Wire Striping & Dyeing
Wire striping is the process of adding one or more colors to a wire or cable jacket. Contrasting stripes make identification easier for users. When using multiple wires that are similar in one application, custom color combinations will ensure a smooth installation. Our striping capabilities include spiral and parallel striping up to three stripes and color combinations on a variety of materials, including PTFE, PVC, XLPE, and nylon jacket wires like THHN wire.
Short Lead Times with In-House Wire Striping
Experience shorter lead times on your custom cables with our in-house wire striping services. Depending on stock availability, we can create custom stripes and colors in as little as one business day, so that you can receive your product quickly.
Why is PTFE striping different?
PTFE ink is water-based, not solvent based. The process involves preheating the wire and then heating afterward with enough heat to melt the stripe into the wire.
What other materials can we stripe?
We have stocked inks for a variety of materials. Please contact us for striping on your specific insulation type.
What’s the difference between a spiral stripe and a parallel stripe?
Spiral Stripe
Diagonal line added to wire jacket creating additional color stripe spiraled around outer wire jacket.
Parallel Stripe
Linear line added to wire jacket creating additional parallel color stripe around outer wire jacket.
Dyeing Wire and Cable
Add color to or change the color of the wire or cable by soaking it in a solution impregnated with a dye. Our machines also have the capability to dye PVC wire and cable to your individual specifications to help with proper identification of existing or custom installations.
Contact Us to Get Started Striping & Dyeing
With our value-added services and vast product inventory, LAPP Tannehill is your one-stop source for wire and cable. Contact us for more information or a quote on our wire striping and dyeing services.