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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a non-profit organization that establishes and publishes standards for various industries and applications. One of the areas where ANSI has developed standards is pipe labeling. ANSI’s pipe labeling standards provide a consistent and standardized system for identifying pipes, valves, and other equipment throughout a facility. This helps to … Read more
Piping and pipeline are two commonly used terms in the oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing industries, but they have distinct meanings. Understanding the difference between the two is essential for correctly identifying and designing systems for the transport of liquids, gases, and other materials. Piping generally refers to the system of pipes and components … Read more
While NFPA diamonds and pipe markers work to inform employees to be cautious around highly dangerous or hazardous substances, there are a few very distinct differences between the two visual communicators. However, let’s begin with the similarities. Both the NFPA diamonds and pipe markers share the following: They both use colors as a primary source … Read more
Pipes that contain any type of water should be labeled green as per the ANSI/ASME A13.1 standard. This can include boiler water, potable water, waste water, etc. Labeling pipes that contain water is just as important as labeling those that contain hazardous chemicals. The reason being because just like those hazardous chemicals, water can also … Read more
Labeling pipes is easy as long as the user has the right tools. The first of those tools is gathering information. Every employer and their employees should be familiar with the appropriate pipe labeling standards for their facility’s needs. These can be any of the following standards: ANSI/ASME A13.1 Pipe Marking Standard NFPA 99/CGA C-9 … Read more
If a facility only has the need for using the ANSI/ASME A13.1 standard, then normal gaseous materials should follow that standard. However, gas mixtures or those that are being used for medical purposes must follow the NFPA 99/CGA C-9 pipe marking standards. It may seem surprising but there are quite a few other pipe marking … Read more
A pipe marker is a form of visual communication that primarily uses an adhesive vinyl tape to label substances being transported via pipes throughout the warehouse. Pipe markers are an incredibly important aspect of visual communication, especially for those performing tasks or maintenance on pipes. While performing maintenance, it is essential that workers know exactly … Read more
identifiers as pipe markers or pipe labels. Easy to procure and made to last for a long time, pipeline markers are an excellent visual tool to apply to facilities needing more clarity in the realm of hazardous chemical identification. Aside from being a good tool to improve workplace safety, pipe markers are actually required by … Read more
Blue pipe labels are associated with compressed air, and in some cases compressed steam. Sticking to the ANSI/ASME A13.1 pipe marking standard is essential to not only stay in compliance with OSHA but to also keep employees safe from the hazards that are contained in piping systems. Working around compressed air requires employee training and … Read more
Pipes that contain steam can be tricky to identify as there are two potential solutions: Green is used for cooling, boilers, drinking, and other forms of water being transported through a facility. Blue is needed for compressed air normally. However, compressed steam does also fall under this category. Steam pipes pose a unique danger to … Read more