01 / Cable identification

Cable Labels & Wire Markers

Choose durable cable labels, cable markers and wire identification products for electrical, data, rail, utilities, manufacturing and industrial environments. Silver Fox® supplies cable labels for tie-on, wrap-around, heatshrink, non-shrink, LSZH, stainless steel, engraved and fibre optic applications, with options for laser printing, thermal printing, pre-printing and custom marking.

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Labelled cable bundles in an industrial panel, identified with Silver Fox cable labels and wire markers

Specification snapshot

LSZH
UV-stable
Laser
Thermal
Engraved

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Shop cable labels by type

Jump straight to the cable identification format you need, or scroll on for the full product range below.

Fox-Flo tie-on cable labels attached to a cable bundle

Tie-on cable labels Secure identification for larger cables and cable bundles.

Prolab self-laminating wrap-around cable labels

Wrap-around labels Self-laminating labels that protect printed identification on individual cables.

Legend LSZH heatshrink cable marker rolls

Heatshrink markers Shrink-to-fit sleeve markers for durable wire and cable identification.

Non-shrink markers Slide-on sleeve markers applied without heat, for fast wire identification.

Legend 2-part system cable markers with clear carrier tubing

2-part markers Two-part carrier system that lets you change the ID even after termination.

Endurance stainless steel engraved cable labels

Engraved & stainless steel Durable engraved and metal labels for demanding environments.

Prolab fibre optic flag labels for network and data cables

Fibre & network labels Flag labels for data and fibre. Print on both sides.

Fox-in-a-Box industrial cable label printer system

Cable label printers & software Print cable labels and markers in-house with Fox-in-a-Box®.

03 / Choose your label

Choose your cable label by requirement

Most Silver Fox® cable labels fit any cable within their stated diameter range, so the right choice comes down to the application environment, the performance requirement and the testing or approvals the label carries. Find the requirement that matches your project to see the label types designed for it.

Requirement / environment	Recommended labels	Backed by
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) specified Tunnels, mass transit, data centres, offshore and enclosed public spaces where fire safety mandates LSZH.	Fox-Flo® Tie-on Fox-Flo® Non-Shrink Legend™ LSZH Heatshrink	LSZH material · EN 45545-2 R22 · BS 6853
Halogen-free required (not full LSZH) General industrial sites where halogen content must be controlled.	Fox Zero	Halogen-free material (zero halogen is not the same as LSZH)
UV and outdoor exposure Trackside, substations, solar and BESS enclosures, and external cable runs in sunlight.	Fox-Flo® Tie-on Fox-Flo® Non-Shrink Endurance® Acrylic Engraved	ISO 4892-3 · 8000 UV hours (approx. 12-15 yrs)
London Underground / Metro (LUL) Rail and metro projects specifying LUL-approved identification.	Fox-Flo® Tie-on Legend™ Thermal Tie-on Legend™ Laser Tie-on Endurance® Traffolyte	LUL 1-085 (Reg. No. 1707) · Network Rail
Immersion-cooled data centres Single-phase immersion tanks using dielectric cooling fluid.	Legend™ Thermal Tie-on Legend™ Laser Tie-on	Resistant to Castrol ON dielectric cooling fluid
Flammable / hazardous area, no heat gun Oil, gas and rig environments where a heat gun is not permitted. Avoid heatshrink here.	Fox-Flo® Non-Shrink Legend™ Non-Shrink Fox-Flo® Tie-on (cable-tie fixed)	Grips without adhesive or a heat gun
Vibration and movement Rolling stock, plant and machinery where cables move or vibrate.	Legend™ LSZH Heatshrink Legend™ Premium Heatshrink Roll or ladder format	Conforms tightly to the cable on shrinking for a secure fit
Marine / offshore / salt mist Coastal, marine and offshore platforms exposed to salt mist.	Fox-Flo® Tie-on Fox-Flo® Non-Shrink Endurance® Stainless Steel (316)	Salt mist IEC 60068-2-52 Kb (Lloyds Register) · IMO · SS316
Reusable / changeable identification Substations, control rooms and test environments where the ID is likely to change.	Legend™ 2-Part System (Thermal) Legend™ 2-Part System (Laser) Internal use	Slide-in ident, changeable after termination without cutting the wire
Permanent / engraved identification Nameplates, safety-critical marking and assets with a decades-long life.	Endurance® Traffolyte Endurance® Acrylic Endurance® Stainless Steel	Engraved, no ink to fade · insoluble · LUL 1-085 (traffolyte)
Data, fibre and structured cabling Patch panels, fibre and network cables needing protected, legible IDs.	Prolab® Wrap-Around (Laser) Prolab® Wrap-Around (Thermal) Prolab® Fibre Flag	Self-laminating clear flap protects the print from abrasion and chemicals
General-purpose / indoor Indoor commercial identification where fire and UV are not primary.	Fox® PVC Tie-on	Durable PVC · indoor / general-purpose · cost-effective

Every label also has a stated cable diameter range, so check the product page to confirm fit. Not sure which requirement applies to your project?

