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Silver Fox 2014 - A Review of the Year. All the blogs, articles and PR releases from the last year, plus a look forward to 2015. For more information - email [email protected]
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Silver Fox Limited
© Silver Fox Limited
Silver Fox 2014
The Highlights
Welcome to Silver Fox’s 2014 summary - our way of letting you know about our biggest achievements and latest news from the past year. In this document you will find the following:
Silver Fox are leaders in the UK manufacturing labelling solutions, delivering
innovative, durable and efficient systems for Electrical, Oil & Gas, Rail and
Data & Telecoms Industries worldwide.
Innovation, Service and Quality - Globally
We have spent over 30 years developing our products, focusing on our users
at every stage. Our dedicated team works closely with clients to find the best
solutions that are reliable, durable as well as being quick and easy to
produce and apply.
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Meet the Team
Exhibitions
Press Releases
Magazine Articles
Articles
Blog Posts
TIP Brochure
The Future
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We welcome Miro Wachulski, who has recently joined our Production Department. Miro always has a smile on his face and says he is really enjoying working at Silver Fox! Miro has his very own new edition with the birth of his second daughter – Congratulations to all the Wachulski family.
We welcome Allan Woodhams, who has recently joined our Sales department. Allan is selling the Endurance® Range of labelling solutions and has settled into this role exceptionally. Allan says he has enjoyed his first few months at Silver Fox and looks forward to what the future will bring.
Our board
Nick Michaelson
- CEO
Michelle Michaelson
- Operations Director
Andrew Tilbury -
Technical Director
More about the Silver Fox Board
The New Editions to the Silver Fox Team:
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Silver Fox have attended the following exhibitions:
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Dubai International Exhibition Centre on the 11th to the 13th February 2014
Earls Court, London from the 20th to 22nd of May 2014
Long Marston near Stratford-upon-Avon from the 18th to the 19th June 2014
Aberdeen, Scotland on the 3rd and 4th September 2014.
Berlin, Germany from the 23rd to the 26th September 2014
Hamburg, Germany from the 23rd to the 26th September 2014
Abu Dhabi, UAE from the 10th – 13th of November 2014
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Silver Fox advert appeared in
TCD Review
This month:
Silver Fox Labels pass more flammability and smoke emission tests
Growing market for Silver Fox’s Pipe marking solutions
Cable Labels: ‘Same old, same old?’
Silver Fox lining to re-signalling contract - Eurowire Magazine
Another British product that is in demand - Global Trader Magazine 6
Key facts:
Silver Fox® labels pass
flammability and smoke
emission tests.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
Silver Fox® have been
supplying the Offshore
Industry for over 30 years.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“ A l t h o u g h a l l l a b e l
manufacturers can receive an
LUL certificate, owing to the
low weight cut-off criteria of
100 grams, we were horrified
when we conducted our own
internal test - of setting light
to similar looking labels to
Silver Fox’s which are used
e x t e n s i v e l y o n L U L
applications.”
Press Release Information
by Silver Fox Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
27th January 2014
Silver Fox Labels Pass More Flammability and
Smoke Emission Tests
The UK-based labelling solutions manufacturer, Silver Fox, has had its
labels independently tested following safety concerns over a competitor’s
labels.
The tests - carried out by the Interscience Fire Laboratory (IFL), in
Gosport, Hampshire – relate to the International Maritime Organisation
(IMO)’s Smoke and Toxicity Test and to tests for minor materials in BS
6853:1999 and non-listed items in LUL 1-085, as required by London
Underground Limited (LUL). The tests show that Silver Fox’s Fox-Flo® Low
Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-On Cable Labels ably meet modern safety
standards.
Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox, explained: “We published the results in
the form of a video, available on YouTube. As the video shows, the
competitor’s label starts to burn after only ten seconds and it propagates
quickly, beginning to emit burning particles and black smoke. However,
the Fox-Flo® label doesn’t even start to burn after 45 seconds of exposure
to a constant flame.
“Knowing the high quality of the material used in making our labels – and
also knowing that our labels’ IMO approvals corroborate this, we decided
to put our money where our mouth was and independently test all four
colours of our labels according to the LUL standards."
IFL carried out the tests on 3mm white polymeric sheet, which is used to
make Silver Fox’s Fox-Flo® labels. According to IFL: ‘In our opinion, the
results show that the material meets the requirements set for
BS6853:1999 Table 7 Interior minor use materials of mass 100g to 500g
Category Ia, Ib and II; BS 6853: 1999 Table 8 Exterior minor use
materials of mass 400g to 2000g Category Ia, Ib and II, and LUL 1-085
Table 4 – Flammability and smoke emission requirements for non-listed
items (Limited and dispersed usage).’ 7
Nico Frame, Silver Fox’s Marketing Manager, commented: “The IMO FTPC
Part 2 - Smoke and Toxicity and the IMO FTPC Part 5 – Surface Spread of
Flames tests were carried out on 1mm Fox-Flo® white and yellow labels. In
both tests, these label colours satisfied the requirements of the current
standards.
“Fox-Flo® labels have always saved users time and money,” added Nick
Michaelson, “and, now, we all know that they’re incredibly safe as well.”
To find out more about Silver Fox and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® labels pass
flammability and smoke
emission tests.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
Silver Fox® have been
supplying the Offshore
Industry for over 30
years.
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Growing market for Silver Fox’s pipe marking solutions 50 Report Article on Silver Fox Pipeline Marking Solutions
From the offshore oil and gas industry to one of the world’s major tennis tournaments, Silver Fox’s Endurance Pipe Marking Tape is an increasingly important factor in ensuring that operations run smoothly.
Pipe labelling is just as crucial an issue as the pipes themselves. While it’s vital to ensure that the pipes are suitable for carrying, safely, whatever it is they carry, it’s also extremely important that these pipes are not only correctly la-belled but that that labelling stays in place and remains legible – often under extremely testing conditions – for as long as possible. To read the rest of this article - click here
Cable Labels: "Same old, same old?"
All cable labels are the same aren't they? Silver Fox CEO, Nick Michaelson, writing for Wire & Cable Tips, goes on to explain...
It’s mid-winter and pretty cold outside but, on a positive note, I’m now the proud owner of a new log burner! That’s what I call planning ahead! Better still, I’m told it’s much more environmentally friendly than the previous open fire and a lot more efficient.
The trouble is, I just can’t get it to start. I’ve wasted so much time trying to set it up. Yes, I read the instructions – but to no avail. Quite apart from the time I wasted, there are the wasted logs and the frustration of it all. It must the log burner itself.
So I called the manufacturers. Still no joy! Then I started to work things out for myself. It’s the “b”logs, as my wife calls them. Sure enough, it turns out they’re the wrong type of wood and way too damp. Don’t be hard on me. How was I to know? I thought all “b”logs were the same. They certainly look the same. Now I’ve learned my lesson, I ask the right questions and use a damp meter. It all works perfectly.
So, what’s this got to do with low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) labels? It’s about asking the right questions and re-viewing data before you choose a product, to make sure it not only works, but works properly and safely in your system.
