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Discover why cable labelling is a natural fit for engraving businesses. One UK engraver shares how the Fox-in-a-Box system transformed th...
Discover how custom engraved traffolyte labels solve the labelling challenge for broadcast cabling in Premier League stadiums, with fast ...
Silver Fox® is exhibiting at DPRTE 2026 on the Make UK Defence Pavilion. Visit Stand M19 to see Fox-in-a-Box® live and discuss your defen...
Parliament's £40 billion restoration reveals what happens when cable labelling is neglected. Discover LSZH label requirements, BS 7671 co...
Discover how to select wire markers and cable labels for aerospace wiring harnesses. Covers environmental challenges, MIL-STD testing sta...
Learn what makes good label design software for engineers, from visual design tools to spreadsheet import and barcode support. Covers the...
Everything you need to know about cable labels: types, what to print, identification strategies, and readability tips for electrical, dat...
Plan your thermal label printing projects with the free Labels Per Ribbon Calculator. Estimate ribbon usage, reduce waste, and budget acc...
Mercury Engineering needed to label thousands of cables and patch panels across a data centre build. See how Fox-in-a-Box® streamlined th...
The NTSB investigation into the Baltimore bridge incident identified wire-label placement among contributing factors. This article consid...
Discover how thermal transfer ribbons produce durable industrial labels. Covers ribbon types, width selection, storage, and why ribbon ch...
Discover when to use self-laminating wrap around labels for cable identification. Covers data centres, network cabling, fibre optics, app...
Discover why cable labelling should be planned from the start of every project. Covers safety benefits, long-term savings, and best pract...
Discover what asset tags are, why they matter for equipment management, and how to implement an effective tagging system using barcodes, ...
Discover what traffolyte is, why it's been the industry standard for engraved panel labels since 1927, and when this durable material is ...
Non-shrink cable markers offer 25× faster wire marking than ferrules with no heat gun needed. Covers the figure-of-eight grip design, LSZ...
A practical guide to selecting cable labels and wire markers that match your environment, comply with UK standards, and save time during ...
From Jack Kilby's 1960s invention to modern cable label printers, explore how thermal transfer technology became the standard for durable...
Silver Fox joins Make UK Defence, reinforcing its commitment to UK defence with British-made cable labelling systems. Over 45 years of UK...
When 60 million people lost power across Spain and Portugal, digital systems failed. Learn why printed cable labels provide essential res...
Discover how Silver Fox® is supporting the University of Hertfordshire's Formula Student racing team with professional cable labelling to...
Learn how to choose between QR codes, DataMatrix, barcodes, and printed text for asset labelling. Covers durability, network requirements...
A complete guide to pipe labelling standards including ISO 20560 and BS 1710. Learn about colour coding, required elements, label placeme...
Learn why LSZH cable labels are mandatory for the London Underground and how Silver Fox® Fox-Flo® labels meet LUL1-085 fire safety standa...
Understand static vs dynamic QR codes for asset tracking and equipment labelling. Learn which type works best for your industrial cable a...
Discover how efficient cable labelling helps data centre projects overcome UK construction labour shortages. Includes case study: 3 weeks...
Master cable labelling after termination with this practical guide. Covers wrap-around labels, tie-on options, LSZH materials, and applic...
Discover how Silver Fox® Labacus Innovator® connects to Fluke Networks® LinkWare™ Live to eliminate manual data entry, reduce labelling e...
Understand the US CL2 cable classification and how it compares to UK standards. Includes guidance on proper cable labelling for complianc...
A practical guide to marking cables in low smoke zero halogen environments. Covers compliance standards, label selection, and LSZH-certif...
Learn how to label fibre optic cables effectively using flag labels, thermal printing options, and Fibre Prøds for wrap-around compatibil...
A practical guide to cable labelling in data centres and network environments. Covers standards compliance, label selection, patch panel ...
A practical guide to accurate patch panel labelling using the Prolab® Patch Panel Module. Includes Fluke Networks® LinkWare™ Live and AEM...
Understand LSZH cable labels: what they are, why fire safety regulations require them, and how to choose compliant labels for rail, marin...
Learn how barcode and QR code labelling transforms asset tracking and cable identification. Covers implementation, benefits, and real-wor...
Learn how to choose and apply cable labels for industrial environments. Covers materials, printing methods, and best practices for durabl...
A practical guide to wire markers and cable labels for industrial applications. Learn which label types suit different environments and h...
A comprehensive guide to cable labelling for professionals. Covers material selection, labelling techniques, environmental factors, and h...
Understand the differences between QR codes, barcodes and Data Matrix codes for cable and equipment labelling. Learn how Silver Fox's GS1...
Selecting the right cable labelling supplier affects project timelines, label durability, and maintenance costs. Learn the key factors en...
Understand ANSI/TIA-606 cable labelling requirements for telecommunications infrastructure. Covers administration classes, colour coding,...
Understand cable glands, earth tags, and selection criteria. Plus, discover why cable labelling at gland entry points is critical for saf...
Understand the difference between low smoke (LSF) and low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) materials. This guide covers UK standards, testing, a...
Understand BS 1710:2014 pipe marking requirements including colour coding, label placement, and durable identification solutions for UK i...
Discover how resistor colour codes work and why broadcast engineers use them for cable identification. Learn to read colour bands and exp...
