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

    Food And Beverage Ink Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Food And Beverage Ink Markers, Fine.
    Image of Product. Retractable Bold Tip. Front orientation. Markers. Food And Beverage Ink Markers, Bold, Retractable-Tip Cap.

    Fine

    Retractable Bold Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Food And Beverage Ink Markers, Extra Bold.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. Food And Beverage Ink Markers, Ultra Bold.

    Extra Bold

    Ultra Bold

    Mark storage containers, processing equipment, and other surfaces in your food plant without risking contamination. These markers work best on clean, dry surfaces. The wider a marker’s stroke width, the larger and bolder its markings will be.
    Retractable-Tip Cap—Markers with a retractable tip don’t have a cap, so they have one fewer piece that could fall into food.
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520—FDA-compliant markers have a plastic body or cap that's approved for direct contact with food. To comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs, they contain metal and chemical additives, so they’ll be picked up by metal detectors or X-ray machines if they fall in your line.
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    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FinePoint1 mmConcrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodInstant40° F to 100° FNot RatedPlasticFood and Beverage
    		Push OnBlack4348T13500000
    BoldRound2.5 mmConcrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodInstant40° F to 100° FNot RatedPlasticFood and Beverage
    		Retractable TipBlack, Blue, Green, Red4348T1300000
    Extra BoldChisel5 mmConcrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodInstant40° F to 100° FNot RatedPlasticFood and Beverage
    		Push OnBlack, Blue, Green, Red4348T110000
    Ultra BoldFlat16 mmConcrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodInstant40° F to 100° FNot RatedAluminum
    		Food and Beverage
    		Push OnBlack4348T13600000
     

    Metal-Detectable Highlighters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Highlighters. Metal-Detectable Highlighters.
    Commonly used in food processing facilities, these highlighters are made of a plastic that can be detected with a metal-sensing device. They make fluorescent marks that draw attention to text and won’t bleed through paper.
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    Push OnExtra Bold5Glass, Metal, Paper, WoodInstant40 to 100FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		Fluorescent Blue, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow4348T1200000

    Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Any-Angle Ink Pens

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pens. Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Any-Angle Ink Pens .
    Write at any angle in food-, pharmaceutical-, and cosmetics-processing plants—these pens contain metal and chemical additives that set off metal detectors and show up on X-rays if they fall into your line. Bright blue in color, they’re easy to find and retrieve. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to make sure contaminated food doesn’t leave your plant. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    These pens have pressurized ink, so you can write at any angle, even upside down. They also work on wet, greasy, and powdery surfaces, as well as in extremely hot and cold environments.
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    FineBallpoint1PlasticBluePaper0 to 390Food and Beverage, Outdoor, WetPocket ClipBlackFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		8950N1200000
    FineBallpoint1PlasticBluePaper0 to 390Food and Beverage, Outdoor, WetPocket ClipBlueFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		8950N110000
    Replacement Pen Refills
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ink. Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Any-Angle Ink Pens .
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    Fine18950N14000008950N1300000

    Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags

    Label totes, ingredient bags, racks, and other items to keep your food processing plant organized. These tags are laminated with aluminum, so they’ll set off metal detectors if they fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to make sure contaminated food doesn’t leave your plant. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food. You can leave them attached to batches of food as they cook, unless the oven temperature exceeds 400° F. To help you follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), they come in several colors—use one color for each line or area of your plant to reduce the chance of cross contamination.
    Each tag has a top layer of cardstock that you can write on with a food-grade permanent marker or pen. The cardstock is durable; it resists water and chemicals. On the back, these tags have a glossy film that makes them hard to tear.
    Blank Tags
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (White). Front orientation. White. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Blue). Front orientation. Blue. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Gray). Front orientation. Gray. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Green). Front orientation. Green. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Orange). Front orientation. Orange. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (White)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Blue)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Gray)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Green)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Orange)

    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Pink). Front orientation. Pink. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Red). Front orientation. Red. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd. (Yellow). Front orientation. Yellow. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 7 1/2" High, 1" Wide.
    Image of Product. 11" Ht.×1 3/4" Wd. (Blue). Front orientation. Blue. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 11" High, 1 3/4" Wide.
    Image of Product. 11" Ht.×1 3/4" Wd. (Green). Front orientation. Green. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 11" High, 1 3/4" Wide.

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Pink)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Red)

    7 1/2" Ht.×1" Wd.

    (Yellow)

    11"

    Ht.×1 3/4" Wd.

    (Blue)

    11"

    Ht.×1 3/4" Wd.

    (Green)

    Image of Product. 11" Ht.×1 3/4" Wd. (Red). Front orientation. Red. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 11" High, 1 3/4" Wide.
    Image of Product. 11" Ht.×1 3/4" Wd. (Yellow). Front orientation. Yellow. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 11" High, 1 3/4" Wide.
    Image of Product. 12" Ht.×3 1/8" Wd. (Green). Front orientation. Green. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 12" High, 3 1/8" Wide.
    Image of Product. 12" Ht.×3 1/8" Wd. (Orange). Front orientation. Orange. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 12" High, 3 1/8" Wide.
    Image of Product. 12" Ht.×3 1/8" Wd. (Red). Front orientation. Red. Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags, 12" High, 3 1/8" Wide.