To read the whole article, head over to Wire and Cable Tips
Blog Posts by
Silver Fox
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Eurowire Magazine - January 2014
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Global Trader Magazine - January 2014
Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox
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Silver Fox Advert in Rail Technology
Magazine - InnoTrans Preview
This month:
Middle East Electricity
event includes Silver Fox
Interview with Nick
Michaelson
Silver Fox - Recent News
Make your Mark - ECN
Magazine
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® attend Middle
East Electricity Event in
Dubai.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
Silver Fox® have been
supplying the Electrical
Industry for over 30 years.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“The market for our products
in the UAE has been growing
steadily for some years. So
it’s important for us to be
represented at Middle East
Electricity, which is the largest
event for energy industry
professionals in the region.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
4th February 2014
Middle East Electricity event includes Silver Fox
Products from the UK-based labelling solutions manufacturer, Silver Fox,
will be on show at the Middle East Electricity exhibition, taking place at the
Dubai International Exhibition Centre, from 11th to 13th February.
Arabian Falcon, which distributes the company’s products in the UAE, will
be showcasing – at stand 2C50 - Silver Fox’s wide range of solutions for
the fast and efficient identification of cables, wires, optical fibres, panels
and equipment which are used in the energy, electrical, instrumentation,
power, rail, data and telecommunications sectors worldwide.
Drawing visitors from over 100 countries worldwide, Middle East Electricity
contains some 1,250 exhibitors, from 54 countries, and includes 22
government-sponsored country groups and national pavilions.
The conference accompanying the exhibition concentrates, on the first day,
on Green Energy. On the two subsequent days, there is a conference on
solar energy, followed by a one day workshop on the topic.
Nico Frame, Silver Fox’s Marketing Manager, commented: “The growing
popularity of renewable – or ‘green’ – energy has seen many solar
photovoltaic (PV) cells, or panels, appearing in recent years. Using this
‘clean energy’ means that users reduce their carbon emissions by up to
one tonne a year.
“The solar PV cells, which convert solar radiation into direct current
electricity, all need to be appropriately and durably labelled – for the
benefit of installation engineers and users alike. Providing these solar
power labels - especially solar power warning labels has become one of our
specialisms.”
“Silver Fox has been at the forefront of the development of innovative
durable and time-saving labelling solutions for over 30 years – so it was a
natural move for us to develop solar power labels,” explained Nick
Michaelson.
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“Of course, our customers are increasingly cost-conscious and,
importantly, using our labels can save them significant amounts of time,”
Nick continued. “Our goals are to make labelling simple, fast and effective
while offering exceptional levels of customer service and continue to offer
industry leading innovation – or, put simply, working to turn Time into
Profit.
“This is what we, and our Middle East distributors, Arabian Falcon, will be
showcasing in Dubai in February.”
To find out more about Silver Fox and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® attend Middle
East Electricity Event in
Dubai.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
Silver Fox® have been
supplying the Electrical
Industry for over 30
years.
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox TDC Review - February 2014
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox
ECN Magazine - March 2014
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Our Fox-Flo® zero halogen labels are flame retardant, halogen free and intended
for use in internal and external identification purposes.
The labels are both strong and flexible and can be attached using either standard
nylon or stainless-steel cable ties.
Authorised for use for London Underground Limited projects. Suitable for any
applications where LSZH is specified.
MORE INFORMATION ON FOX-FLO LABELS
Fox-Flo UV Stable, LS0H Tie-on
Cable Labels
This month:
Silver Fox turns silver sponsor for charity golf classic
Silver Fox expands testing knowledge database with UV weathering
tests
Flammability and smoke emission test success 19
Key facts:
Silver Fox® Sponsor Charity
Golf Event.
The event was a huge
success, raising thousands
of dollars.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“Normally, we focus on
helping our customers to label
their cables and equipment,
effectively and efficiently –
thereby enabling them to save
time and money so turning
their time into profit.
However, on this occasion we
were very happy to take our
time and help contribute to
the profit of this very worthy
cause. ”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
19th March 2014
Silver Fox turns Silver Sponsor for Charity Golf
Classic.
Among the sponsors of the recent McDermott Charity Golf Classic, held in
Dubai, was Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions.
The event, which raised many thousands of dollars for charity, was held
over two days -at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort, on 12th March, and The Els
Club, Dubai Sports City, the following day. Appropriately, Silver Fox was a
silver sponsor of the two day event.
Commenting on the event, which is organised annually by the Dubai-based
engineering company, J. Ray McDermott Middle East, Nick Michaelson,
CEO of Silver Fox, said: “It was a great pleasure to be at this year’s event
and play our part in it, as sponsors. Not only was there some great golf
played, in fine settings, but we were able to help raise many thousands of
dollars for a very worthy cause.
The McDermott Charity Golf Classic comprised:
Shrimp Boil, 12th March, at Joumana Beach, Jebel Ali Golf Resort: A
Texas Scramble followed by a Charity Auction.
Golf Tournament, 13th March at The Els Club, Dubai Sports City.
To find out more about Silver Fox and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® Expands
accelerated UV knowledge.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
The tests are in accordance
with ISO 4892-3 Method A
Cycle 1.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“Silver Fox® labels are
routinely used in the Energy,
Power, Rail and Data &
Telecoms industries world-
wide. These labels are often
used in demanding conditions,
so it’s important that our
labels are tested thoroughly to
ensure that they’ll perform
well under ‘real world’
conditions. The tests also
enable us to better advise
customers as to which labels,
even the ones for internal
application, will perform well
in different conditions.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
24th March 2014
Silver Fox® expands testing knowledge-base
with UV weathering tests
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has reported
positive results from the most recent tests carried out on its labels – for
exposure to ultra-violet (UV) weathering.
These tests – for 500 hours’ exposure to UV weathering – apply to Silver
Fox’s:
Prolab® Select wrap-round labels
Original Prolab® wrap-round labels
Legend™ polyester thermal printable tie-on TSR3 ribbon
Legend™ polyester laser printable tie-on laser labels, in yellow, white, red,
green, blue and orange
According to the test certificates, issued by Materials Technology Ltd, of
Totton, Hampshire, after 500 hours’ exposure all the labels were perfectly
legible. There was no apparent change in the Prolab® Select wrap-round
labels (which are actually designed and made for internal use); no visible
surface residue; no visible cracking or crazing, and no visible change in the
surface gloss of the products.
The original style Prolab® wrap-round cable label remained clearly legible
throughout the test but there was some discolouration. However, the label
was tested to an outdoor weathering cycle, although it is intended for
indoor use.
These Silver Fox® labels are primarily designed for internal use; however
questions are often posed about their use externally, so it was decided to
have them tested by exposing them to ultra-violet weathering. Silver Fox®
are proud of having extensive product testing data available to their clients
and are constantly adding to their testing knowledge base.
With the polyester laser printable Legend™ tie-on labels, in yellow, white,
red, green, blue and orange, there was no visible change in the white tie-
on labels but the non-white labels showed slight chalking, resulting in
some lightening, but the print on the labels remained clearly legible.
The tests were run in accordance with ISO 4892-3 Method A cycle 1
(outdoor simulation) using UVA bulbs and approved continuous cycling
parameters. 21
Nico Frame, Silver Fox’s® Marketing Manager, explained: “Silver Fox® only
ever tests its finished final printed products in this way. This is in
preference to, for example, separately testing each of the materials that
comprise the label – because this could give an unrealistic assessment of a
finished label’s ability to withstand the rigours of real world, active use.”
