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Sustainable marking material

Sustainable marking material

Our sustainable materials reduce the carbon footprint without compromising on proven quality.

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Resource-saving marking materials for the identification of all control cabinet components

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. We assess the environmental impact of our products and take measures to reduce CO₂ and improve resource efficiency.

With our sustainable identification solutions, we help to reduce the overall carbon footprint of a control cabinet. Processing recycled waste conserves resources and produces marking materials that are just as good as conventional products.

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

Sustainable marking material in card format for terminal identification

Sustainable identification solutions

Mark your control cabinet sustainably with our resource-saving marking materials. Our broad 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.

Recycling of waste products

The sustainable marking materials are made from raw materials that are largely obtained by recycling waste products. This includes waste from the food and paper industries, for example. By doing this, we reduce the carbon footprint of our marking materials, actively contribute to reducing waste, and promote environmentally conscious behavior.

Employee taking marker carriers made from sustainable raw material from a production line

Reducing the carbon footprint

With our sustainable marking materials, we are setting a new standard in industrial identification. Using marking materials made from recycled waste products reduces the carbon footprint, by more than 80% in some cases. Identification with resource-saving materials helps reduce the overall carbon footprint of a control cabinet.

Employee checking the quality of the print image of a sustainable marking material

No compromises when it comes to quality

Green marking, same quality! Our sustainable identification solutions boast the same quality features as our 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.

Overview of sustainable identification solutions Mark your control cabinet sustainably!

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Cable markers for fastening with cable ties

The UCT-WMTBA.../GP cable markers are suitable for marking and bundling wires and cables using standard cable ties. Due to their angled shape, the markers fit perfectly onto the cables.

Marker carriers for cable marking

The KMK.../GP marker carriers are used to mark and bundle cables, such as supply lines to the control cabinet, signal and control lines, or 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. KMK.../GP is available in two different sizes and with or without an integrated cable tie.

Wire-wrap labels

The WML.../GP wrap-around labels are used to mark 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. WML.../GP are available for various cable diameter ranges.

Clip-on cable markers

The UCT-WMCO.../GP cable markers are used for the identification of wires and cables by simply clipping them on. This way, wires that have already been installed can be marked retrospectively. Thanks to their tight fit, they easily withstand vibrations in machines and systems.

Snap-in or adhesive labels for buttons and switches

The US-EMP.../GP labels are used for the identification of components such as switches and buttons and are snapped into the CARRIER-EMP 22 marker carriers. Alternatively, the US-EMLP.../GP and LS-EMLP.../GP adhesive labels as well as the EML.../GP adhesive labels are also suitable for this application.

Slide-on cable markers

The WMT.../GP cable markers are used to mark signal and control lines in the control cabinet. The wire is pushed through the two punch-outs on the marker. The special hole geometry for different wire diameters ensures strong axial support.

Flexible cable markers for fastening with cable ties

The WMTB.../GP cable markers are used to mark and bundle cables, such as supply lines to the control cabinet, signal and control lines, or pneumatic hoses in systems. The flexible material fits on the cable and is attached with a standard cable tie.

Marker for insertion into cable marking sleeves

The UCT-WMT.../GP markers are used for the identification of individual wires and cables. They are inserted into the marking tags of the PATG (HF)... /PATO... system and thus protected against external influences.

Prepunched adhesive marking label

The US-EMLP.../GP marking label is a self-adhesive device marker with high adhesive strength. The adhesive label can be used as a rating plate for the identification of control cabinets, machines, and systems.

Prepunched adhesive label for rating plates

The EML (85,6X54)R/GP adhesive labels are self-adhesive device markers for use as classic rating plates for control cabinets, machines, and systems.

Adhesive label for devices and terminal strip markers

The EML.../GP adhesive labels are suitable for equipment identification, e.g., for relays, contactors, motor circuit breakers, and power supply units as well as for the KLM terminal strip markers for CLIPFIX end brackets. Alternatively, the LS-EMLP (20X8)/GP adhesive label is also used for these applications.

Terminal markers for tall and flat marking grooves

The UCT-TM(F).../GP terminal markers can be used to mark Phoenix Contact terminal blocks in various pitches. The UCT-TM.../GP markers are suitable for snapping into tall marking grooves, while the UCT-TMF.../GP snap into flat marking grooves.

