Preprinted Labels vs. Custom On-Demand Printing: Choosing the Right Option
Two ways to produce industrial labels: order preprinted from Silver Fox® or print on demand with a thermal transfer printer. Each has the...
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Technical resources, application guides & industry insights
Browse our library of expert articles, application guides, technical documentation, and industry news to support your cable labeling and identification projects across US and North American markets.
Network Cable Management: Keep Racks, Patch Panels, and Cables Under Control
Practical guidance for network installers and IT technicians: plan routes, label both ends, and document every cable so racks stay mainta...
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Wire Color Coding in the USA: Improving Electrical Safety, One Wire at a Time
Black for hot, white for neutral, green for ground. What NEC actually mandates, what is US industry convention, and how cable labeling re...
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Labeling Cables and Wires
Cable identification selection guide: how to match marker, material, format, and printer to the job for IDs that survive the asset's full...
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How to Select the Right Cable Marker for Your Next Job
A practical selection guide for wire and cable markers: match material, format, gauge, and timing to the job, then pair with the right th...
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Fox-in-a-Box® & Labacus Innovator®: Time-Saving Cable Labeling for US Electrical Contractors
How Fox-in-a-Box® and Labacus Innovator® consolidate cable, wire, and panel labeling on US electrical jobs: 200+ formats, one printer, on...
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Choosing the Best Cable and Wire Labels for Industrial Use
How to match label material and format to industrial environments: temperature, UV, chemicals, surface, and US standards (UL 969, NEC, OS...
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What International Exhibitors Should Pack for the BICSI Winter Conference
A practical packing guide for international exhibitors at BICSI Winter Conference: labeling demos, tech kit, Florida-ready clothing, foll...
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How to Label a Wiring Block: A Comprehensive Guide
Plan, label, and verify wiring blocks so circuits stay organized and ANSI/TIA-606 compliance is built in. Krone, 110, and terminal blocks...
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Cable Outer Diameter (OD): How to Measure It for Labeling
Cable outer diameter (OD) explained: how to measure it, and how Silver Fox® labels match every cable size, from 0.08 in (2 mm) fiber to 1...
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How to Label Equipment Outdoors: UV Resistant Cable Labels That Last
A practical guide to choosing outdoor cable labels and equipment labels that withstand UV exposure, weather, abrasion, and temperature ex...
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Heat Shrink Labels: Sizing, Printing, and Application Guide
Learn how to size, print, and apply heat shrink labels for cables and wires. Covers shrink ratios, thermal transfer printing with Fox-in-...
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