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
End Key facts:
Silver Fox® Expands
accelerated UV knowledge.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
The t e s t s a r e i n
accordance with ISO 4892
-3 Method A Cycle 1.
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Eurowire Magazine - March 2014
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Legend™ LHZ2, Low smoke,
Zero Halogen Heatshrink
The Silver Fox Legend™ LHZ2 zero-halogen heatshrink tubing is flexible, flame-
retardant and has a low smoke index.
Supplied on rolls you can select the length of marker required with our Silver Fox
Labacus Innovator Advanced or Professional software.
Print in conjunction with our DTP-1/300 Plug’N’Play thermal printer with the
same ribbon as all our other thermal labels.
MORE INFORMATION ON HEATSHRINK TUBING
This month:
Silver Fox Labels exhibit excellent results in latest long-term UV
results
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® Labels preform
well in latest accelerated
UV Tests.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
The tests are in accordance
with ISO 4892-3 Method A
Cycle 1.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“Truthfully, we are delighted
with these results. We always
test the finished final printed
product – rather than, for
example, the components that
go to make the finished
product. Ultimately, we do
this because this is what is
going to be out there and
used every day on a wide
variety of projects all over the
world. In addition, we’re
testing a wide range of
coloured labels – not just a
colour, such as white, which is
less likely to discolour over
time.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
16th April 2014
Silver Fox® labels exhibit excellent results in
latest long-term UV tests
Not content with putting its labels through demanding product testing,
leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, Silver Fox®, is now
subjecting its labels to long-term accelerated ultra-violet (UV) weathering.
The test, being conducted by the independent test laboratory, Materials
Technology Ltd, in accordance with ISO 4892-3 Method A cycle 1 (outdoor
simulation), covers Silver Fox’s:
Fox-Flo® zero-halogen tie-on cable labels.
Endurance® Pipeline ID tape ISO 14726, in various background
colours.
Endurance® Pipeline ID Tape BS 4800, in various background
colours.
According to Materials Technology, accelerated UV weathering can have a
number of effects on exposed samples – for example, changes in colour.
Other effects, such as surface chalking, can also result in apparent colour
changes to the samples and in some extreme cases even disintegration.
Its interim report on the Silver Fox® labels, states: ‘Testing has been
performed for a 6000 hour period. This is considered to be a long duration
test and is the longest test period over which we have ever tested a
product – exceeding, for example, the testing of decking products that are
used in the Middle East.’
‘For label products, the legibility of any printing is one of the most
important characteristics and, in this work, the legibility of the printing has
been assessed against any other changes that have occurred. In general,
the legibility has remained very good despite any other changes.’ In the
samples where information was printed on them, such as the Fox-Flo
labels, the legibility remained clear and distinct.
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Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox®, commented: “Although the tests
aren’t yet complete, these are very encouraging results for our labels,” he
added. “We don’t know of any other label manufacturer that’s subjected its
products to such intensive testing – so we’re delighted with how well Silver
Fox® labels are performing.”
“No wonder our labels are increasingly becoming the first choice for
engineers working in the Energy, Power, Rail and Data & Telecoms
industries worldwide,” he said.
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® Labels preform
well in latest accelerated
UV Tests.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
The tests are in accordance
with ISO 4892-3 Method A
Cycle 1.
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Legend™ LNST Non-Shrink Tubing
The Silver Fox Legend™ LNST non-shrink tubing is an exceptionally cost-effective
method of producing wire idents.
Use with the Silver Fox Labacus Innovator Advanced or Professional software and
the Silver Fox DTP-1/300 thermal printer using the same ribbon as all our other
thermal labels.
MORE INFORMATION ON NON-SHRINK TUBING
This month:
Silver Fox showcases its Fox-Flo cable labels at Infrarail 2014
Premier League Stadia and ‘Over the Moon’ with Silver Fox Labels
The Label Guys - Railway Strategies Magazine
Labels: Engraved and customised - IPE Magazine 27
Key facts:
Silver Fox® Exhibits at this
years Infrarail Exhibition.
Silver Fox® will be
showcasing a number of
products, including Fox-
Flo® Labels.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“At a time of continued
investment in rail, Infrarail
2014 provides an excellent
opportunity for companies,
such as Silver Fox®, that
serve the rail infrastructure
market to showcase their
products and services. We’re
delighted to be heading to
Earl’s Court for this event.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
6th May 2014
Silver Fox® showcases its Fox-Flo® cable labels
at Infrarail 2014
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, will be
exhibiting its solutions for the rail industry at the 10th International
Railway Infrastructure Exhibition (Infrarail 2014), which is being held at
London’s Earl’s Court from 20th to 22nd May.
On its exhibition stand (H66), Silver Fox® will be showcasing its wide range
of labelling solutions but especially its Fox-Flo® UV-stable, low smoke, zero
halogen (LSZH) tie-on cable labels. Independently verified as meeting
tough, stringent standards with regard to durability despite the most
demanding of operating conditions, Fox-Flo® labels printed in conjunction
with along with the Silver Fox® Fox-in-a-Box® Cable Label System is
approved for use by London Underground (LUL) – especially for labelling
both low and high voltage power cables.
Through customers, such as Waverley Engineering, Silver Fox® labels and
Fox-Flo® in particular, are often used on London Underground and other
major rail projects. Silver Fox® products are also supplied by, among
others Grafoplast Europe (based in Hitchin) and Thorne & Derrick, the well
-known national distributor and worldwide exporter of cable installation,
cable jointing and electrical equipment for industrial and hazardous areas –
which includes use in the rail industry.
According to Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox®, the Silver Fox® Tie-On
cable marking system is ideal for large cables and cable bundles -
including use with nylon or stainless steel cable ties – such as are used in
the rail industry. For example, they are used on LUL compliant cable labels
for power, co-axial and fire alarm cables.
Held every two years, Infrarail regularly attracts over 4,500 visitors. This
year’s event will be officially opened by the Minister of State for Transport
and Liberal democrat peer, Baroness Kramer. As a true UK manufacturer
we would be delighted to welcome the Baroness to our stand.
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to their free newsletter.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® Labels prove to
be a hit clients.
Silver Fox® is able to
change it label designs and
wording quickly.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“Being one of the UK’s
foremost suppliers of turnkey
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d
broadcasting systems for
venues and sports stadia, TTL
Video installs and terminates
a wide range of copper and
fibre optic cable types,
including Cat5E/6/6A and
single and multi-mode fibre.
At Silver Fox®, we supply a
complete range of standard
and customised label solutions
– which are suitable for TTL
Video’s any and every
labelling need. When it comes
to customised engraved
labels, we produce laser
labels, stainless steel labels,
Traffolyte labels and metal
engraved tags.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
12th May 2014
Premier League stadia are ‘Over the Moon’ with
Silver Fox® labels
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has been
supplying laser engraved labels to the broadcast systems engineers, TTL
Video. Principally, these labels help TTL Video - which offers cable
installation, testing, repair and maintenance services for broadcast and
fibre optic cable – whose equipment records Premier League football
games, for broadcast.
TTL Video’s Stefan Bewsey explained: “Most of our panels are custom-
made and it’s important for us to get these made quickly, so that we can
do our job. Since the installations to which these panels refer change from
day to day, depending on the needs of the broadcasters for which we
work, we need suppliers that are flexible and highly adaptable in order to
meet our requirements.
