Sustainable identification solutions – For all components in the control cabinet

Sustainable identification solutions – For all components in the control cabinet | Phoenix Contact

Sustainable marking material We mark your control cabinet sustainably At Phoenix Contact, we are creating a sustainable future based on our passion for technology and innovation. Our actions are guided by the principles of conserving resources and protecting the environment and climate. With our sustainable identification solutions, we help to reduce the overall carbon footprint of a control cabinet. Sustainable identification Mark your control cabinet sustainably. Our resource-saving marking portfolio is optimally designed for use in the control cabinet. It includes a wide range of materials for terminal, wire and cable, equipment, and plant identification, both within control cabinet building and beyond. Resource-saving raw materials The sustainable markers are made from raw materials that are largely obtained by recycling waste products. In order to reduce the proportion of plastic, mineral fillers are also used in selected product groups. In this way, we reduce the carbon footprint of the materials and actively contribute to avoiding waste. No compromise on quality Our sustainable identification solutions boast the same quality features as the conventional marking materials. With identical technical and visual properties, print quality, and durability, you can choose sustainable alternatives without having to compromise on proven quality. Your advantages ✓ Versatile marking solutions for sustainable identification of all control cabinet components ✓ Reducing the carbon footprint of marking materials, by more than 80% in some cases ✓ Conserving resources and preventing waste by extracting raw materials from recycled waste products ✓ Quality is just as good as conventional marking materials 2 Phoenix Contact

Use of resource-saving materials Recycling Plastic reduction Converting waste into new materials Mechanical Chemical Organic Circular material Circular material Biocircular material Reduction of the plastic content through the use of mineral fillers Recycling of waste materials Recycling waste creates new, valuable raw materials for the production of sustainable marking materials. Different recycling methods are chosen depending on the requirements for the end products. Mechanical recycling In mechanical recycling, plastic waste is sorted, cleaned, and mechanically shredded. The resulting plastic regrind, also known as recyclate, is then processed into regranulate. This circular raw material is used as a component in the manufacturing process of new products. Chemical recycling Chemical processes are used to break down plastic waste into its basic molecular building blocks. The resulting circular raw materials are used to produce new plastics that are used to manufacture new products. Organic recycling Biological waste, such as used cooking oils from the food industry, tall oils from the paper industry, or agricultural residues, is used as a source of raw materials. The waste materials are processed and converted into biocircular raw materials that replace fossil resources such as natural gas and crude oil. Material made with less plastic In addition to the use of resource-saving raw materials from recycling processes, materials with a reduced plastic content are also used. Mineral fillers are added to the materials during plastic processing. In this way, fossil raw materials can be saved and more sustainable material solutions can be realized without compromising the properties and functionality of the materials. Did you know? Old french-fry fat can be turned into more than you think: We use recycled fats from the food industry as a sustainable source of raw materials in our marking materials. In this way, waste can be reused sensibly and the use of fossil raw materials can be reduced. 4 Phoenix Contact

Sustainable identification solutions Recognizing sustainable products You can recognize our sustainable marking materials by the suffix .../GP in the product designation, for example, UCT-TM 5/GP. The abbreviation “GP” stands for Green Product. Terminal marking Product group Description / Application area Sustainable material Printing technology UCT-TM…/GP Markers for the identification of Phoenix Contact terminal blocks (e.g., for the PT... and XT... series) as well as components with a tall marking groove (e.g., for RIFLINE relays and CAPAROC circuit breakers). UCT-TMF…/GP Markers for the identification of Phoenix Contact terminal blocks (e.g., for the PT... and XT... series) as well as components with a flat marking groove (e.g., for device circuit breakers or FLASHTRAB and VALVETRAB surge protection plugs). Use of a biocircular plastic that comes from recycled biological waste. Thermal transfer printing with card printer UV inkjet printing Direct laser marking Wire and cable marking Product group Description / Application area Sustainable material Printing technology UCT-WMT…/GP Markers for the identification of individual wires and cables for insertion into the marking tags of the PATG (HF).../ PATO... system. The markers are protected from external influences by the marking tags. UCT-WMCO…/GP The markers for clipping onto wires are particularly suitable for the subsequent marking of already installed conductors. Due to their tight fit, they easily withstand vibrations in machines and systems. Use of a biocircular plastic that comes from recycled biological waste. UCT-WMTBA.../ GP Markers for marking and bundling wires and cables using standard cable ties. Due to their angled shape, they fit perfectly onto the cables. Thermal transfer printing with card printer UV inkjet printing Direct laser marking Phoenix Contact 5

