Directional Flow Arrow Tape
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Submittal & spec sheet
DuraMark™ Direction Flow Arrow Tape PDF
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DESCRIPTIONS
CraftMark’s DuraMark™ Direction Flow Arrow Tape is the finishing touch to our DuraMark™ pipe marker system. DuraMark™ Direction Flow Tapes are manufactured with the industry’s most durable, long-lasting vinyl with an aggressive acrylic adhesive backing. Now available in five standard styles/sizes to effectively mark pipes with an outside diameter of .75” to over 10”+. Craftmark sizes and color schemes and arrow height all conform 100% to ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Scheme for The Identification of Piping Systems.
* Full 30 yard rolls*
* Full 30 yard rolls*
COMPLIANCE
• Complies 100% to ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems for arrow size, arrow color, background color, color field width when used on size compatible piping.
• Complies with ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color Code.
• Complies with standards set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule # 1168
• Complies with the Green Seal Standard, GS-36 for Commercial Adhesives pertaining to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Self-Stick backing contains less than 4.4g/Liter of VOC-volatile organic compounds.
• Complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act
• Complies with ANSI Z535.1 Safety Color Code.
• Complies with standards set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule # 1168
• Complies with the Green Seal Standard, GS-36 for Commercial Adhesives pertaining to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Self-Stick backing contains less than 4.4g/Liter of VOC-volatile organic compounds.
• Complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Meets ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Standard for Pipe Identification Systems for arrow size, arrow color and background color.
• Durable, premium grade vinyl material.
• Rugged UV inhibiting inks.
• Excellent adhesion to piping and insulation covering.
• Great for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Bright ASME conforming background colors
• Background color complies 100% with ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023
• Arrow height complies 100% with ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023
• Installs quickly in new and existing facilities.
• Serves to secure markers to pipe as well as indicate flow direction.
• Provides 360° visibility of flow direction.
• 90 ft (30 yd) rolls: about 344 bands per roll on 1" pipe, 172 on 2", 115 on 3", 86 on 4", 68 on 5", 57 on 6", 49 on 7", 43 on 8", 38 on 9", 34 on 10".
• In-stock legends for immediate shipment.
• Available in five standard styles/sizes.
• Choose from 15 standard color combinations.
• Custom color combinations available (10 roll minimum per color combination and size).
• Sizes to fit pipe .75” thru 10”+
*Full 30 yard rolls*
• Durable, premium grade vinyl material.
• Rugged UV inhibiting inks.
• Excellent adhesion to piping and insulation covering.
• Great for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Bright ASME conforming background colors
• Background color complies 100% with ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023
• Arrow height complies 100% with ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023
• Installs quickly in new and existing facilities.
• Serves to secure markers to pipe as well as indicate flow direction.
• Provides 360° visibility of flow direction.
• 90 ft (30 yd) rolls: about 344 bands per roll on 1" pipe, 172 on 2", 115 on 3", 86 on 4", 68 on 5", 57 on 6", 49 on 7", 43 on 8", 38 on 9", 34 on 10".
• In-stock legends for immediate shipment.
• Available in five standard styles/sizes.
• Choose from 15 standard color combinations.
• Custom color combinations available (10 roll minimum per color combination and size).
• Sizes to fit pipe .75” thru 10”+
*Full 30 yard rolls*
OVERVIEW
• Meets ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Standard for Pipe Identification Systems for arrow size, arrow color and background color.
• Durable vinyl is excellent for both indoor and outdoor use on clean dry surfaces.
• Good chemical, oil and water resistance.
• Available in five standard styles/sizes to fit pipes from .75” to 10”+.
• Durable vinyl is excellent for both indoor and outdoor use on clean dry surfaces.
• Good chemical, oil and water resistance.
• Available in five standard styles/sizes to fit pipes from .75” to 10”+.
ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Color Standards
ASME (ANSI) A13.1-2023 Length of Color Field Standard
| Fluid Service | Background Color |
|---|---|
| Fire Quenching Fluids | Safety Red |
| Toxic and Corrosive Fluids | Safety Orange |
| Flammable, Combustible or Oxidizing Fluids | Safety Yellow |
| Steam, Steam Condensate, Boiler Feedwater or Other Hot Water | Safety Gray |
| Potable, Cooling or Other Cold Water | Safety Green |
| Compressed Air | Safety Blue |
| To Be Defined By The User | Safety Purple |
| To Be Defined By The User | Safety White |
| To Be Defined By The User | Safety Brown |
| To Be Defined By The User | Safety Black |
| Outside Diameter of Pipe Or Covering | Length of Color Field |
|---|---|
| .75” to 1.25” | 8” |
| 1” to 2” | 8” |
| 2.25” to 6” | 12” |
| 6” to 8” | 12” |
| 8” to 10” | 24” |
| 10”+ | 32” |
Download the 2023 charts: ASME A13.1-2023 color chart (PDF) · Letter size & color field length (PDF) · All industry standards
Specifications
Material Characteristics
| Use & Application | For marking all varieties of pipe-especially rusty, wet, damp, oily or especially dirty pipe. Also used as a labor saver on installations. |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| Unit quantity | 1 |
| Unit per package | 1-30 yd roll |
| trade name | Craftmark DuraMark™ Direction Flow Tape |
| brand name | Craftmark™ |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United States of America |
| hts code | 3919.90.5060 |
MATERIAL TYPE
Vinyl Plastic
adhesive
Permanent Acrylic Adhesive backing.
surface preparations
Apply to cleaned and dried pipe and/or pipe covering.
Indoor/Outdoor Use
Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Compatible Surface Types
Curved surface compatible.
Average Outdoor Durability
8+ years average outdoor durability. Results vary based on location, environmental conditions and varies with background color.
Moisture Resistance
Excellent moisture resistance.
Chemical Resistance
Excellent resistance to most petroleum solvents and low aliphatic alcohols.
Service Temperature Range
-40℉ to 180℉ (-40℃ to 82℃)
Minimum Service Temperature
-40℉
Maximum Service Temperature
180℉
Application Temperature
50℉
Abrasion Resistance
Good abrasion resistance.
Gloss
60 units (20° gloss test)
Storage Stability
1 year storage and shelf life when stored at 70° F (21°C) and 50% max relative humidity.
Product Dimensions
Product WEIGHT
| Style/Size | Overall Size | Height | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½” Tape | .5” x 5” | .5" | 5" |
| 1" Tape | 1” x 5” | 1" | 5" |
| 2" Tape | 2” x 5” | 2" | 5" |
| 4" Tape | 4” x 5” | 4" | 5" |
| 6" Tape | 6” x 5” | 6" | 5" |
| Style/Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| ½” Tape | .265 # |
| 1” Tape | .55 # |
| 2” Tape | .99 # |
| 4” Tape | 1.575 # |
| 6” Tape | 2.465 # |
Product Size Compatibility
| Style/Size | Overall Size | MINIMUM OUTSIDE PIPE DIAMETER |
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE PIPE DIAMETER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½” Tape | .75” TO 1.25” | .75" | 1.25" |
| 1" Tape | 1.5” TO 2” | 1.5” | 2” |
| 2" Tape | 2.25” TO 6” | 2.25” | 6" |
| 4" Tape | 6” TO 10” | 6" | 10” |
| 6" Tape | 10”+ | 10” | + |
WARRANTY
Craftmark Pipe Marker products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for himself their adaptability for the intended use in a specific geographic location. Craftmark Pipe Markers warrants to the buyer that’s its products are free from defects in material and workmanship but ,limits its obligation to replacement of the product only.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, and of any other obligations or liability on Craftmark Pipe Marker’s part. Under no circumstance will Craftmark Pipe Markers be liable for any loss, damage, expense or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use Craftmark Pipe Marker products.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, and of any other obligations or liability on Craftmark Pipe Marker’s part. Under no circumstance will Craftmark Pipe Markers be liable for any loss, damage, expense or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use Craftmark Pipe Marker products.