“We have up to 50 camera positions around each ground,” he added.
“These include audio, fibre, data and triaxial cameras – so there are about
six or seven cut outs that Silver Fox® has to make for us for each job we
do.
“Silver Fox® is able to change its label designs and wording quickly – and
that makes things a lot easier for us, helping us to do the job we need to
do: to bring each game to the viewers,” said Stefan.
Based in Redhill, Surrey, and a member of the British Safety Council, TTL
Video supplies broadcast engineering expertise and facilities to the
international television, sports and entertainment industries. Carrying out
major installation and consultancy projects as well as de-rig and truck-
based outside broadcast production, its primary areas of operation are
systems integration; outside broadcasts; installation of venue and stadium
broadcast facilities; consultancy and expertise for engineering projects, as
well as cable and fibre optic termination and repair.
According to Nick Michaelson: “We’re delighted that our labels are proving
a hit with TTL Video. In particular, engineers want the reassurance,
reliability and flexibility that comes from working with a company that
manufactures in the UK. In addition Silver Fox® are customer focused,
offer next-day delivery, have a team that truly understand the products
and most importantly we are a true UK Brand with products that are UK
made. 29
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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About TTL Video
TTL Video is one of the UK’s leading providers of outside broadcast
infrastructure and facilities to the domestic and international market. With
a unique blend of broadcast experience and skills, TTL Video provides any
level of support, from complete technical and operational systems, specific
equipment tailored to individual needs, through to project management,
implementation and operational production.
Key facts:
Silver Fox® Labels prove to
be a hit clients.
Silver Fox® is able to
change it label designs and
wording quickly.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Railway Strategies Magazine - May 2014
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox IPE Magazine - May/June 2014 P.76
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Endurance® Pipeline ID Tape
Silver Fox Endurance® External Pipe ID Tape is made for critical applications in
demanding environments. Longer life means less maintenance costs.
To verify how it performs under duress, it has then been independently tested for
a range of demanding situations.
MORE INFORMATION ON PIPELINE ID TAPE
This month:
Fox-Flo® and the Endurance® Modular ID System expected to shine
for Silver Fox at Rail Live 2014
How the Silver Fox Endurance Modular ID System can save the Rail
Industry Time and Money
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® exhibits at Rail
Live 2014.
Silver Fox® wi l l be
d em on s t r a t i n g t h e i r
Endurance® Modular ID
System.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“The Silver Fox® Endurance®
system can be used for a wide
range of applications. The
Modular ID system labels use
black letters, available in
17mm (the 17mm raised
characters remain legible even
if they’re painted over, just
“Rub’n’Read”) and 30mm
sizes – in laminated PVC and
two-part po lypropy lene
respectively – printed on a
yellow background. Silver
Fox® also supplies customers
with black mounting strips in
1m (3.28ft) lengths for these
cable markers. The cable
markers and mounting strips
– which are made of ultra-
violet stabilised PVC – are
resistant to water, mild acids,
salt alkalis, petroleum grease,
oils and aliphatic solvents.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
12th June 2014
Fox-Flo® and the Endurance® Modular ID
System expected to shine for Silver Fox® at
Rail Live 2014
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, will be
exhibiting its solutions for the rail industry at Rail Live 2014 which is being
held at Long Marston, near Stratford-upon-Avon for the second time. Rail
Live is the new name for the show that was previously called National
Track Plant Exhibition in 2013. Rail Live 2014 will run from the 18th-19th of
June 2014 and is organised by Network Rail in association with The Rail
Alliance, The Rail Engineer and Macrail.
Under the Rail Alliance Marquee, Silver Fox® will be showcasing its wide
range of labelling solutions but especially its Fox-Flo® UV-stable, low
smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) tie-on cable labels. Independently verified as
meeting tough, stringent standards with regard to durability despite the
most demanding of operating conditions, Fox-Flo® labels printed in
conjunction with along with the Silver Fox® Fox-in-a-Box® Cable Label
System is approved for use by London Underground (LUL) – especially for
labelling both low and high voltage power cables. In addition, Silver Fox®
also recently obtained Network Rail approvals for their labelling solutions.
Silver Fox® will also be demonstrating their Endurance® Modular ID System
which is the fast and flexible way of labelling pipes, valves, junction boxes
and cable trays.
Through customers, such as Waverley Engineering, Silver Fox® labels and
Fox-Flo® in particular, are often used on London Underground and other
major rail projects. Silver Fox® products are also supplied by, among
others Grafoplast Europe (based in Hitchin) and Thorne & Derrick, the well
-known national distributor and worldwide exporter of cable installation,
cable jointing and electrical equipment for industrial and hazardous areas –
which includes use in the rail industry.
According to Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox®, the Silver Fox® Tie-On
cable marking system is ideal for large cables and cable bundles -
including use with nylon or stainless steel cable ties – such as are used in
the rail industry. For example, they are used on LUL compliant cable labels
for power, co-axial and fire alarm cables.
He added: “We’re delighted to be heading to Long Marston for the event
and at a time of continued investment in rail, Rail Live 2014 provides an
excellent opportunity for companies, such as Silver Fox®, that serve the
rail infrastructure market to showcase their products and services.”
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to their free newsletter.
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How the Silver Fox® Endurance® Modular ID System can save the Rail Industry Time and Money.
Increasingly, the UK Rail industry as well as those in the Energy, Power, Data & Telecoms industries worldwide are discovering – and using – the Silver Fox® fast and flexible way of labelling pipes, valves, junction boxes and cable trays by using the Endurance® modular ID system.
Made by the UK-based Silver Fox®, these cable marking and labelling solutions encompass heat shrink cable markers (both standard and low-smoke zero-halogen (LS0H); 2-part cable markers; non-shrink cable markers; and wrap-around cable markers for permanent marking of LV-HV power, instrumentation cables and control.
The Endurance® Modular system was showcased at the recent Infrarail 2014 Expo in London as well as the hugely successful Rail Live 2014 event at Long Marston.
“Silver Fox® cable markers and cable labels provide fast, efficient and high quality identification of cables, optical fibres, wires, panels and low and high voltage electrical equipment in both safe and hazardous areas,” described Silver Fox’s CEO, Nick Michaelson.
“We are also happy to report” Nick added, “that Silver Fox® has most recently achieved approval from Network Rail, adding to our London Underground (LUL) approval.”
“The Silver Fox® Endurance® system can be used for a wide range of applications,” he continued. “The Modular ID system labels use black letters, available in 17mm and 30mm sizes – in two-part polypropylene and laminated PVC respectively - printed on a yellow background. Silver Fox® also provides black mounting strips in 1m (3.28ft) lengths for these cable markers to their customers. The cable markers and mounting strips – which are made from ultra-violet stabilised PVC material - are resistant to water, salt alkalis, mild acids, petroleum grease, aliphatic solvents and oils.
“Additionally, the 17mm raised characters remain legible even if they’re painted over!” Nick added. “Moreover, the 17mm size characters incorporate a slot through which a cable tie can be fed, providing customers with the option of either a rail or cable tie mounting.”
“Furthermore, all components of the Silver Fox® Endurance® Modular ID system have been successfully tested to withstand temperatures of between 85 degrees Celsius and minus 45 degrees Celsius for over 1,000 hours. This substantial degree of durability ensures that will continue to function under difficult operating conditions and so reduces the need to go to the time and trouble of replacing them.” commented Nico Frame, Silver Fox’s Marketing Manager.
