{"product_id":"valve-tags","title":"Engraved Valve Tags 1.6mm | Pipe \u0026 HVAC ID UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"pg-lead\"\u003ePermanent, high-contrast identification for valves, pipework and plant rooms - laser-engraved into 1.6mm two-ply laminate that resists moisture, oils and cleaning chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lasers cut through the top ply to expose a contrasting core, so the text is physically engraved into the tag rather than printed on top. It will not wipe off during maintenance or fade in a warm plant room. Tags are cut from the same material as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-5-laser-laminate\"\u003eengraved laminate labels\u003c\/a\u003e, so matching panel and pipe labels can be produced alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6mm two-ply engraving laminate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTen combinations, including safety red and yellow and brushed metallics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTag only, or supplied with ball chain ready to fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEngraving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom text, automatic sequential numbering, or your CSV schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant rooms and outdoors; resists moisture, oils and abrasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum order\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne tag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy specify engraved tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003ePermanent engraved text\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBecause the legend is cut through the surface layer, condensation, solvents and regular handling won't rub it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eColour-coded by service\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse different two-ply colours for heating, chilled water, gas and mains water so services are easy to identify at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eNumbered runs and schedules\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGive us a start number or upload a spreadsheet and we sequence the set directly from your valve schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eSeven standard diameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom 25mm tags for compact manifolds up to 100mm discs for risers and main isolation valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTag size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-size pd-size--s\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense manifolds and grouped valves where space is tight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-size pd-size--m\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral valve, pipe and HVAC identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pd-size pd-size--l\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 – 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRisers and main isolation valves that must be found quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow your text reaches us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-options\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom text\u003c\/strong\u003e - type the wording for each tag, line by line, straight into the configurator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequential numbering\u003c\/strong\u003e - give a start number and we number the whole run in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCSV or spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e - upload your valve schedule as a CSV, XLS, XLSX, ODS or TXT file and we engrave each tag to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere these tags are used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-taglist\"\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pg-taglist__items\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eValve identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlant room schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHVAC commissioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeating and chilled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGas and mains marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProcess pipework\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSprinkler and fire systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlanned maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFacilities management\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAsset and inspection tagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely specified on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/construction\"\u003econstruction\u003c\/a\u003e and facilities contracts. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/engraved-labels\"\u003eengraved labels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/traffolyte-labels\"\u003eTraffolyte labels\u003c\/a\u003e for matching panel and pipe legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking from a valve schedule?\u003c\/strong\u003e Upload your valve list as a CSV or spreadsheet and we will set out every tag from it, send a proof for approval, and engrave the set. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/artwork-guide\"\u003eartwork guide\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer to supply your own layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWhat size valve tags should I order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eSeven diameters from 25mm to 100mm. Match the tag to how far away it has to be read and how much room there is: small tags suit a dense manifold where space is tight, larger ones suit a riser or a main isolation valve that needs identifying from across the plant room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eCan you engrave a numbered run automatically?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eYes. Enter a start number and we sequence the whole set for you, so a run of 200 tags needs one instruction rather than 200. You can also upload a CSV or spreadsheet of your valve schedule and we engrave each tag to match it - quicker and far more reliable than transcribing a long list by hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eHow do the tags fix to the pipework?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eOrder tags on their own or supplied with ball chain ready to fit. Chain is the usual choice for valves and spindles where nothing can be drilled or stuck; holes and self-adhesive backing are also available if you need them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWill the engraving survive a plant room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eYes. The lettering is cut through the top ply to expose the contrasting core, so there is no ink or print to wipe off. The laminate resists moisture, condensation, oils, cleaning chemicals and abrasion, which is why it stays legible for years where a printed label would not.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eCan I colour-code tags by service?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eThat is one of the main reasons to specify them. Choose from the full two-ply colour range, including safety red and yellow plus brushed silver and gold, so heating, chilled water, gas and mains are distinguishable at a glance without reading a single tag.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eIs there a minimum order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eNo minimum - order a single replacement tag if that is all you need. Volume discounts apply for larger plant-room schedules - the configurator shows the saving as you change quantity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your diameter, colour, chain option and quantity in the configurator above for an instant trade price, then type your tag text, set a start number or upload your schedule. Every set is proofed, engraved in-house in Cradley Heath, checked and dispatched UK-wide. Prices exclude VAT. Working to a full plant-room schedule? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eSend us your tag list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805155635354,"sku":"1-5-laminate-1","price":1.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1883\/4842\/files\/1.jpg?v=1784805685","url":"https:\/\/tradeengraving.co.uk\/products\/valve-tags","provider":"Trade Engraving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}