are resistant to high temperatures, extreme changes to the climate, UV radiation and other external influences. The rectangular markers are available in sizes from 27 mm x 18 mm through to 85 mm x 54 mm. There are also round markers (diameter: 30 mm) as well as a version for stainless steel cable ties for marking cables. Anodized aluminium (inexpensive with excellent print quality) and stainless steel (particularly suitable for the process and chemical industries) are the materials of choice.


Due to their material properties metal markers are better suited to the more demanding applications than markers made from polyamide. They are much better able to withstand harsh environments – including high temperatures, climate swings, UV radiation and other environmental chemical/physical loads. With its MetalliCard Weidmüller offers stringently tested markers for marking electrical equipment and cables. Chemically resistant (tested to DIN ISO 175) MetalliCard has successfully completed wipe tests with many different substances. Add to that its UV resistance (tested in a sun tester with a radiation power of 768 W/m², 500 hours). Also completed successfully were the thermal stability test (temperature range: -55 °C to max. 130 °C), alternating thermal loads of heat and cold (to IEC 61984) and the saline spray test (in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 for 336 hours respectively). MetalliCards offer a verified degree of protection to IPX9 K (high-pressure/steam cleaning) to DIN EN 60529, VDE 0470-1.


With the MetalliCard marking system it is possible to print metal markers utilizing the "PrintJet PRO" printer, which has long been well established on the market. It also prints the proven MultiCard range of markers. Users are able to complete their marking tasks in and around electrical cabinet with the seamlessly fine-tuned Weidmüller system: just one printer, one software and one type of ink. Users are able to create individual layouts and utilize data from other systems without any difficulty. Colour graphics, characters and logos can all be created as desired. MetalliCards are printed on the ink-jet printer PrintJet PRO. A special update kit ensures it is possible to print metal MetalliCard markers. The printing process remains identical: to fuse the water-based ink to the metal substrate the card is pre-treated with a primer and there follows a longer thermal fixing process. The markers are ready within as little as 5.5 minutes.


Users are able choose between riveting and gluing or using stainless steel cable ties or holders to secure the metal markers – options that ensure high levels of flexibility. The rectangular markers are available in sizes from 27 mm x 18 mm through to 85 mm x 54 mm. There are also round markers (diameter: 30 mm) as well as a version for stainless steel cable ties for marking cables. The materials available for ordering are anodized aluminium and stainless steel (1.4301). Whereas aluminium represents an inexpensive marker material stainless steel is suitable for use in the process and chemical industries – which have particularly high requirements with regard to industrial suitability in harsh environments.


Weidmüller offers inlays to print the different markers and a universal inlay. The respective inlays are able to accommodate several markers of the same type of each marker size – independent of the drill holes. The inlays are designed to last for more than 2000 printing processes. The universal inlay has been designed to accommodate all eight different marker sizes for printing. Sophisticated inlay positioning takes up a marker for each printing operation.