Industrial hose identification is shifting away from traditional engraved metal tags toward durable printable materials that allow faster production and easier data updates.
At this year’s Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) event in Perth, Certags demonstrated its print-on-site hose tagging system designed for harsh industrial environments.
Certags manufactures heavy-duty tags and labels used across lifting, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial sectors. With 25 years of manufacturing experience, the company specialises in durable identification materials designed for demanding operating conditions.
At EXA, the company showcased its ComplyPro thermal transfer printer, a system that enables operators to produce industrial hose identification tags directly onsite.
The printer allows variable information to be added to tags as required, including pressure ratings, inspection details, barcodes, QR codes, and sequential numbering.
Shaun Tait, National Sales Manager at Certags, said the ability to produce tags onsite is becoming increasingly valuable for industrial operators.
“A lot of the information on hose identification tags varies from company to company,” Tait said.
“The ability to print new labels on the spot allows operators to update hose information quickly and produce durable tags onsite in seconds.”
The ComplyPro system is designed to work with Certags’ Heavy-Duty Clearwraps, self-laminating hose tags that protect printed information from abrasion, chemicals, and harsh environments.
Alongside Clearwraps, Certags also produces PolyDyne, a proprietary label material engineered for demanding industrial applications. Manufactured from extra-thick industrial PVC with a high-strength adhesive, PolyDyne is designed for permanent equipment identification and is available as both preprinted labels and printable label stock.
Tait said the move toward printable tagging systems is reducing the reliance on traditional engraved metal tags.
“One of the biggest changes we’ve seen is a traditionally metal tag industry moving toward durable printable materials,” he said.
“These tags are quicker to produce, easier to customise, and significantly reduce the time and cost associated with engraved metal tags.”