“We believe that it is vital for all Silver Fox® cable labels and cable markers to be tested carefully and thoroughly at MoD, UKAS-certified and independent recognised test laboratories in compliance with a number of different MIL and other standards. This ensures that in ‘real world’ conditions, they’ll perform well and, indeed, out-perform their rivals. It is this testing and forward thinking which allowed Silver Fox to gain Network Rail and London Underground approval,” Nico said. “And, of course, unless the specification states otherwise, in all tests carried out on its labels, Silver Fox® tests the finished, printed label - and not just the material on which it is printed. This is all part of our continuing resolve to ensure our customers profit from effective and innovative products, enabling them to use time productively, whilst also benefiting from high quality and durable solutions.”
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Labelling – ‘Flaming’ Marvellous
Introduction
Producing unique, high quality, durable cable labelling solutions is a goal many companies are working towards. However, what most many do not realise, that coming up with a new, original product idea is not the only part of the process of becoming successful.
Many companies will produce a product that looks identical to others already on the market. How then do you make your product standout against the rest?
This article takes one case study in particular into consideration, explaining that product testing is just one of the ways to make your products stand out against your competitors, and allow you to produce the highest standard of product.
Background
It is very strange in that as soon as you come across an effective new product or even a good idea about one, you say how simple that is and wonder why somebody had not thought of it before.
The corkscrew bottle opener and a quick release valve are excellent examples of this point. Embracing and then embodying simplicity is a key to successful invention.
In reality, it takes hundreds, if not thousands of hours behind the scenes to get to something about which somebody will say:
“That is so simple!”
There’s a danger that that person could even dismiss the thought process that has gone into producing the invention since it’s so simple, it’s not ‘special’ or significant enough to be any good. Moreover, it can’t be as simple as all that, otherwise everybody would have done it years ago.
Yet, successful invention tends to focus on the simple and, simply, make it work. This is certainly true in the business of creating labelling solutions.
The Project Food Chain
Many engineers are tempted to disregard labelling as being only a minor part of a project. Silver Fox are in agreement that labelling is very much low down on the project food chain.
However, get the labelling wrong and, suddenly, something that was a tiny fraction of a percent of the whole project can hold up that project and end up costing millions!
Additionally, the quicker a project is signed off, the quicker the contractor can get the invoice in and get paid.
Silver Fox are a UK owned and managed company and they’re constantly investing in product development, both in terms of software, printers and the labels themselves.
Moreover, they independently test all of these products tirelessly so the client can be assured of the quality and low maintenance costs going forward.
In every sector of oil and gas supply sector, manufacturers and suppliers have to prove that their products are better than previous versions of the same product and better than versions of competing products. They must show that these products offer better service, better support, back-up delivery and even long-term reliability.
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Fire Starter
All this got the team at Silver Fox thinking and so, one rainy Friday afternoon, they literally set a match to their products.
Independent test results are exceptionally important but engineers tend to like and trust practical, ‘hands-on’ tests. So, setting aside the independent testing that was yielding extremely encouraging results, they decided to compare, in a raw way, just how their products stacked up against those of a very large competitor.
The results were alarming. The competitor’s products, promoted as Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) labels, turned out not to be LS0H and burned vigorously and emitted burning particles after only a few seconds of being exposed to a naked flame. By contrast, Silver Fox’s LS0H label didn’t burn even after 45 seconds of exposure to a naked flame.
Recently, an engineer told Silver Fox that it would be a godsend if their label lived up to its UV testing certificate but, he went on, it couldn’t because it looked the same as all the other labels and all labels are the same, aren’t they?
In reality, as independent as well as their tests show, all labels are far from being the same, even if they look similar. No product is the same as a competitor’s in any area. Each one is manufactured differently with different tolerances on different machines and, perhaps, using different materials.
Conclusion
After reading this article, it should be clear that product testing is an important part of enhancing your product and company, and making you stand out from everyone else. Silver Fox is a prime example of a company that has taken product testing seriously, and are benefitting greatly from this, emphasising the need for product testing and development, not only to ensure high quality products which stand out from the rest, but safety too.
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Endurance® Modular ID System
Endurance® modular is a very durable way to label pipes/valves or equipment. It is
made up of separate black on yellow characters. These are slid into a black plastic
supporting rail.
The rail is supplied in 1m lengths and can be cut to length according to needs.
There are slots and holes on the back of the rail for suitable attachment. The rail
can also be supplied with a strong self-adhesive foam backing.
MORE INFORMATION ON ENDURANCE® MODULAR
This month:
Silver Fox® Labels endure tough high temperature tests
Happy 4th of July
Labels like it hot - IPE Magazine
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Key facts:
Silver Fox® Labels endure
tough high temperature
tests.
When tested, Silver Fox
labels showed no signs of
change.
Silver Fox® are proud of
having extensive product
testing data.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“These labels are used in the
Energy, Power, Rail and Data
& Telecoms industries world-
wide, often in demanding
conditions where they can
experience high temperatures.
So it’s important that the
labels are tested thoroughly to
ensure that they’ll perform
well under ‘real world’
conditions – and, indeed, out-
perform their rivals. Driven by
a passion for excellence and a
determination to be the best
in our field, Silver Fox® is
committed to offer customers
labels made of the very best
materials – and we back this
commitment by putting the
labels through independent
tests.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
8th July 2014
Silver Fox® Labels Endure Tough High
Temperature Tests
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has reported
extremely positive results from the most recent tests carried out on its
labels – for exposure to high temperatures.
Unless the test specification requires otherwise, Silver Fox® only ever tests
the finished, printed label and not just the material on which it is printed.
According to the resulting certificate, which relates to the white, yellow,
blue and red Fox-Flo® UV-stable, low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) tie-on
cable labels produced by Silver Fox®: ‘Environmental Test Service (ETS)
performed visual inspections of the labels by comparing them with control
samples provided by Silver Fox Ltd.’
The tests — carried out by the UKAS-certified Berkshire-based
Environmental Test Services (ETS) – were performed in accordance with
the test specification MIL-STD-202G, Method 108A. They were carried out
over a 3 month period.
When tested, Silver Fox’s Fox-Flo® labels showed no change after being
subjected to a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius for 500 hours.
These labels continued to perform well when subjected to a temperature of
85 degrees Celsius and at 100 degrees Celsius for 500 hours – with only
the white label becoming ‘a shade darker’, according to ETS.
The same thing was observed when the Fox-Flo® labels were kept at 100
degrees Celsius for 1000 hours.
Nick Michaelson commented: “It’s part of our on-going resolve to do all we
can to enable and empower our customers to turn time into profit.
“Our goals are to design, develop and supply complete labelling solutions
including software, hardware and label material ensuring a highly time
saving and durable solution for all our customers,” he added.
To find out more about Silver Fox® and receive regular updates on its
products and activities, subscribe to its free newsletter.
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Happy 4th of July! Happy 4th of July to all our American customers and colleagues! It has always been said there is a special relationship between the UK and the USA and it is the same for Silver Fox with both our the wedding anniversary of our CEO, Nick Michaelson the birthday of our Technical Director, Andrew Tilbury falling on the 4th! A celebration all round!
