{"id":408033,"date":"2021-01-22T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rebo.nl\/?page_id=408033"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:53:03","slug":"pipe-marking-iso-20560-1-solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rebo.nl\/en\/pipe-marking-iso-20560-1-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Printing pipe marking according to ISO 20560-1 standardisation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pipe marking according to ISO 20560-1 standardisation<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The ISO 20560-1 standard<\/strong> is an international standard that provides guidelines for pipe marking in industrial installations. The main purpose of this standard is to create global uniformity, replacing the variety of regulations that exist within different countries and regions with a single, uniform approach. <\/p>\n

Although there is no specific legislation for pipe marking, it can be enforced in many sectors. ISO 20560-1 describes how pipes that transport hazardous or critical substances must be marked. Pipe marking and warning symbols enable everyone to quickly and clearly identify the contents and the danger. <\/p>\n

By investing in a good and clear pipe marking, you avoid unnecessary suffering, high costs and also guarantee a better understanding of the construction!<\/p>\n

Discover our solutions to print your own pipe marking!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pipe marking stickers: what you need to know<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A number of factors such as dust type (category), pipe diameter and flow direction have a strong influence on the style and format of pipe stickers<\/span>.
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The basic elements of a pipe marker<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A correct pipe marker consists of 4 basic elements:<\/span><\/p>\n


\n1.<\/strong><\/span> Basic identification colour
\n2.<\/strong><\/span> Substance name
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\n4.<\/span><\/strong> Warning symbols, GHS symbols (or both)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hazardous substances<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAlkalis<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gas (liquid or gaseous)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFire extinguishing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Acids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAir<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Substance categories in colour (basic identification colours)<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A significant advantage of the ISO 20560-1 standardisation is the establishment of basic identification colours, <\/em>the colour codings that will be applied worldwide. This is invaluable for both the industry and emergency and rescue services.
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There are 3 different sizes of pipe markers where the width of the base identification colour is determined by the diameter of the pipe marking<\/strong>.
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Pipes up to 150mm<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The basic identification colour of pipes up to 150 mm in diameter should be at least 85 mm wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pipes from 150mm ~ 500mm<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The minimum width of the base identification colour of pipes with a diameter of 150 to 500mm is 120mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pipes from 500mm<\/span><\/h4>\n

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For pipes with diameters from 500mm and larger, the basic ID colour should be at least 200mm wide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Other guidelines and rules for pipe marking stickers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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There are some additional guidelines that determine the layout, positioning and visibility of pipe stickers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> The minimum letter height<\/strong> is 7mm and symbols must be at least 20mm high<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> The minimum height of the flow direction indicator<\/strong> (arrow) is 10mm<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Pipes that are visible on two sides<\/strong> require (pipe) markings on both sides<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Pipe marking must be placed on important places<\/strong> such as tap and branch points, valves, on either side of walls and other zone boundaries and at the beginning and end of pipe racks, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

More details can be found on the official ISO 20560-1 website: https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/86049.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Printing your own pipe markings or ordering ready-made?<\/p>\n

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We offer a variety of pipe marking solutions including printers that allow you to print all the pipe marking you need yourself, in single or multiple colours. You can use our exclusive SMS-R1 Pipe marking software<\/strong> that allows you to easily and quickly print all pipe markings according to ISO 20560-1 standards. Would you rather order ready-made pipe markings anyway? That’s also possible!
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The ideal printer for pipe marking<\/h3><\/div>

When it comes to pipe marking, the SMS-R1 is the most advanced and user-friendly system. With this printer, you can produce pipe markers on high speed<\/strong>, in multiple colours<\/strong> and various sizes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To make pipe marking printing as easy as possible, we have developed a exclusive Pipe Marking application<\/strong>, that lets you effortlessly print pipe markers that fully comply with ISO 20560-1:2020 standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pipe marking print application (for NiceLabel)<\/h3><\/div>

With the exclusive Pipe Marking application for the SMS-R1, producing your pipe identification is now even easier!
\nPrint pipe markings fully compliant with NEN-ISO 20560-1 standards<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Print the 3 standard sizes<\/b>
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\n\u2022<\/span><\/strong> Determine the style<\/b> of symbols and arrows
\n\u2022<\/span><\/strong> Add extra texts<\/b>
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Easily manage the substance database yourself by adding new substances, changing existing substances or deleting them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you know which pipe needs marking, the application makes it easy to choose the right size sticker.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Choose from flow direction indicators (arrows) with or without background colour and set the background colour of the symbols yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you want all pipe markers with the same flow direction or do you prefer different ones? The flow direction is chosen flexibly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GHS and warning symbols are easy to find using the icon legend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can use the additional text field for specifications, instructions and other\/extra information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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