What's the Difference Between DYMO's Label Types?

When you need to label cables and other items in your facility, you have a lot of decisions to make about what type of labeler to use and what label material would work best for your environment. Check out this information from DYMO to learn the differences between available label types and to determine which type is best for your next job. 

• XTL Permanent Flat Surface. This polyester (PET) tape is used for thermal transfer printing. Formulated with a permanent acrylic adhesive, it is mainly used for general ID, inventory and warehouse marking, as well as the marking of connectivity panels. You can adhere this tape to smooth and rough surfaces, but it is not recommended for use on curved or rounded surfaces. This tape is also halogen free. Click here to learn more.
  • Available in white or clear tape with black print.
  • 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" widths. 
  • UL Recognized as a component to UL969. 
• XTL Pre-Sized Labels. These labels are very similar to the XTL Permanent Flat Surface labels. Like those labels, the pre-sized labels can be used for general ID, inventory and warehouse marking, as well as the marking of connectivity panels. Click here to learn more. 
  • Available in white tape with black print.
  • 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" and 3" widths. 
  • UL Recognized as a component to UL969. 
• XTL Industrial Vinyl (PVC) Tape. DYMO Industrial Vinyl tape is formulated with a permanent acrylic adhesive and a topcoat specifically for thermal transfer printing. Vinyl tape is mainly used for general ID, electrical panels, asset labeling, visual workplace, pipe marking and 5S labeling. This tape is recommended for indoor and outdoor use and can be used on curved or flat surfaces. Click here to learn more. 
  • Available in white, yellow, orange, clear, gray, black, red, green, blue, purple or brown tape with black, white or red print. 
  • 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" and 2" widths. 
  • UL Recognized as a component to UL 969. 
• Industrial Heat Shrinkable Tubing. These flame retardant (3:1 shrink ratio) polyolefin sleeves are typically used for wire identification. The identification marks are permanent immediately after printing and remain legible even when exposed to solvents, fuels and oils. The sleeves are low profile, lightweight and can be used to provide strain relief and insulation, in addition to identification. Click here to learn more. 
  • Available in white or yellow tape with black print. 
  • 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" widths. 
  • UL Recognized as a component to UL224.
• XTL Flexible Cable Wrap. This nylon coated fabric tape is used for thermal transfer printing. It is formulated with a permanent acrylic adhesive and is mainly used for identifying electrical cables and wires (flagging and wrapping) as well as to adhere to curved surfaces. It is not recommended for outdoor usage. This tape is also halogen free. Click here to learn more.
  • Available in white tape with black print. 
  • 1/2", 3/4" and 1" widths. 
  • UL Recognized as a component to UL969. 

Whether you need labels for a flat surface or a curved surface, for electrical cables or electrical panels, DYMO has a solution for you. Together with their label printers, their labels are fit for a multitude of applications.

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