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    Choose the right marking material for your writing surface and compare tip sizes by their stroke width.

    Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Markers. Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers.
    The thin inch-long tip allows you to make clear marks in small and confined spaces. These markers work best on clean surfaces.
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Lg.
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use On
    Drying
    Time
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Cap
    Style
    Color
    Each
    Extra FinePoint1"0.8 mmGlass, Metal, PlasticInstant40° F to 220° FPush OnPurple2410T3000000
     

    Paint Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Paint Markers, Fine.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Paint Markers, Medium.

    Fine

    Medium

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Paint Markers, Bold.

    Bold

    Choose only the colors you need. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Markers and replacement tips that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to export and/or product labeling requirements.
    Markers
    Replacement
    Marker Tips
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use On
    Drying Time,
    min.
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Cap
    Style
    Features
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    FineRound1 mmMetal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood1-20° F to 150° FPush On——Purple14295T1500000214295T1700000
    MediumRound1.9 mmMetal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood1-20° F to 150° FPush On—Outside United StatesPurple1597T20000101597T60000
    BoldRound4 mmMetal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood2-20° F to 150° FPush OnPocket Clip—Purple16625T2700001216625T5100000
     

    Outdoor Paint Markers

    Image of Product. Round Tip. Front orientation. Markers. Outdoor Paint Markers, Bold/Extra Bold.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Purple. Outdoor Paint Markers.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Outdoor Paint Markers.

    Round Tip

    Purple

    Marker

    Holders

    Choose only the colors you need. These rich colors won’t fade in sunlight or exposure to weather. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
    Reversible Tip—Markers with a reversible tip are bold on one end and extra bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size.
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use On
    Drying Time,
    min.
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Environment
    Cap
    Style
    Features
    Color
    Each
    Bold/Extra BoldRound3 mm/5 mmGlass, Metal, Plastic, Wood140° F to 130° FOutdoorPush OnPocket Clip, Reversible TipPurple5040T1100000
     
    Marker Holders
    Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip—Add a holder to use as a cap and keep your marker easily accessible and in one place.
    Each
    Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip5040T1200000

    Removable-Mark Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Markers. Removable-Mark Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Removable-Mark Precision Needle-Point Ink Markers.
    Once dried, writing made with these markers can be flaked off or removed with a damp cloth or brush. The thin inch-long point allows you to make clear marks in small and confined spaces. These markers work best on clean surfaces.
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Lg.
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use On
    Drying
    Time
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Cap
    Style
    Color
    Each
    Extra FinePoint1"0.8 mmGlass, Metal, PlasticInstant40° F to 220° FPush OnPurple2410T7000000
     

    Ink Dot Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Ink Dot Markers.
    The round sponge tip allows you to apply large, clear marks with ease—even on moving objects such as boxes on a conveyor. These markers work best on clean surfaces.
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use
    On
    Container
    Size, fl. oz.
    Drying
    Time
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Cap
    Style
    Color
    Each
    Bottle
    Ultra BoldRound15 mmPaper1 1/2Instant40° F to 90° FScrew OnPurple94925T2200000
    Ultra BoldRound24 mmPaper3Instant40° F to 90° FScrew OnPurple94925T140000
     

    Paint Crayons with Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Paint Crayons with Holder.
    These crayons come in a tube that makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out. They work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    Drying Time,
    min.
    For Use On
    Application
    Temp., ° F
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ultra-Bold Tip
    1310Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood20 to 390One Twist-Feed HolderPurple1762T2600000
     

    Paint Crayons

    Image of System. Crayon with Holder (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Crayons. Paint Crayons.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Paint Crayons.

    Crayon with Holder (Sold

    Separately)

    These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    Drying
    Time, hr.
    For Use On
    Application
    Temp., ° F
    Environment
    Color
    Each
    Ultra-Bold Tip
    1724Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber-50 to 150WetPurple1660T2100000
     
    Holders
    Holder makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out.
    Each
    Aluminum Holder1660T53000000

    Choose-a-Color Hose Identification Bands

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hose Identification Bands. Choose-a-Color Hose Identification Bands.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Purple. Choose-a-Color Hose Identification Bands.

