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Pipelines are used to convey liquids, gases, steam, and air but the contents cannot be identified by external appearance alone. As piping systems increase in number and complexity, a labeling system is essential to quickly identify pipes and hazards. Color coding is an effective way to communicate pipe contents and potential risks. Various standards like ANSI, IIAR, and ISO publish pipe color coding charts to ensure consistent and accurate labeling.

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Satish Lele

Pipelines are used to convey liquids, gases, steam, and air but the contents cannot be identified by external appearance alone. As piping systems increase in number and complexity, a labeling system is essential to quickly identify pipes and hazards. Color coding is an effective way to communicate pipe contents and potential risks. Various standards like ANSI, IIAR, and ISO publish pipe color coding charts to ensure consistent and accurate labeling.

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Color Coding: Pipelines are an important means of conveying liquids, gases, 2D Piping
steam and air. It is however impossible to find out what a pipeline contains 3D Piping
from its external appearance. As the number and complexity of piping Models
installations within any facility increases, so does the need for a system to
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and commitment to make its facilities safe, it is therefore required that all Exchanger
pipelines shall be clearly color coded and labeled, in accordance with the Agitator / Mixer
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gases to where they need to be. But, it is impossible to know what a pipe Exchanger
contains, or the hazards liquids and gases presents, from its external Agitator / Mixer
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systems in a facility is increasing. This means that a system that allows quick Filter
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information. The color coding of pipe (markers) has long been recognized as
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There are a variety of pipe color code systems. ANSI A13.1 is the most Contact Me
commonly used. Other organizations, such as IIAR, CGA and ISO, publish
pipe color coding systems for specific applications. How do you know how Cross Country
to mark the pipes in your facility? How will new hires quickly get up to Piping
speed on pipe marking color coding? It's easy. Just use a Pipe Color Code
Chart.
Pipe Color Code Charts that cover all of the major pipe marking standards in
the U.S. are available free.
ANSI A13.1 Pipe Color Code Chart: ANSI A13.1 pipe marking code is the
standard most often used for pipe marking. An estimated 90% of all pipes are
marked using the ANSI standard. The ANSI A13.1 Pipe Color Code Chart
shows the required text and background color combinations for each type of
fluid. In addition code shows the required label size and locations.
Pipe marking kit: This pipe color code chart is available either laminated or
non laminated. Pipe color code chart may be posted as a wall chart,
providing the pipe color coding information to anyone who needs it. Other
label printer options are available.
Commercial Building Color Code Chart: The color coding of pipes in
commercial buildings starts with the ANSI standard and pipe marking code
image expands on it by adding color bands to provide more detailed
information. Graphic Products has compiled a consensus standard based on
local codes and practices with the U.S. To make this information available
they have published a Commercial Building Pipe Color Chart showing the
color coding practices that are commonly being used in commercial
buildings and schools.
IIAR (International Institute for Ammonia Refrigeration) Pipe Color
Code Chart: The IIAR pipe marking system applies to ammonia pipes used
in ammonia refrigeration systems. Ammonia presents unique hazards and
having additional information about the pressure and liquid/vapor state of the
ammonia is important. The IIAR provides a pipe marking color coding
system that addresses these needs. A Pipe Color Code Chart showing the
IIAR standards is available.
Graphic Products also provides Pipe Color Code Charts that show the ISO
standards for marine pipe marking and the CGA standards for marking
medical gas pipes.
According to ANSI/ASME A13.1, pipe markers should conform to certain
requirements. The most recent update to the ANSI/ASME A13.1 code has
introduced a new color scheme that specifies which colors to use for pipe
labels. The code also specifies standards for the label sizes and placement.
In 2007 the ANSI/ASME A13.1 standard was updated and is now
recommended for all new pipe marker applications. For facilities with
existing pipe markers, it is recommended that they are updated for consistent
identification.
ANSI/ASME A13.1 Standard Label Colors: The current version of the
ANSI / ASME code uses a pipe labeling standards color code chart with six
standard color combinations, and four user-defined combinations, as shown
in the table below. The colors are based on the contents of the pipe in
general, the most hazardous feature of the contents should determine the
colors used.
Pipe Color Code Chart
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