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Flag labels

In a full patch panel, cords sit shoulder to shoulder, and an ID wrapped around a jacket faces the wrong way half the time. A flag label wraps around the cable once, then its ends close into a flat flag that sticks out to the side, right where you look.

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How a flag label works

The middle of the label wraps around the cable. The two ends stick together back to back and form the flag. With the ID printed on both halves, it reads from either side.

Flag or wrap marker?

Situation Flag label Wrap marker
Dense bundle or full patch panel Reads without turning the cable May face away from you
Long ID or a barcode Flat surface, easy to read and scan Print curves around the jacket
Tight space behind a door or cover Sticks out and can catch Sits flush with the jacket
Cable moved often Can be bent or torn if pulled Nothing sticks out

At a glance

  • Material: vinyl or polyester.
  • Color: white as standard; other colors on request.
  • Printing: thermal transfer.
  • Supply: blank rolls for your printer, or printed to your spec.

Questions about flag labels

What size of flag do I need?

Usually the size you use now: send it, or a photo of your flag next to a ruler. If you are starting from scratch, send the cord diameter and the longest ID, and we help you choose.

Can I print the ID on both sides?

Yes. Print the ID on both halves of the label, and once folded it reads from either side of the bundle.

Will a flag catch on other cables?

In a tight space it can. Where cables get pulled through often, or a door closes over them, a wrap marker is the safer choice.

QuoteNot sure which label fits? Send a photo of the label you use today, and we will tell you what matches.

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