    Purple

    Color code hose and tube lines in your facility to identify them at a glance. Fit these bands around lines up to 6” in diameter. They require an installation tool (sold separately) to secure them.
    Band
    For Max.
    Hose OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Reusable
    Color
    Each
    201 Stainless Steel with 201 Stainless Steel Buckle
    6"5/8"0.025"NoPurple5748N1100000
     
    Installation Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hose Clamp Installation Tools. Choose-a-Color Hose Identification Bands.
    For Band
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Handle
    Type
    Each
    5/8"9 3/4"1 1/2"1 1/2"Steel
    		Ratcheting5748N5000000

    Marking Cones

    Use these cones for quick material identification, inventory control, and pallet staging.
    Marking Cones
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Cones. Polypropylene.

    Polypropylene

    Material
    Ht.
    Base
    Dia.
    Color
    Each
    Freestanding
    Polypropylene
    		5"10"Purple55175T200000
     
    Marking Cones with Write-On Label
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Cones. Marking Cones with Write-On Label, Polypropylene.

    Polypropylene

    Material
    Ht.
    Base
    Dia.
    Color
    Each
    Freestanding
    Polypropylene
    		5"10"Purple55175T3400000
     
    Magnetic
    Polypropylene
    		5"10"Purple55175T380000
     

    Choose-a-Color Grease Gun Bands

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Grease Gun Bands. Choose-a-Color Grease Gun Bands.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Purple. Choose-a-Color Grease Gun Bands.
    Prevent lubricating errors that can cause bearings and other machinery to wear prematurely by color coding your grease guns. Slide these bands over the barrel of standard grease guns to identify which grease is in each gun.
    Buna-N—All are Buna-N so they won't break down when exposed to grease and oils. Once in place, they won't slip off the gun barrel.
    For Barrel
    Dia. Range
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    2" to 2 1/2"2"2"Buna-N
    		Purple7137N1300000

    NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers

    Slip these markers onto wires that are open on one end. They come on dispensers for easy storage and installation, so you can quickly mark multiple wires without fumbling through loose markers. NEMA-standard color coding provides consistent circuit identification that's recognized across facilities, reducing errors during troubleshooting and service. Colors correspond to the international color code for numbering: black (0), brown (1), red (2), orange (3), yellow (4), green (5), blue (6), purple (7), gray (8), and white (9). Gray, orange, white, and yellow markers have black characters. Black, blue, brown, green, purple, and red markers have white characters.
    Wire Markers with Dispensers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Markers. NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Markers. NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers.
    For
    Wire
    PVC
    Character
    Qty. of Each
    Marker
    Gauge
    OD
    Color (Message Color)
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0-92516 to 90.05" to 0.12"Gray/Orange/White/Yellow (Black); Black/Blue/Brown/Green/Purple/Red (White)25012405T6000000
    0-92510 to 40.1" to 0.2"Gray/Orange/White/Yellow (Black); Black/Blue/Brown/Green/Purple/Red (White)25012405T500000

    Choose-a-Color Cable Ties

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Ties. Choose-a-Color Cable Ties.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Ties. Choose-a-Color Cable Ties, Solid.

    Solid

    Quickly identify bundles of cable, wire, and hose with ties that come in a range of solid or striped colors.
    Nylon—Wear resistant for long life, these ties are the go-to for most applications. However, they can swell and weaken from moisture, so they’re best for dry environments.
    Pkg.
    Lg.
    For Max.
    Bundle Dia.
    Breaking Strength,
    lbf
    Wd.
    Thk.
    UV
    Protection
    Pattern
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-9
    10-Up
    Nylon
     
    Narrow
    4 1/8"3/4"180.09"0.04"UV ResistantSolidPurple10071295K90000000000
    5 1/2"1 1/4"180.10"0.04"NoneSolidPurple10071295K11100000000
    7 7/8"2"180.10"0.04"NoneSolidPurple10071295K20100000000
     
    Standard
    5 1/2"1 1/4"400.14"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K21100000000
    6"1 3/8"400.14"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K6300000000
    7 1/2"1 7/8"500.18"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K6900000000
    9"2 3/8"400.14"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K6400000000
    11"3"500.18"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K6600000000
    11 3/4"2 7/8"500.19"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K2310000000000
    14"4"500.18"0.05"NoneSolidPurple10071295K6700000000
     