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox IPE Magazine - July/August 2014 P.26
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Fox-in-a-Box
The Fox-in-a-Box® cable labelling starter kit from Silver Fox is an ideal, cost-
effective solution for printing large volumes of labels.
Includes everything you need in order to print our complete range of thermal
labels which includes; Fox-Flo® labels, tie-on cable labels, heatshrink, non-shrink
tubing and wrap-around labels.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOX-IN-A-BOX
This month:
Silver Fox® lead the way in labelling at Instrumentation Scotland &
Offshore Systems 2014
Addressing the challenges in choosing labelling for both client and
contractor - Rail Technology Magazine
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Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and Non-
s h r i n k l a b e l s a t
Instrumentation Scotland
and Offshore Systems.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
Silver Fox® have been
supplying the Offshore
Industry for over 30
years.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
“Silver Fox® have been in
the Oil & Gas market for over
three decades and we
understand the demands for
both the operator and the
client. That’s why we chose
the highest grade of
ma t e r i a l s t o en su re
maximum durability. We
then back this up with
independent testing covering
various extreme conditions.”
He continued. “We’ve made
sure it’s all simple and
straightforward to use - with
the same printer, same
ribbon and same software.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
27th August 2014
Silver Fox® lead the way in labelling at Instrumentation
Scotland & Offshore Systems 2014
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer in labelling solutions, will be
exhibiting a variety of their solutions at this year’s Instrumentation
Scotland and Offshore Systems Exhibition, to be held at the Aberdeen
Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC). This biennial exhibition has served
Scottish industry for 20 years, bringing together the many companies who
supply products and services specific to the offshore industry.
Silver Fox® have supplied into the Offshore Oil & Gas industry since 1983 –
over 30 years. In addition independent testing on all their products
ensures the highest quality of label, made from the highest grade of
materials – vital for the Oil and Gas industry.
Silver Fox® will be displaying their range on Stand 722 from the 3rd-4th
September, including Fox-Flo® Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable
Labels, LegendTM LHZ2 Low-smoke Zero-halogen Heatshrink and LNST Non
-shrink Tubing. Silver Fox® offer highly durable and time saving solutions
to cover all aspects; from cables and wires to equipment - through just
one system. In particular, UV stable Fox-Flo® Tie-On Cable Labels have
been tested according to BS 6853:1999 & BS EN ISO 4589-2:1999
standards and to demonstrate their UV stability, they have been tested for
over 8000 hours Accelerated UV.
Other tests for our Fox-Flo®, Heatshrink and Non-Shrink labels include Salt
Mist Spray for marine environments as well as both High and Low
Temperatures. Also on display will be the Fox-in-a-Box® system
comprising the Plug’N’Play Thermal label printer and the Labacus Innovator
labelling software.
Silver Fox® LS0H Fox-Flo® cable labels are ideal for Low Smoke, Zero
Halogen (LS0H) specified projects plus Silver Fox® can also provide high
specification cable labelling solutions to suit a complete range of offshore
oil and gas, power, control, marine and instrumentation cables for use on
oil platforms and floating oil production units. Fox-Flo® labels are ideal for
any operator wanting to ensure reliability and quality throughout the
project. In addition our LNST Non-shrink tubing is perfect for hazardous
areas since no heat gun permit is required.
If you are visiting the event, then please drop by and see us, email us to
or make an appointment.
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Rail Technology Magazine - August/September 14
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Pre-Print Label Service
Our Silver Fox pre-printed label service can help you save time and cost
when project deadlines are really tight.
We can offer a wide range of materials and sizes, for the most challenging
of applications, from cables and wires, to patch panels, connection boxes
and enclosures.
Our pre-printed label service can normally produce and deliver pre-printed
stock items quickly and reliably to the tightest of deadlines. Simply tell us
your requirements together with the label type and application and leave the
rest to us.
MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PRE-PRINT SERVICE
This month:
Silver Fox® Rail solutions jet to Berlin for InnoTrans 2014
Silver Fox® Wind Energy labelling solutions breeze into Hamburg
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Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and non
s h r i n k l a b e l s a t
InnoTrans.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
All of Silver Fox® thermal
labels are printed using
the same thermal printer
and ribbon.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited
“In this time of continued
investment in rail, InnoTrans
2014 provides an excellent
opportunity for companies,
such as Silver Fox®, that
serve the rail infrastructure
market to showcase their
products and services. We
are delighted to be travelling
to Berlin and exhibiting at
this event.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
2nd September 2014
Silver Fox® Rail Solutions Jet to Berlin for InnoTrans
2014
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer in labelling solutions, will be
exhibiting their solutions for the rail industry at InnoTrans, held every two
years at the Messe Berlin Exhibition Centre, Germany. InnoTrans is the
largest rail industry event in the world, attracting well over 110,000
visitors in 2012.
In Hall 7.1A - Stand 215, Silver Fox® will be highlighting its labelling
solutions, in particular Fox-Flo® Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable
Labels, Legend™ LHZ2 Low-smoke Zero-halogen Heatshrink and LNST Non-
shrink Tubing.
Each of these products has been manufactured from the very best
materials to ensure maximum durability. To back this up Silver Fox® have
independently tested their labels, meeting tough, stringent standards
despite the most demanding of operating conditions. All labels on show are
printed with the Silver Fox® Fox-in-a-Box® Cable Labelling System.
Fox-Flo® Labels are Low smoke, Zero halogen (LS0H) and are intended
for identification purposes both externally and internally. The Fox-Flo®
labels, when printed using the Fox-in-a-Box® labelling system, have been
approved for use by London Underground and Network Rail in the UK.
Fox-Flo® labels are available in four different colours and uniquely we have
tested all four colours according to BS 6853:1999 (Smoke Emission and
Toxic Fumes) & BS EN ISO 4589-2:1999 (Oxygen Index) standards and
to demonstrate their UV stability, they have been tested for 8000 hours
Accelerated UV.
Legend™ LHZ2 Low smoke, Zero-halogen Heatshrink tubing is both flexible
and flame retardant. They are suitable for all identification purposes, from
single labels to cable trees. They come supplied in rolls and a in a choice of
6 sizes. The LNST Non-shrink tubing is a low cost alternative to individual
ferrules and perfect for hazardous conditions as a heat gun permit is not
required. The system also allows 2 rolls to be printed at the same time.
Through leading contractors we supply into LUL as well as into Crossrail
projects, with the Fox-Flo® labels particularly popular. Silver Fox® products
are also supplied by, among others Grafoplast Europe as well as Thorne &
Derrick, the well-known national distributor and worldwide exporter of
cable installation, cable jointing and electrical equipment for industrial and
hazardous areas – which includes use in the rail industry.
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After the success at the Rail Live 2014 exhibition, Silver Fox® will again be
demonstrating their innovative solutions alongside Rail Alliance. Rail
Alliance are the fastest growing rail networking organisation and they
reach across all aspects of the rail sector to enable customers to network,
collaborate and innovate with both suppliers and their customers. Once
again, it is a fantastic opportunity for Silver Fox® to exhibit alongside such
a successful and forward thinking company in the UK rail industry.
If you are visiting the event, then please drop by and see us, or make an
appointment.”
