FAQ

We are a professional industrial and marine safety supplier. We manufacture and supply safety signage, pipe marking, maritime safety signage systems and much more all around the world.


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We are a Finnish based company and have our office and production facility in Tammisaari, Finland.

We strive for fast deliveries, usually our production time is 1-4 business days, but can be longer depending on the scale of the project if you need an estimate contact us at info@signwell.fi

You can find our contact information on our Contact page.
On Email we always try to answer the same day but this might vary due to workload and holidays.

We are DNV certified to carry out Low Location Lighting (LLL) measurements, 3L-SI™ . We do have the 3M Matched Component System (MSC) production certificate for various pipe markings.

Yes, we do. We produce custom made safety signs, e.g. combination signs with your own text and chosen safety symbols according to ISO 7010. Please check out our INDUSTRY and IMO catalogue for more information about our products. You can also contact us at info@signwell.fi for help with your signage needs.

Choosing the quality of the pipe marking depends on several factors. Will the pipe markings be in outdoor spaces? Is the climate extreme? Is the pipeline hot and or oily? Then Premium pipe marking quality is recommended. The Standard quality is average, i.e. suitable for most indoor and outdoor pipelines. Economy pipe marking is an unlaminated vinyl that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces due to latest technology on the market.

Pipe marking inside brackets is also available and is a great substitute to the Premium quality pipe marking. The pipe marking inside brackets can be made in as a slide in option if your in need of changing the pipe marking often or as a one time installation.

The current pipe marking standard in Finland that we follow and have been involved with developing is PSK0903. Please read more about PSK0903 in our INDUSTRY catalogue or send us an email to info@signwell.fi with your questions.

Our safety signs are mainly made out of rigid PVC ranging from 1mm to 2mm in thickness.
Our safety signs can also be made out of aluminium and aluminium composite or Pet-X (PVC free and halogen free) upon request.

We recommend that you use our Signwell INDUSTRY catalogue to see which products you do need. By email, using our product codes you will easily order signs from us. Contact us at info@signwell.fi and tell us with the following.
1. Size of the sign.
2. Code of the sign from our INDUSTRY catalogue for example this sign below has the code of W001.


3. Material for example PVC thickness is not necessary but could be specified.
4. Laminated or unlaminated.
5. Photo of the sign is very helpful for us if it is a custom sign.

If you don´t exactly know what you need contact us at info@signwell.fi and explain your situation we are always happy to help.

There are many different safety signs but here is the most common.

Mandatory signs provide advice in special situations such as using protective equipment. The background is white with the symbol being white and inside of a blue circle. If text is included it is white inside a blue box.

Warning signs warns of danger and aims to prevent accidents. The background is white with the symbol being placed inside of a yellow triangle and text if included being black and placed inside of a yellow box.

Prohibition signs convey information about regulations and prohibitions that is intended to prevent harmful conduct. The background is white with the symbol being placed inside of a red prohibition circle and text if included being black and placed under the prohibition circle.

Escape signs are made to show you instantly in an easy and understandable way the fastest escape route in case of an emergency.

Our escape route signs are made out of Aluminium, Photoluminescent plastic and there is also electrical escape route signs.
Read more about our escape route signs in our IMO catalogue from page 59.

We make our tank markings from Aluminium, Vinyl/Sticker, Aluminium composite and Plastic. The material depends on the surface, placement and size of the tank.

Tank marking is a safety marking that should be affixed to the side of the tank(s). The marking should contain the following information: content, capacity/cubic volume, position/tank number and any hazardous characteristics. The markings must be placed for optimal visibility.

IMO signs are the standarized safety signs for the marine industry and is used for the shipping industry, boats, ships and ferries. Our IMO signs are made from PETX and high quality aluminium depending on your need. Our IMO signs also come with a backside of double sided tape for an easy installation.

We recommend choosing our IMO signage because it is 100% recyclable, flame retardant, halogen free and has a glossy high quality finish with a long lifespan and is easy to install.

Escape signs are made to show you instantly in an easy and understandable way the fastest escape route in case of an emergency.

Our escape route signs are made out of aluminium, photoluminescent plastic, transparent plastic and there is also electrical escape route signs.
Read more about our escape route signs in our IMO catalogue from page 59.

Yes! We make our IMO Signs in accordance with ISO 7010 & ISO 24409-2.

The latest standard for IMO pipe marking is ISO 14726.
We make all of our IMO pipe marking in accordance to this standard.