    Wide
    14 1/2"4"1200.30"0.08"NoneSolidPurple10071295K2510000000000
     

    Cardstock Write-On Tags

    Write a message on these tags to mark machines or materials. They have a fiber grommet to keep them from tearing while they hang.
    Blank Tags with Wire Tag Holder
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Cardstock Write-On Tags, Blank Tags with Wire Tag Holder.
    Tag
    Holder
    Pkg. of 100
    Pkg. of 1000
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Tag Trade
    Size
    Grommet
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    3 3/4"1 7/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock3FiberPurple1776T63000000———0
    4 1/4"2 1/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock4FiberPurple1776T6400000———0
    4 3/4"2 3/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock5FiberPurple1776T65000001547T36000000
    5 1/4"2 5/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock6FiberPurple1776T6600000———0
    5 3/4"2 7/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock7FiberPurple1776T7900000———0
    6 1/4"3 1/8"0.013"1/4"Steel6"Cardstock8FiberPurple1776T6700000———0

    Key Tag Assortments

    Identify and organize your keys with the tags in these assortments.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Key Tag Assortments, Round.
    Write on round tags with a permanent marker or use the included labels to write with a pen or pencil. These assortments come with a random selection of the colors listed.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Key
    Cap.
    Ring Material
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Includes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 1/4"2"1/16"PolystyreneWhite, Blue, Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Yellow4Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy3/8"3/16"54 Labels258347N1100000
    Rectangle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Key Tag Assortments, Rectangle.
    Rectangle tags have a paper insert and a plastic cover to protect your message. These assortments come with one or more tag in each color listed.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Key
    Cap.
    Ring
    Material
    Hole
    Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 1/8"2 1/4"1/4"PolypropyleneWhite, Blue, Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow6Steel1/8"1015445T4200000

    NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers with Holder

    Keep wire markers organized and ready for use. The holder comes with 20 dispensers for easy installation; two for each color. Place the dispenser over the end of a wire and slip the marker onto it. Markers correspond to the following international color code for numbering: black (0), brown (1), red (2), orange (3), yellow (4), green (5), blue (6), purple (7), gray (8), and white (9). Gray, orange, white, and yellow markers have black characters. Black, blue, brown, green, purple, and red markers have white characters.
    With Dispensers and Belt Loop Hook
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Markers. NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers with Holder .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Markers. NEMA-Color Assorted-Character Slip-On Wire Markers with Holder .
    For
    Wire
    Holder
    PVC
    Character
    Qty. of Each
    Marker
    Gauge
    OD
    Dia.
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Color (Message Color)
    Each
    0-95016 to 90.05" to 0.12"2 1/4"Plastic6"Gray/Orange/White/Yellow (Black); Black/Blue/Brown/Green/Purple/Red/White (White)12405T4000000
    0-95010 to 40.1" to 0.2"2 1/4"Plastic6"Gray/Orange/White/Yellow (Black); Black/Blue/Brown/Green/Purple/Red/White (White)12405T300000

    Choose-a-Color Bottle Tags

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Bottle Tags. Choose-a-Color Bottle Tags.
    Slip these tags onto bottles to color code their contents. They’re designed for standard GL45 bottles, but they fit any neck with an OD between 1 3/4" and 2 1/2". Made from silicone, these tags are flexible enough to stretch over bulky caps. A pull tab makes them easy to remove, even if you’re wearing gloves.
    Bottle Tags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bottle Tags. Choose-a-Color Bottle Tags.
    Each
    Package
    For Bottle
    Neck Dia.
    ID
    OD
    Material
    Autoclavable
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 3/4" to 2 1/2"1 9/16"1 15/16"Silicone Rubber
    		Yes390Purple8631N100000208631N20000000
    Bottle Tag Assortments
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bottle Tags. Choose-a-Color Bottle Tags, Bottle Tag Assortments.
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Bottle
    Neck Dia.
    ID
    OD
    Material
    Autoclavable
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Each
    161 3/4" to 2 1/2"1 9/16"1 15/16"Silicone Rubber
    		Yes390Sixteen Tags (Two Each of Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, and Yellow)8631N29000000