Sustainable identification solutions Wire and cable marking Product group Description / Application area Sustainable material Printing technology WML.../GP Wrap-around labels for marking cylindrical objects, individual wires, and cables. Labels are affixed at a fixed position and wrapped around using the integrated protective laminate. The wrap-around labels do not create any additional volume, so wires and cables can be pulled through cable ducts without any problems. Use of a biocircular plastic that comes from recycled biological waste, as well as plastic reduction achieved by decreasing material waste through the space-saving arrangement of the markers on the liner. WMTB.../GP Markers for marking and bundling cables, such as supply lines to the control cabinet, signal and control lines, and pneumatic hoses in systems. The flexible material fits on the cable and is attached with a standard cable tie. WMT.../GP Markers for marking signal and control lines in the control cabinet. The cable is pushed through the two punch-outs on the marker. The special hole geometry for different wire diameters ensures strong axial support. Thermal transfer printing with roll printer Plastic reduction through the use of mineral fillers, as well as reduced material waste, with a space-saving arrangement of the markers on the roll. KMK.../GP Marker carriers for marking and bundling cables, such as supply lines to the control cabinet, signal and control lines, and pneumatic hoses in systems. A marked marking label, such as US-EMP.../GP or EMT.../GP, is inserted into the KMK.../GP and protected by the sealing cap. The marker carriers are available in two different sizes and with or without an integrated cable tie. Use of a biocircular plastic that comes from recycled biological waste. Equipment and plant marking Product group Description / Application area Sustainable material Printing technology UCT-EM…/GP The snap-in markers of the UCT-EM.../GP product group are suitable for marking various devices with a marking groove. UCT-EM (30X5)/ GP The UCT-EM (30X5)/GP snap-in marker can be used to mark the CLIPFIX 35-5... end bracket and for the identification of components such as signal conditioners of the MINI MCR... product family. Use of a biocircular plastic that comes from recycled biological waste. Thermal transfer printing with card printer UV inkjet printing Direct laser marking 6 Phoenix Contact

Equipment and plant marking Product group Description / Application area Sustainable material Printing technology EML.../GP The EML.../GP adhesive labels are suitable for equipment identification, for example, for relays, device circuit breakers, motor circuit breakers, and power supply units. They can also be used in combination with the KLM... terminal strip marker carriers for CLIPFIX end brackets and with the CARRIER-EMLP 22 marker carriers for marking components such as switches and push-buttons. EML (85,6X54) R/GP The EML (85.6X54)R/GP label is a self-adhesive device marker and can be used as a classic rating plate for control cabinets, machines, and systems, for example. US-EMLP…/GP The marker labels in the US-EMLP.../GP product group are self-adhesive device markers. They are available in various sizes and can be used as rating plates for the identification of control cabinets, machines, and systems, and in combination with the CARRIER- EMLP 22 marker carriers for marking components such as switches and push-buttons. US-EMP.../GP The marker labels of the US-EMP.../GP product group are used for the identification of components such as switches and buttons and are snapped into the CARRIER-EMP 22 marker carriers. Alternatively, they can be inserted into the KMK... cable marker carriers. LS-EMLP…/GP The LS-EMLP... /GP adhesive labels are suitable for equipment identification, for example, for relays, device circuit breakers, motor circuit breakers, and power supply units. They can also be used in combination with the KLM... terminal strip marker carriers for CLIPFIX end brackets and with the CARRIER-EMLP 22 marker carriers for marking components such as switches and push-buttons. LS-EMLP (85,6X54)/GP The LS-EMLP (85,6X54)/GP adhesive label can be used as a universal rating plate for control cabinets, machines, and systems. Application is possible by simply sticking on or in combination with the CARRIER-EMP (85,6X54) marker carrier. Use of a circular plastic that comes from the chemical recycling of plastic waste, as well as plastic reduction achieved by decreasing material waste through the space-saving arrangement of the markers on the liner. Thermal transfer printing with roll printer Use of a circular plastic that comes from the mechanical recycling of plastic waste. Thermal transfer printing with card printer Use of a plastic with a lower carbon footprint compared to the standard product. Direct laser marking Further information on the sustainable identification solutions and the carbon savings of the respective products can be found at phoenixcontact.com/sustainable-marking-material Phoenix Contact 7

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