Premium: is the highest quality pipe marking on the market today. Premium has a high temperature resistance a long lifespan and perfect colour fastness.

Standard: standard pipe marking is a laminated pipe marking using the sandwich technique and is great for both indoor and outdoor usage.

Economy: is an unlaminated version of pipe marking. The recommended use of this tape is indoors but it can be used outdoors as well with a shorter lifespan.

More information can be found in our IMO catalogue from page 162.

SOLAS-safety tapes are tapes that help you with everything from pipe seal to stop of corrosion.

Please feel free to read more about our SOLAS-Safety tapes on our website here. You can also read about them in our IMO catalogue from page 34.

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.

Low Location Lighting Systems plays an crucial part onboard ships and offshore platforms in case of a sudden electrical failure when facing a black-out, or heavily darkened situation due to other factors such as smoke development. The Photoluminescent Low Location Lighting Systems as well as the Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting Systems are therefore necessary for guiding people towards safety. As stipulated according to IMO, SOLAS and ISO regulations, (in accordance with IMO RESOLUTION A.752(18) and ISO 15370:2021.) ships, vessels and offshore platforms carrying more than 36 passengers shall be equipped with such systems to efficiently mark obstacles, stairs, routes to the exits, and emergency exits. Our photoluminescent and Electrical powered (LED) systems are used to create the optimal way to safety for passengers and personnel.


Signwell realizes new-/or refurbishment projects of implementing Low Location Lighting Systems, 3L-PL™ / 3L-EP™ and conducts the 3L-SI™, Low Location Lighting System Inspections /certifications of your system.


Please feel free to read more about our Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting System and Photoluminescent Low Location Lighting System in our Low Location Lighting Systems catalogue

The LED Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting System is a completely independent system consisting of LED control lines called in endless configuration, from LED signs that can be integrated into the system. A variety of aluminium profiles for all installation purposes and power supplies with or without battery backup capable of feeding more than 1,000 m of 3L LED strip and our Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting system is compatible with the most common installed 3L systems.

The Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting System meets the environmental conditions and test procedures specified in the following publications:
– IEC Pub. 598-2-22
– Regulation on the performance of type tests of parts of electrical equipment
– Type approval of instrumentation and automation equipment, DNV MED
What certificates does our Photoluminescent Low Location Lighting Systems have have?
• DNV MED
• Wheelmark
• Korean Register

During the installation process Signwell will take care of everything. After the installation only thing you need to remember is to renew your LLL certificate once every 5 years for the Photoluminescent system. It is mandatory according too IMO RESOLUTION A.752(18).
The Electrical Powered System shall be tested by appropriate measures prescribed in the standards.

Yes! Signwell is a DNV certified Low Location Lighting System inspector.

Signwell has all spare parts for the Electrical Powered Low Location Lighting System that you need.

-Weighs less. LLL weighs less due to not having a aluminium profile.

-Easier installation. Installation is very easy because you just glue the LLL strip to the wall with the pre-applied double sided tape on the LLL strip and then your done.

-Easier replacement. If there is a damaged strip you can easily remove it and replace it because all strips have a standard size of 99cm x 50cm x 1,5mm.

-Easily modified length. The standard size off LLL is 99cm x 50cm x 1,5mm but when needed it is very easy to cut the LLL strip for your desired length. It is easy because of the strip being only 1,5mm thick.

-More cost effective. LLL is very cost effective in comparison to the LED-LLL solution. You save money in both time and material with the LLL strip.

Yes we do we also update old ones. You can get high quality rollups in a lot of different sizes for offices, fairs and exhibitions. Our rollups are easy to carry and easy to use. You will get an so called easy to carry bag with every rollup you buy.

Snap frames are a easy to use tool to help u with putting up emergency exit plans, area maps, marketing posters and much more. Snap frames are made from extruded aluminium and is therefore long lasting and durable. It is also a easily recyclable and environmentally friendly choice. Snap frames come in a lot of different sizes from A0 – A5.

At the moment we do not but it is in the making!

Vista is the worlds leading signage solution. Vista has many different models and sizes for all of your needs. Please read more about Vista in our industry catalogue or contact us at info@signwell.fi for a more in depth explanation about Vista.

Yes! Vista Systems are suitable for indoor and outdoor usage due to the usage of good materials which makes Vista a very long lasting system.
Vista Systems are also easy to recycle due to their clean materials.