Industrial Engraving Articles & Resources

Oct 05, 2026

NEC 110.22 Disconnect Labels: What to Engrave on Each One

What NEC 110.22 asks of disconnect labels, what to engrave on each one (purpose, source, voltage), and a sample label list for a rooftop with six RTUs.

#NEC 110.22 #disconnect labels #safety switch labels #electrical contractor #disconnect identification #fed from #rooftop units

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Oct 02, 2026

From Panel Schedule to Engraved Breaker Labels: NEC 408.4 Done Once

Turn a panel schedule into one engraved label order: panel plate with FED FROM line, breaker position labels, SPARE and SPACE, and sizes for 3/4 in and 1 in pitch.

#breaker labels #panel schedule #NEC 408.4 #circuit directory #panelboard #electrical contractor #panel ID plate #fed from

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Sep 25, 2026

Valve Tag Size Chart: Characters Per Line by Tag Diameter

A practical valve tag size chart matching diameter to letter height and characters per line, so identifiers fit before you order.

#valve tags #valve tag size #size chart #characters per line #letter height #HVAC #mechanical contractor #valve schedule

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Sep 23, 2026

Arc Flash Label Template: What to Put on Each Line

A field-by-field template for arc flash labels: signal word, boundaries, incident energy or PPE category, equipment ID, and study date, laid out for a 4x2 or 5x3 plate.

#arc flash label #NFPA 70E #label template #incident energy #PPE category #electrical safety labels #arc flash boundary

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Sep 23, 2026

Labeled Kits Per Machine Build vs Engraving In-House: The Real Cost

Panel shops that tally artwork setup, re-dos and a tied-up tech's hours often find a per-build label kit costs less than doing it in-house.

#label kits #panel shop #machine builder #legend plates #nameplates #outsourcing #control panel labels #BOM

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Sep 10, 2026

Crane and Hoist Capacity Plates: Rated Load Marking Under OSHA 1910.179 and ASME B30

How OSHA 1910.179(b)(5) and ASME B30 govern rated load marking on cranes and hoists, with plate wording, sizing and mounting guidance.

#crane capacity plate #rated load #OSHA 1910.179 #ASME B30 #hoist labels #davit crane #jib crane #material handling

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Sep 10, 2026

NFPA 79 Marking Requirements for Industrial Machinery: Nameplates, Disconnects and Device Identification

How NFPA 79 Chapter 16 governs machine nameplates, disconnect labeling and device identification, and how it lines up with UL 508A and NEC 670.

#NFPA 79 #industrial machinery #machine nameplate #device identification #legend plates #machine builder #NEC 670 #electrical marking

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Sep 10, 2026

Conveyor Safety Labels and E-Stop Identification Under ASME B20.1 and CEMA 201

How ASME B20.1, CEMA 201 and ANSI Z535 divide up conveyor labeling duties, and what engraved E-stop and lockout ID plates need to say.

#conveyor safety #ASME B20.1 #CEMA 201 #e-stop labels #material handling #warning labels #equipment identification #ANSI Z535

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Sep 10, 2026

UL 508A Control Panel Nameplate Requirements: What Has to Be on the Plate

A field guide to what UL 508A requires on a control panel nameplate, from SCCR basis to enclosure type, with a sample layout and common inspector findings.

#UL 508A #control panel nameplate #SCCR #panel shop #industrial control panel #nameplate requirements #legend plates #machine builder

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