    Precision-Adjust Cable Tie Assortments

    A fistful of cable ties to hold bundles and color-code them for quick identification. The metal teeth lock anywhere along the smooth body for an exact fit that won’t leave gaps or cinch too tightly.
    Assorted by Color
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cable Ties. Precision-Adjust Cable Tie Assortments.
    Tell bundles apart with these colorful striped ties.
    Nylon—Wear resistant for long life, these ties are the go-to for most applications. However, they can swell and weaken from moisture, so they’re best for dry environments.
    Total No.
    of Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    UV
    Protection
    Each
    Nylon
    10010 narrow cable ties of each color-3" Lg. × 0.09" Wd. (for 5/8" max. bundle dia., 17 lbs. breaking strength)Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, YellowNone4536N11000000
    10010 standard cable ties of each color-14" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. (for 4" max. bundle dia., 49 lbs. breaking strength)Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, YellowNone4536N14000000
    10010 standard cable ties of each color-5" Lg. × 0.14" Wd. (for 1 3/8" max. bundle dia., 40 lbs. breaking strength)Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, YellowNone4536N1200000
    10010 standard cable ties of each color-7" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. (for 1 7/8" max. bundle dia., 49 lbs. breaking strength)Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, YellowNone4536N1300000
     

    Flow Arrow Pipe Marker Tape

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Marker Tape. Flow Arrow Pipe Marker Tape.
    Secure peeling edges of adhesive pipe markers. For the most secure hold, layer this tape over the edge of your pipe markers then wrap it around the full diameter of a pipe. Printed arrows on the tape's surface indicate the flow direction of your pipe's contents. Also known as pipe banding tape.
    Roll
    For Pipe
    OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    ID
    Arrow
    Spacing
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Color
    Message
    Color
    Each
    3/4" to 2"1"0.004"1083"2 3/4"Vinyl Plastic-50 to 140ASME A13.1PurpleWhite7970N29000000

    Pipe Marker Tape

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Marker Tape. Pipe Marker Tape.
    Also known as pipe banding tape, use this tape to secure peeling edges of adhesive pipe markers. For the most secure hold, layer this tape over the edge of your pipe markers then wrap it around the full diameter of a pipe.
    Roll
    For Pipe
    OD
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    ID
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    3/4" to 2"1"0.006"1083"Vinyl Plastic-20 to 140Purple7164N35000000

    Made-to-Order Adhesive-Back Pipe Markers

    Image of ProductInUse. Adhesive Back Mount. Front orientation. Pipe Markers. Made-to-Order Adhesive-Back Pipe Markers, Without Flow-Direction Arrow.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Markers. Made-to-Order Adhesive-Back Pipe Markers, Wraparound Mount, Adhesive Back.

    Adhesive Back Mount

    Adhesive Back

    Wraparound Mount

    Specify the message you need to label the contents of a pipe (two lines maximum, up to 28 characters per line, including spaces). Apply these markers directly onto clean, dry pipes.
    Adhesive Back—Adhesive-back only markers can be paired with pipe marker tape for a more secure hold. Just stick the tape over the edge of your marker then wrap it around the full diameter of the pipe. These markers don't have flow arrows—use them with flow arrow pipe markers to indicate flow and meet ASME A13.1.
    Wraparound Mount—Wraparound-mount markers are secured in place with an included adhesive strip.
    For Pipe OD
    Character
    Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Flow Direction
    Arrow
    Mount Type
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Purple with White Message
    1/4" to 3/4"1/4"3"3"0.004"YesAdhesive Back, WraparoundVinyl Plastic-40 to 170109498T211000000
    3/4" to 2 1/4"3/4"2"8"0.004"NoAdhesive BackVinyl Plastic-40 to 170109498T21200000
    2 1/2" to 7 7/8"1 3/4"2 1/4"13"0.004"NoAdhesive BackVinyl Plastic-40 to 17059498T21300000
    8" to 10"2 1/2"4"24"0.004"NoAdhesive BackVinyl Plastic-40 to 17019498T2140000
     
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