Diameter and bend radius
Measure cable diameter and the installed bend. Choose wrap length or flag dimensions that provide usable print area without obstructing the assembly.
Application solution / Cable Identification
Keep every cable and harness identifiable through assembly and service.
Cable identification starts with the jacket, diameter and installed position. Build a readable identifier that stays usable through routing, flexing and maintenance.
Start with the question
Can the installer find and read the right cable after routing?
02 / The application challenge
What must the label withstand?
Small diameters, tight bends and closely packed assemblies leave limited space for information. A label must suit the cable geometry and jacket while keeping the identifier visible in the installed orientation.
Jacket and surface energy
Identify the insulation material, texture and condition. Adhesive selection must account for the jacket rather than diameter alone.
Flexing and installation
Record whether identification is applied before routing, during assembly or after installation. Check rubbing, repeated flexing and access for application.
Environment and lifespan
Separate cabinet service from outdoor or under-hood exposure. Include oils, moisture, abrasion, UV and the expected maintenance period.
03 / Recommended approach
Match the approach to the application.
Wrap and flag formats offer different reading positions on a cable assembly.
- Wire harness manufacturing and cable assemblies
- Electrical cabinets and control panels
- Industrial automation and automotive / electrical assemblies
- Power cables and industrial cable installation
Combine wire and harness IDs with barcode, QR code, Data Matrix, serial numbers or sequential numbering. Match character size and code orientation to the installed viewing position. Thermal-transfer-compatible constructions and finished variable-data printing support project-specific identification formats.
04 / Construction & technical options
Select the complete printed construction.
Wrap-around / self-laminating
Printed identification with a wrap or clear protective area, sized to the cable and available application length.
Flag-style identification
A projecting information area for assemblies where the cable circumference cannot provide a readable code area.
Demanding harness applications
PET, PVC / vinyl, nylon and specialty PI cable or harness labels selected around heat, movement and jacket compatibility.
Compliance and marking requirements
- Selected UL94 V-0 / VTM-0 flame-retardant, RoHS, REACH and halogen-free options are available with construction-specific evidence.
- PGIS2 related options apply only where the relevant end-product application is covered. For flag and wrap-around labels, establish the applicable cord-label / end-product requirements rather than assuming a general UL 969 option covers the application.
05 / Selection & validation
Evaluate the label in its real conditions.
Apply samples to representative cable jackets and diameters. Evaluate the installed bend, flexing and handling sequence, then check edge lift, adhesion and readability after the required temperature and fluid exposures.
06 / Discuss your application
Start with your application.
Tell us what needs identifying and where the label will be used. A short description or drawing is enough to begin.
Helpful application details, when available
- Cable diameter, jacket and bend radius
- Harness / cabinet location and installation method
- Flexing, oil, moisture, abrasion and UV exposure
- Temperature class and expected lifespan
- Label dimensions, quantity and supply format
- Wire IDs, codes, variable data and artwork
- Flame / halogen-free and other compliance needs