Rating plate for sticking on or in combination with marker carrier

The LS-EMLP (85,6X54)/GP adhesive label for direct laser marking 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.

Marking label for latching

The UCT-EM (30X5)/GP marker is suitable for the identification of components in the control cabinet, e.g., for signal conditioners from the MINI MCR... product family or for marking the CLIPFIX 35-5... end bracket.

Snap-in marker for various devices with marking groove

The UCT-EM (20X9)/GP marker is suitable for snapping into devices from various manufacturers that have a marking groove.

Marker for components with flat marking groove

The UCT-TMF 12/GP terminal marker is suitable for the identification of components with a flat marking groove, e.g., for device circuit breakers or FLASHTRAB and VALVETRAB surge protection plugs.

Marker for components with tall marking groove

The UCT-TM 12/GP terminal marker is suitable for the identification of components with a tall marking groove, e.g., for RIFLINE relays or CAPAROC circuit breakers.

Marker for terminal blocks and components with tall marking groove

The UCT-TM 16/GP terminal marker is suitable for the identification of terminal blocks and components by simply snapping it into a tall marking groove, e.g., in the XTV 16 feed-through terminal block or in RIFLINE relays.

Adhesive labels for equipment marking

The EML (15X6)R/GP adhesive label is used for the space-saving identification of devices, e.g., for relays, contactors, motor circuit breakers, and power supply units.

Terminal marking for snapping into a tall marker groove

The UCT-TM 10/GP terminal marker is suitable for the identification of terminal blocks with a large installation width and tall marking groove, e.g., for the PTPOWER 95 high-current terminal block.

We develop sustainable marking materials holistically. From raw material sources derived from waste materials and cutting-waste-optimized product design to production using existing tools and green electricity. This is how we combine innovation with responsible action for a more climate-friendly future.

Dr. Michael Peter, Director Laboratory, Business Unit Marking & Identification

FAQs about sustainable marking materials

Granules and sustainable marker carriers in hands

What are sustainable markings made from?

Our sustainable markings are made from bio-circular and circular raw materials. Bio-circular materials come from biological waste materials such as used cooking oils, food waste, agricultural by-products, or tall oil. Circular materials are based on high-quality recycling. They include recycled plastics from existing plastic waste, used tires, textile waste as well as offcuts and production residues from our own manufacturing processes. This approach enables us to reduce waste and cut resource consumption.

Are sustainable markings just as good as conventional ones?

The raw materials for our sustainable marking materials are obtained from waste materials, residual materials, and high-quality recycled materials. These raw materials can be integrated into existing plastic materials without any loss of quality because they offer the same technical properties as conventional plastics. You receive products that are just as reliable as before and have a much better environmental footprint. By using sustainable plastics, you are actively helping to strengthen the circular economy and reduce carbon emissions.

Are there other approaches to the extraction of sustainable raw materials?

In addition to recycling, carbon harvesting is a promising approach where CO₂ is extracted directly from the air and used as a raw material for new materials. This process makes it possible to capture CO₂ that has already been emitted and convert it into plastics or chemical base materials. This creates an alternative carbon source that is independent of fossil resources and can contribute to CO₂ reduction in the long term. Although the technology is still energy-intensive and expensive, it shows great potential. Carbon harvesting will become an important component of climate-friendly plastics production in the future.

What does ISCC PLUS certification mean?

ISCC PLUS is an internationally recognized sustainability certification that verifies that renewable, bio-based, or circular raw materials are used in the manufacture of our products. From the origin of the raw material to the finished product, the entire supply chain is certified in a transparent, credible, and traceable manner. This is how we ensure that the materials we use do not come from problematic sources, but have been obtained in an ecologically and socially responsible manner.

Will there be other sustainable materials?

We are steadily expanding our sustainable product range, but not according to the principle of “as much as possible”, but rather “as much as necessary”. For us, sustainability means more than just using alternative materials: We take a holistic view of products and implement targeted measures to reduce CO₂ and improve resource efficiency. Together with our customers, we only develop products that offer real added value. This allows our sustainable portfolio to grow in a practical, demand-oriented, and ecologically sound manner.

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