Adam M Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi BlueRoom I have just started buying some equipment of my own and I was wondering what other people have on their equipment labels? Weather people just had a barcode and number or logo and phone number etc.. or even this item is owned buy (company name) for support ring (phone number)? Please give me ideas, I do like the idea of either a logo or the company name and defiantly individual numbers. All ideas will be greatly appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Console Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have the following:On hire from:Robert OxladeLighting and Sound ServicesMy MobileMy EmailMy Website I had the labels made up by Vine Lodge Products here.About £13 for 500I also use red and white insulating tape, although after 9 years, some of it is falling off and in need of replacement! Edit: updated link, and to add that I print my own PAT labels, and some items have barcodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 At work all of the equipment has 2 things, an ID label with a barcode, readable number of the barcode our web address very small, this is used for PAT testing and potential equipment tracking it is approx 5mm x 15mm. The other in big letters has the Company name, logo, telephone number and web address this is approx 40mm x 20mm. For each of the above we also have cable wrap versions which have a clear sticky bit which sticks back to itself. Each cable is then identified for length with different colours of leci tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 At work all of the equipment has 2 things, an ID label with a barcode, readable number of the barcode our web address very small, this is used for PAT testing and potential equipment tracking it is approx 5mm x 15mm. The other in big letters has the Company name, logo, telephone number and web address this is approx 40mm x 20mm. For each of the above we also have cable wrap versions which have a clear sticky bit which sticks back to itself. Each cable is then identified for length with different colours of leci tape. Hi Colin, Out of interest, where do you get your barcode cable labels, (the wrap around ones) made? THanks Dunc @ DCLX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffa Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 We use LeMark's PAL lables which are custom jobs (barcoded & logo'd) Have a look on the site LeMark site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsource Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 For equipment, we generate our own stock codes for various products, so they can be uniquely identified. For cables though, there is an easily identified labeling system..... LSL BM03 = Balanced mic 3mLSL BM06 = Balanced mic 6m LSL 16A-25 - 16A 25m extension LSL SPK4-20 = 4 way Speakon 20m etc, etc. It's really useful. All labels are printed on a Brother P-Touch 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Erm, is it really neccesary to denote "balanced" mic? Do you carry any unbalanced mic cables, and if you do would they use the XLR-3 connectors?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsource Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Erm, is it really neccesary to denote "balanced" mic? Do you carry any unbalanced mic cables, and if you do would they use the XLR-3 connectors? It's so the numpty's can tell the difference between Audio XLR's and 3 pin DMX cables, especially when out on a dry-hire. We also have a couple of DMX signal invert leads, on 3 pin XLR's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Except that 1) there is no such thing as 3pin DMX ( :D ) and 2) do you have huge long lengths of pin swapped leads? Mine are just under 1 foot, and are fluro green in colour, nothing can be mistaken for those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljoshua Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I had the labels made up by Vine Lodge Products here.About £13 for 500I also use red and white insulating tape, although after 9 years, some of it is falling off and in need of replacement! Edit: updated link, and to add that I print my own PAT labels, and some items have barcodes.I've Just ordered 500 Labels that read:http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee189/smalljoshua/label-1.jpg Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Resurrecting an old thread. What do people use to write on their PAL labels and more importantly what do they use to remove it after the job? We are finding it difficult to find the correct combination of writing and removal techniques. It needs to be cheap (we have a lot of boxes), the removal method needs to have no PPE requirement (all of the 'Sharpie' removal chemicals we have found require gloves as they are classed as ‘Harmfull’) any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Resurrecting an old thread. What do people use to write on their PAL labels and more importantly what do they use to remove it after the job? We are finding it difficult to find the correct combination of writing and removal techniques. It needs to be cheap (we have a lot of boxes), the removal method needs to have no PPE requirement (all of the 'Sharpie' removal chemicals we have found require gloves as they are classed as 'Harmfull') any ideas? I've never had any trouble removing sharpie with meths and a bit of elbow grease. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljoshua Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'm not too sure of the PPE requirements, but can't you just use Sharpie and IPA to remove? Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJones Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 We use the dedicated Le Mark permanent markers and their label remover spray. Never use Sharpies- it's an arse to totally remove! AndyJones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Ultra Fine Point Sharpie and IPA from CPC. We apply the IPA with a little trigger spray bottle and use a stockinette cloth to wipe it off. Most of the time it's short duration hires and cleaned off before going back on the shelf so getting stained in isn't an issue. Using the fine and medium tip sharpie, the ink seems to stain a bit more, but a second spray of IPA seems to shift it. I think it must be a solvent thing, because IIRC, using IPA on PAL pens doesn't work, same for PAL Clean on the sharpies. Could always use Lynx Deodorant to clean the sharpie off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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