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Choosing a type

How to choose your cable label type

Cable labels come in several formats, and the right one depends first on what you are labelling and how the label needs to attach, then on the material and environment. Use the guide below to choose the format that suits the job.

Tie-on cable labels Best for cable bundles and larger cables, or anywhere a label needs to tie or thread on rather than adhere. 02

Wrap-around self-laminating cable labels

Wrap-around & self-laminating Best for individual cables where a clear laminate flap needs to protect the printed text. 03

Heatshrink markers Best for a fitted sleeve marker on a wire, slid on and shrunk to fit with heat before termination. 04

Non-shrink markers Best for fast wire marking where no heat gun can be used; slides on and grips without heat. 05

2-part markers Best where the identification may need to change after termination; the printed insert lifts out of its carrier. 06

Engraved, stainless steel & traffolyte Best for long-life plant, panel and asset identification, with the text engraved into the material rather than printed. 07

Fibre optic flag labels Best for small fibre and data cables; the label wraps to form a readable flag clear of the cable.

By environment

Choose cable labels by environment

Start with where the labels will be installed. The right cable label depends as much on the environment as on the cable itself, so match the material to the conditions on site. For the full breakdown by standard and approval, see the specification table.

Legend laser tie-on cable labels for data centre cabling

Data centres & immersion cooling

For data centres, including immersion-cooled (liquid-cooled) systems, choose labels tested for resistance to the dielectric coolants used in these environments, so cable identification stays legible after prolonged fluid contact.

Recommended

UV-stable LSZH tie-on cable labels for outdoor and exposed cable runs

Outdoor & UV-exposed cable labelling

Use for external sites, utilities, exposed cable runs and harsh conditions. UV-stable and durable cable markers are better suited to long-term identification outdoors.

Recommended

Legend LSZH heatshrink cable marker rolls for fire-safety environments

Fire-safety & LSZH-specified areas

Where a low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) specification applies, such as rail, tunnels, mass transit and enclosed public spaces, choose LSZH-rated labels and markers that limit smoke and corrosive halogen gases in a fire.

Recommended

Stainless steel metal cable labels for high-temperature environments

High temperatures, chemicals & marine exposure

For heat and abrasion, choose engraved stainless steel, where the text is etched into the metal rather than printed, so it will not fade, smudge or peel. For chemical exposure and salt-laden marine air, UV-stable polyester labels offer strong chemical and salt-mist resistance.

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Need to match an exact standard, approval or rating?

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Print & marking

Cable labels by print and marking method

Silver Fox® cable labels are available for different printing and marking methods. If you need to print cable labels in-house, consider your printer, software, label material and application environment before choosing a product.

Printer & software system

Print cable labels in-house with Fox-in-a-Box®

One printer and one software to produce durable cable labels and wire markers on site, across most of the label types on this page.

Thermal transfer
LSZH
On-site
On-demand

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07 / Applications

Cable labels for electrical, data and industrial applications

Cable labels and wire markers support installation, maintenance, safety and traceability across a wide range of sectors. The right label type helps improve traceability and long-term identification on site.

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Data centres Cable, patch panel and fibre identification for high-density racks and immersion-cooled systems. View sector Telecoms & FTTx Fibre flag and cable labelling for FTTx, structured cabling and telecoms networks. View sector Mass transit Durable, LSZH cable marking for rail, rolling stock and trackside systems. View sector Oil & gas Hard-wearing cable identification for rigs, refineries and hazardous-area installations. View sector Power & renewables Cable and asset marking for generation, substations and renewable energy sites. View sector Chemical industry Chemical-resistant cable identification for process plants and washdown environments. View sector Panel building Wire, terminal and panel identification for switchgear and control panels. View sector Commercial Cable identification for commercial building services and electrical contractors. View sector Defence Cable and equipment identification for defence and mission-critical applications. View sector

Why Silver Fox

Why choose Silver Fox cable labels?

Silver Fox® helps contractors, engineers and industrial teams choose the right cable identification system for the job. Our range supports both project-based and ongoing cable labelling requirements, from site installs through to long-term maintenance.