Medical ID Tape
Medical ID Tape
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| IDAGSS | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - AGSS |
| IDARR | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - DIRECTION ARROW |
| IDCO2 | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - CARBON DIOXIDE |
| IDEX | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - EXHAUST |
| IDMA4 | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - MEDICAL AIR 4 BAR |
| IDN2 | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - NITROGEN |
| IDN2O | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - NITROUS OXIDE |
| IDNOX | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - ENTONOX |
| IDO2 | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - OXYGEN |
| IDSA7 | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - SURGICAL AIR 7 BAR |
| IDVAC | MEDICAL GAS ID TAPE - MEDICAL VACUUM |
- Pipe Line Tapes are made as a lamination of PVC tape printed on the surface and Polypropylene tape applied over the print.
- HTM02 compliant
- All colours and designs conform to BC 1710 : 1984, BS 4800.
- Very dependant on external conditions. Service temperatures: 0 to 45 degrees celsius. Films and adhesives will not stand temperatures above 60 degrees celsius
- Rubber based adhesives are degraded by UV light.
- Typically in UK external inland conditions a service life in excess of 12 months will be achieved
PVC Layer: Opaque White Film
| Backing | Calendered unplasticised PVC film |
| Adhesive | Natural rubber with tackifying resins |
| Film thickness | 0.035mm |
| Total thickness | 0.058mm |
| Peel adhesion | typical result 210gm/cm |
| Tensile | typical result 139N/25mm |
Polypropylene Layer: Clear Film
| Backing | Bi-Axially orientated Polypropylene |
| Adhesive | Water based Acrylic |
| Film thickness | 0.035mm |
| Total thickness | 0.055mm |
| Peel adhesion | 180gm/cm |
| Tensile | 186N/25mm |
Technical Data
Product Overview
Lawton Medical Identification Tape is a self-adhesive pipeline marking solution designed specifically for medical gas pipeline systems. Manufactured in accordance with BS 1710:2014, the tape provides clear visual identification of medical gases, vacuum systems and anaesthetic gas scavenging services within hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Applications
- Medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS)
- Hospitals
- Healthcare facilities
- Clinical environments
- Medical and surgical air systems
- Vacuum systems
- Anaesthetic gas scavenging systems
Market Sectors
- Public Sector
- Commercial Healthcare
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Self-Adhesive Medical Gas Identification Tape |
| Standard | BS 1710:2014 |
| Material | Laminated White Vinyl |
| Form of Supply | Self-adhesive tape rolls |
| Service Temperature Range | 0°C to +45°C |
| UV Resistance | No |
| Standard Roll Size | 150mm x 33m |
| Direction of Flow Roll Size | 50mm x 33m |
Standards & Compliance
| Category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Medical Gas Identification | BS 1710:2014 |
| Medical Gas Colours & Codes | Annex C |
| Identification Band Widths | Clause 7 |
| Direction of Flow Marking | Clause 8 |
The tape is printed with the approved:
- Basic identification colours
- Code colours
- Service code indications
- Direction of flow markings
as specified within BS 1710:2014.
Service Identification Range
Lawton Medical Identification Tape is available for the following services:
| Service | Printed Text | Roll Size |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen | O₂ | 150mm x 33m |
| Nitrous Oxide | N₂O | 150mm x 33m |
| Entonox | O₂ + N₂O | 50/50 | 150mm x 33m |
| Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging | AGS | 150mm x 33m |
| Carbon Dioxide | No designation specified in Annex C | 150mm x 33m |
| Exhaust | EXHAUST | 150mm x 33m |
| Medical Air 4 Bar | M.A.4 | 150mm x 33m |
| Surgical Air 7 Bar | S.A. | 150mm x 33m |
| Medical Vacuum | M VAC | 150mm x 33m |
| Nitrogen | SN (alternative label N₂) | 150mm x 33m |
| Direction of Flow Arrow | Arrow Only | 50mm x 33m |
Pipe Size Guidance
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard Identifier Width | 130mm Minimum |
| Tape Width | 150mm |
| Suitable Pipe Sizes | Up to 50mm OD (including insulation/covering) |
| Larger Pipework | Wider identification bands required in accordance with BS 1710:2014 |
A single 150mm tape application provides the full 130mm minimum service identifier width required for pipework up to 50mm diameter, measured over any covering or insulation.
Installation Benefits
- Quick and easy application
- Clear service identification
- Compliant with BS 1710:2014
- High visibility printed markings
- Supports healthcare facility compliance requirements
- Supplied in long-length rolls for efficient installation
Related Products
The identification tape is designed for use alongside:
- Degreased medical copper tube to BS EN 13348
- Degreased medical gas fittings
- Medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS)