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Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and non
s h r i n k l a b e l s a t
InnoTrans.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
All of Silver Fox® thermal
labels are printed using
the same thermal printer
and ribbon.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and non
shrink labels at Wind
Energy.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
All of Silver Fox® thermal
labels are printed using
the same thermal printer
and ribbon.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited
“These labels are used in
demanding conditions –
where they stand the
possibility of experiencing
both high and low
temperatures, as well as
being exposed to other
hazards. So, it’s important
that labels are tested
thoroughly to ensure that
they’ll perform well under
any and all ‘real world’
conditions – and, indeed out-
perform their rivals.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
9th September 2014
Silver Fox® Wind Energy labelling solutions breeze into
Hamburg
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer in labelling solutions, will be
featuring a number of their solutions at this year’s Wind Energy
Hamburg, at the Messe Exhibition Centre, Hamburg. This new
international trade fair will provide a comprehensive overview of the
current status and future prospects of this energy sector.
On its exhibition Stand B6.297, Silver Fox® will be demonstrating in
particular the Fox-Flo® Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable Labels,
Legend™ LHZ2 Low-smoke Zero-halogen Heatshrink and LNST Non-shrink
Tubing as well as Prolab® Equipment Labels including both self and non-
adhesive labels.
With vast quantities of cabling being installed and the resultant need for
labelling, Silver Fox® offer highly durable and time saving solutions to
cover all aspects; from cables and wires to equipment - through just one
system. In particular, UV stable Fox-Flo® Tie-On Cable Labels have been
tested according to BS 6853:1999 (Smoke Emission and Toxic Fumes) &
BS EN ISO 4589-2:1999 (Oxygen Index) standards and to demonstrate
their UV stability, they have been tested for 8000 hours Accelerated UV.
Other tests for our Fox-Flo®, Heatshrink and Non-Shrink include Salt Mist
Spray for marine environments as well as both High and Low
Temperatures.
Silver Fox® have been systematically testing their products to create world
leading solutions to save time for the contractor and low maintenance for
the client. All Silver Fox® thermal solutions can be printed using the Silver
Fox® Fox-in-a-Box® Cable Labelling System.
Silver Fox® will also be showcasing their Prolab® Equipment Labels. These
labels incorporate a special laser print-receptive surface ensuring the best
quality of print every time. The Prolab® self-adhesive labels use an
adhesive that is acrylic and designed to give long term bonding. These
labels can be used for a wide range of applications including faceplates,
outlets and control panels.
Over the past 30 years, Silver Fox® has been at the forefront of the
development of innovative, durable and time-saving solutions. This is
driven by our passion for excellence and a determination to be the best in
our field. We also want to ensure our labelling solutions can perform
exceedingly well in all areas of industry, giving great customer satisfaction
across the board.
If you are visiting the event, then please drop by and see us or make an
appointment in advance.
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Silver Fox tests its la-
bels at recognised
independent UKAS
certified test laborato-
ries in compliance with
a number of different
MIL and other stand-
ards. Silver Fox is ISO
9001:2008 registered.
Silver Fox has spent
o v e r 3 0 y e a r s
developing its products.
Its commitment to
global business was
recognised in 2005 by
the Queen’s Award for
E n t e r p r i s e –
International Trade.
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
19th September 2014
Silver Fox® Embrace Scotland Remaining in the UK
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer in labelling solutions are delighted
that Scotland have decided to remain part of the Union.
Silver Fox will continue to supply our ‘UK Brand, UK Made’ range of
labelling solutions to the many businesses, manufacturers and suppliers in
Scotland.
Silver Fox embrace working alongside Scotland who will continue to thrive
and prosper as part of the United Kingdom as it has done for the last 300
years.
Scotland will continue to receive, uninterrupted, the same high level of
service and customer support it always has done in the past.
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Prolab® Thermal Wrap-Around
Cable Label
The Silver Fox Prolab® thermal wrap-around cable labels are self-laminating and
printed in conjunction with our DTP-1/300 thermal printer.
The labels incorporate a highly opaque printable area ensuring excellent levels of
clarity for your message whatever the colour of the cable.
The clear ‘tail’ on the label wraps around the cable and the printable area giving
additional protection to the message printed.
MORE INFORMATION ON WRAP-AROUND LABELS
This month:
Silver Fox® further expands its Rail Industry presence
Markets just keep growing for Silver Fox
A guide to ferrules and ferruling
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Markets Just Keep Growing For Silver Fox Wind Energy Hamburg took place at the Messe Exhibition Centre from the 23rd – 26th of September 2014 in Hamburg, Germany. The event attracted over 1250 companies exhibiting, and more than 33,000 visitors to the event.
Although this was a new market for Silver Fox®, the products presented at the exhibition were widely accepted, and the independent product testing applied to the labels proved to be a valuable tool in this industry. Being 1 of the 38 UK based companies at the show, it was great to represent the UK, and promote our UK Brand, UK Made cable labelling solutions.
On the exhibition stand, Silver Fox demonstrated a variety of labelling solutions, including the Fox-Flo® UV Stable, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Tie-on cable labels, Legend™ LHZ2 Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Heatshrink and Legend™ LNST Non Shrink Tubing, as well as Prolab® Wrap-around and Legend™ 2-Part labels. Silver Fox have been systematically testing their products to create world leading solutions to save time for the contractor and low maintenance for the client. All Silver Fox thermal solutions can be printed using the Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box Cable Labelling System – using one software, one printer, one ribbon.
‘Labelling is an important part of any market, whether it be Rail, Oil and Gas or Wind Energy. It is so important therefore that there are products available that can withstand the harsh environments associated with these industries. Here at Silver Fox, the results from independent testing of our products is what sets us apart from other companies’ said CEO Nick Michaelson, who attended the event, ‘Wind Power is a vast and growing industry, and it was great to see people interested in our labelling solutions, and see our products fit so easily into another market.’
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Silver Fox Silver Fox® Further Expands Its Rail Industry Presence
InnoTrans 2014 took place at the Messe Berlin from the 23rd – 26th of September 2014 in Germany. The event attracted well over 2500 visiting companies from over 50 different countries with the number of visitors in attendance likely to top 150,000 from around 140 different countries.
Silver Fox® have been increasing their presence within the rail industry in 2014 and after having attended InfraRail in London; the company joined Rail Alliance and promptly exhibited at Rail Live at Long Marston before being a part of the Rail Alliance stand at InnoTrans. As always there was a huge British presence at the show and it was wonderful to represent the UK promoting our UK Brand, UK Made cable labelling solutions.
During InnoTrans, Silver Fox demonstrated a variety of labelling solutions, including the Fox-Flo® UV Stable, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Tie-on cable labels, Legend™ LHZ2 Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Heatshrink and Legend™ LNST Non Shrink Tubing, as well as Prolab® Wrap-around and Legend™ 2-Part labels. Silver Fox have been systematically testing their products to create world leading solutions to save time for the contractor and low maintenance for the client. All Silver Fox thermal solutions can be printed using the Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box Cable Labelling System – using the same software, same printer and same ribbon.
With safety being an issue in not just the Rail Industry but also the Oil & Gas and Energy markets, Silver Fox continually strive to have their labelling solutions independently tested to ensure the highest possible standards.
‘Here at Silver Fox, the results from independent testing of our products is what sets us apart from other companies’ said Marketing Manager, Nico Frame, who attended the expo, ‘The Rail Industry is becoming increasingly important for Silver Fox and it was great to discover lots of potential business in new markets like Japan, Australia, Greece and Italy.’
