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MARITIME PIPE MARKING ISO 14726

Why do we mark pipes onboard ships?

Pipe marking on ships, offshore or onshore sites is essential to ensure safety at all times. Accidents, injuries and damage to the machinery and equipment can be caused by the fact that your crew or visitors are unaware of the substances that flow through the pipes. The importance of pipe marking becomes clear when we look at the different norms & regulations that are applicable, e.g. ISO 14726.

Standards & regulations concerning maritime pipe marking

Several regional organisations require compliance with pipe marking standards. Whether it is ANSI, ISO 14726 British Standard Institution 1710 or European Standard EC Directive 92/58/EEC, Signwell can supply the correct and compliant pipe markings in any colour with any print that meet these standards.
Because of the variety between global and regional standards, the ISO 20560 standard realizes a truly global, harmonized system of hazard recognition for pipe marker systems with uniformity of graphics, color-coding and formatting of safety messages.

Signwell can supply you with pipe markings to meet the standards of the new ISO 20560 standard. Offshore ferries and vessels require pipe markings according to ISO 14726. We manufacture pipe markings that fulfil all special regulations.

Requirements of maritime pipe marking

The content in the pipe marking shall be in accordance with the standards and regulations. It is important that the different elements, such as the dimensions, color coding, media description, size of text, flow directional arrows are appropriate by the guidelines in order to increase the safety onboard the vessel.

How shall I install the maritime pipe marking?

All pipes for every medium shall be clearly marked at least in every room at frequent intervals on straight pipe runs between 3 and 5 meters. Pipes onboard ships shall also be marked on each side of penetration points in bulkheads, walls and decks. Furthermore pipe marking shall also be added close to each valve and pump. It is important that pipes are marked when changing flow direction.

Our different pipe marking qualities

Signwell is specialized in manufacturing and supplying maritime pipe marking for ships, offshore platforms and vessels. We supply our customers globally with fast deliveries and high end quality markers for the desired area of use. Our maritime pipe marking is available in 3 different quality options.

Single colour pipe marking

Signwell Single Colour Pipe Marking (SSCPM) is a pipe marking tape that you do combine yourself in order to get the desired colour coding according to the standard. This marking method is good e.g. for larger pipe lines where increased visibility is required in order to obtain a good safety messaging. The flow direction tape is added separately. The SSCPM series are available in Signwell Basic Line, Signwell Economy Line and Signwell Premium Line.

Signwell Economy Line

This pipe marking tape is economical and made of unlaminated vinyl. The recommended use of this tape is indoors, but can be used outdoors with a shorter lifespan compared to Premium Line and the Basic Line.

Signwell Basic Line

This pipe marking tape is a standard performance vinyl sandwich manufactured according to 3M™ MCS™ (Matched Component System™) production specifications. This tape comes with a gloss laminated finish and can be used outdoor and indoor in a various types of environments

Signwell Premium Line

Our Premium Pipe marker film is a high performance non PVC polyester sandwich, manufactured according to 3M™ MCS™ (Matched Component System™) production specifications. With a high degree of temperature resistance, a long lifespan and perfect colour fastness, it’s the highest available quality pipe marker on the market today.

Elements of the maritime pipe marking

Our multi-color markers comes standard with medium text and flow direction and is available in two sizes (100 and 150 mm wide). The pipe markers can also be supplied without text and flow direction upon request.