Wire markers and cable markers are attached to wires making it easy to identify each one. You can get wire and cable markers in the form of labels, sleeves and tags. Wire and cable markers contribute to a system's security, traceability and future ability for maintenance upgrades.

Here are some examples of different wire and cable markers and what they are used for, courtesy of cableorganizer.com:

Flex-tag wire markers are designed for bendable wires and cablesRip tags are installed with cable ties instead of with adhesives. These are a good choice for wire marking or cable marking in areas that are subject to spills of fuels, lubricants or solventsA hot stamp wire marker allows operators to use one wire guide for a range of harness wiresA bench top laser wire maker processes both single core wires and multiple-core cablesPTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or FEP (fluorinated ethylene-propylene) sleeves are a great choice when you need high resistance to chemicals, solvents or ultraviolet (UV) light

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