Need pipe identification labels for process and utility piping in industrial facility? We design and print pipe identification labels in compliance with ANSI/ASME A13.1 for all standard and custom pipe identification labelling requirements. We know the abuse pipe identification labels will go through every day in your facility (wash-down, dust, heat, cold) and we understand you need them to last and maintain visibility and clarity for a long time. Made from water/weatherproof material and laminated to protect from the elements, we guarantee these will last!
The tables below detail standard designation of colors for your pipe identification label application and sizes. We also have a custom label designer where you can select custom background and letter color to suit your custom process requirements.
Fluid Service |
Background Color |
Letter Color |
Color and Letter Sample |
Fire quenching fluids |
Safety red |
White |
Letters |
Toxic and corrosive fluids |
Safety orange |
Black |
Letters |
Flammable and oxidizing fluids |
Safety yellow |
Black |
Letters |
Combustible fluids |
Safety brown |
White |
Letters |
Potable, cooling, boiler feed, and other water |
Safety green |
White |
Letters |
Compressed air |
Safety blue |
White |
Letters |
To be defined by the user |
Safety purple |
White |
Letters |
To be defined by the user |
Safety white |
Black |
Letters |
To be defined by the user |
Safety gray |
White |
Letters |
To be defined by the user |
Safety black |
White |
Letters |
Outside Diameter of Pipe Covering, in. (mm) |
Length of Color Field, A, in. (mm) |
Size of Letters, B, in. (mm) |
0.7 to 1.3 (18 to 33) |
8 (200) |
0.5 (13) |
1.4 to 2.4 (34 to 61) |
8 (200) |
0.7 (19) |
2.5 to 6.7 (62 to 170) |
12 (300) |
1.3 (32) |
6.8 to 10 (171 to 254) |
24 (600) |
2.5 (64) |
Over 10 (over 254) |
32 (800) |
3.5 (89) |