    11"

    Ht.×1

    3/4" Wd.

    (Red)

    11"

    Ht.×1 3/4" Wd.

    (Yellow)

    12"

    Ht.×3 1/8" Wd.

    (Green)

    12"

    Ht.×3 1/8" Wd.

    (Orange)

    12"

    Ht.×3 1/8" Wd.

    (Red)

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    7 1/2"1"0.276"Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock1/2"1 3/16"-5 to 400FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520    		White, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow1006938N1000000
    11"1 3/4"0.276"Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock3/4"2 3/8"-5 to 400FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520    		Blue, Green, Red, Yellow506938N200000
    12"3 1/8"0.276"Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock2"3 1/4"-5 to 400FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520    		Green, Orange, Red256938N300000

    Metal-Detectable Ink Pens

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pens. Metal-Detectable Ink Pens .
    Commonly used in food processing facilities, these pens are made of a plastic that can be detected with a metal-sensing device.
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    FineBallpoint0.9PaperFood and Beverage
    		Pocket ClipFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		Black, Blue, Green, Red5476T1100000
    FineRoller Ball1.2PaperFood and Beverage
    		Pocket ClipFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		Black, Blue5476T120000

    Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Stylus Pens

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Stylus Pens. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Stylus Pens .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stylus Pens. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Stylus Pens .
    For touchscreen devices near food lines, these pens write without scratching or smudging your screen and have additives to trigger metal detectors and X-rays if dropped in your batch. These additives help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. And because these pens are blue, they’re easy to spot and retrieve. They come as one piece, so there are no loose parts that could fall into your line or spaces where bacteria could grow. FDA compliant, they’re also safe to touch food.
    The pointed tip on these pens is more precise than a fingertip. However, since they’re not conductive, these pens won’t work on touch screens that require electricity from a finger.
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    PlasticPointPlasticTouchscreensPocket ClipBlueFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		7369N1200000

    Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Plastic Write-On Tags

    Label machines and other equipment in your food processing plant while reducing the risk of contaminating the food. These tags contain metal and chemical additives that will set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines if they—or any piece of them—fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. Available in a variety of colors, they also help you follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Use one color for each line or area of your plant to reduce the chance of cross contamination. All of these tags are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    Made of polypropylene, these tags withstand high-temperature washdowns and chemicals used for cleaning. Write on them with markers that are for use with food and beverage or laser engrave them.
    Blank Tags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Plastic Write-On Tags, Blank Tags.
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    4 3/4"2 3/4"0.11"0.5"1"FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		Blue, Green, Red, Yellow3596N200000103596N5000000
     
    Blank Tags with Notched-Loop Tag Holder
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Plastic Write-On Tags, Blank Tags with Notched-Loop Tag Holder.
    Tags with a notched loop attach to items by looping around them—no string, chain, or cable tie required.
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    Polypropylene
    2 1/2"3 1/2"0.08"Polypropylene8 3/4"FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		Blue, Green, Red, Yellow3596N400000253596N3000000
     

    Metal-Detector-Grade Buried Pipe and Cable Warning Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Tape. Metal-Detector-Grade Buried Pipe and Cable Warning Tape .
    Made of aluminum, this tape can be detected using nonferrous metal detectors. Bury it above piping and cable to warn excavators and prevent damage.
    250 ft. Long
    1,000 ft. Long
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    Caution Buried Sewer Line BelowRollBlack2"0.005"StandardYesAluminumGreen/White60005T3900000060005T15000000
    Caution Electrical Line Buried BelowRollBlack2"0.005"StandardYesAluminumRed/White60005T350000060005T1300000
    Caution Gas Line Buried BelowRollBlack2"0.005"StandardYesAluminumWhite/Yellow60005T290000060005T1100000
    Caution Telephone Line Buried BelowRollBlack2"0.005"StandardYesAluminumOrange/White60005T370000060005T1400000
    Caution Water Line Buried BelowRollBlack2"0.005"StandardYesAluminumBlue/White60005T310000060005T1200000

    Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Lockout/Tagout Tags

    Designed for use with food and beverage, these tags remind workers to use lockout devices and procedures to prevent unexpected machine startups during maintenance and repair work while reducing the risk of contaminating the food. They contain metal and chemical additives that will set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines if they fall into your food processing lines. They’re also blue with a lockout label on each side, so they’re easy to spot. The labels, however, are not detectable if they peel or scrape off. Use these tags to help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. They’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    Made of polypropylene, these tags are durable to withstand repeated use. Write on them with markers that are for use with food and beverage. A large hole makes these tags easy to hang.
    Danger—Locked Out Do Not Operate—My Life Is On The Line (English)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Tags. Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Lockout/Tagout Tags.
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    Polypropylene4 3/4"2 3/4"1/8"1"1/2"FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010
    FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297    		BlueBlack/Red/White6918N1100000
     
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