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Articles by
Silver Fox A Guide to Ferrules and Ferruling.
Introduction.
There are currently such a wide variety of wire marking solutions, that
it is very easy to get confused as to which ones are the best for your
particular needs, whether you are a client or contractor. This article is
aimed to give information about some different labelling techniques,
to make the decision of choosing a label type a lot easier. The choices
vary from simple individual ferrules, which can be incredibly time
consuming and awkward to place on the wire, to high tech machines that produce terminal markers, along with a
wide range of other applications. It comes down to the question, what is in it for you?
It is a simple assumption that contractors and clients will want to have a straightforward, simple to use and trust-
worthy solution. However, the straightforwardness, ease and cost-effectiveness of that solution will depend on the
complexity of the job in question.
Currently, there are a number of manufacturers that produce products for this market area, including Graftoplast,
Partex, Panduit and Silver Fox – which is unique in developing and manufacturing its labelling solutions in the UK.
The 2-part labelling option.
With any wire or cable labelling job that requires, for example, four characters or
less, it seems sensible and effective to use manual, individual ferrules. It would
take longer to turn on a computer and printer, load them with both the relevant
information and blank labels – then produce and apply the labels. It is a far more
time-consuming task in comparison to the low tech, old fashioned manual ferrule
approach. Anything longer than 4 characters however, and you’re better off using one of the options explained be-
low.
All the companies mentioned above are similar in that they produce 2-part wire marking systems. This means users
print the label, either with a thermal printer or an ordinary office laser printer, typically onto a rigid strip of plastic –
which forms the ident (ID). The way this system works is that once the ID has been printed, you push this into a clear
plastic tubing sleeve. This system is different from other labelling solutions in that the label can be produced and
placed in the clear tubing either before or after it is been installed onto the
wire – and regardless of whether the wire is already connected, giving the
user freedom to change the IDs throughout the project.
A significant disadvantage of using most 2-part wire systems currently
available, is that the plastic strip which is printed on tends to be quite thick.
The clear tubing has only a small recess where the ID is fitted into, which
results in the label being forced into the gap in the clear tubing, making it difficult to get it both in and out again.
In comparison, Silver Fox’s Legend® 2-part labelling system uses flexible material, and a specially designed tail. It is
thin, so easily fits into the label recess, and is easily removed again, if needed. Once the project is finished, the tail
end can be removed, but the label can still be changed if needed. This is the innovative Silver Fox ‘pull system’. The
tail is thinner than the ID, so it easily fits through the recess of the clear tubing. Once it is through, and out the other
end, simply put the rest of the label through, and stop when the ID is in the correct place. This system is far
easier, and saves you time. 52
A major benefit of this system is that the ID can be changed at any stage of
the project without cutting it of the wire. So time can be saved in a projects,
if something arises during a project and you do have to change the ID. This
takes a matter of seconds and compares positively with the added time and
cost of cutting a wire, re-labelling it, re-terminating it and finally re-testing
the circuit – which would otherwise be necessary.
Every project is different, and there are projects where, during construction, there will be many changes, so a 2-
part labelling system will be preferred, despite it needing two operations (applying the clear tube, then printing
and applying the label) – and using Silver Fox’s 2-part labelling solution is a significant time saving product.
Along with Silver Fox, Partex also offer a 2-part laser print option, the
size of an A4 sheet – so it can go through a standard laser printer.
Effectively, the Partex sheet produces flexible rectangular labels that
are pushed into the clear tubing. However, because of their shape,
they cannot vary in length – and since a flexible piece of polyester
can’t be pushed into the clear tubing, because it’ll just bend making it
difficult to get in. Hence, the favoured Silver Fox ‘pull’ system.
Other types of labelling.
Of course, there are other approaches to wire marking, most notably Heatshrink and Non-shrink tubing methods.
These are similar in that you print information onto the tubes. Non-shrink tubing is usually made from PVC and is
simply slid onto a wire, while Heatshrink made from polyolefin labels, which are slid onto a wire or cable, then can
be shrunk down using a heat gun and comfortably grip to the cable on which they are labelling.
The Non-shrink tubing option.
It can be particularly helpful in higher volume jobs to use Non-shrink tubing, mainly where there are likely to be
few changes, but where it is important to be able to produce the relevant IDs not only cost-effectively but also in a
short space of time. A benefit of this method is a single application - just the one tube is slid onto the wire, unlike
with the 2-part system, which requires 2 parts, and consequently, 2 operations. The single application saves time,
and Non-shrink tubing is a low cost option in comparison to both individual ferrule labelling and Heatshrink tubing.
Both Partex and Silver Fox offer Non-shrink tubing solutions. Silver Fox’s Non-shrink tubing (which is made in the
UK) is flexible, matt and oval in shape. Its shape is special because it is designed to enhance the labels grip on the
wire, which in turn, stops the label slipping down. You can also leave the label with the text facing up, and it will
not move, making identification easier for future references.
While those using a 2-part labelling approach have the option of using either a standard laser printer, or a thermal
printer, Silver Fox’s Non-shrink labels can only be printed using its ‘Plug‘n’Play’ thermal printer. There are benefits
to this however, as it has a unique feature which allows 2 strips of label to be printed concurrently. Whether
printing labels for both ends of a wire, or just printing a straightforward job using this method offers maximum use
from the thermal ribbon. Furthermore, this decreases the time spent on
printing. Silver Fox have developed its software and hardware to
produce.its current solution, where one software, one printer and one
ribbon can be used to print all its thermal labels, which saves companies
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An extra bonus from using the Silver Fox system, is that, when creating ferrules, users can select the length of label
they require. This can be any length and there is no limit to the number of letters or numbers that can be printed
on each label, it is 100% customisable, and tailored to individual needs.
It is important to choose the right labelling solutions for you, and what is most appropriate for your project. In
order to do this, careful consideration is needed. Silver Fox understand that labelling is only a small part in most
projects, but it is also necessary, so they have spent a lot of time developing their products to make them suitable
for you.
Find this article by clicking here.
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Legend™ Thermal Tie-on
Cable Labels
Our low cost Legend™ polyester thermally printed tie-on cable labels offer a
simple way of printing either low volumes in ones or twos or in higher volumes in
conjunction with our DTP-1/300 thermal printer.
MORE INFORMATION ON THERMAL TIE-ON LABELS
This month:
Silver Fox® to demonstrate latest labelling innovations at ADIPEC 2014
Endurance® Pipeline Identification tape passes 6500 hours of
accelerated UV-ageing
Silver Fox® Labels endure further UV testing
Making the right connection - Rail Professional Magazine
Labelling Success for Silver Fox at recent ADIPEC exhibition
High performance, high specification cable labels for high voltage
substations from Silver Fox
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Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and Non–
Shrink labels at ADIPEC
2014.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
All of Silver Fox® thermal
labels are printed using
the same thermal printer
and ribbon.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited
“Silver Fox are happy to,
once again, be exhibiting at
ADIPEC along side our
distributors in the Middle
East. The markets for our
products in the UAE has
been growing significantly for
some years. Oil and Gas is a
major industry where
labelling is needed, so it is
important for us and our
solutions to be represented
at this event. We strive to
set our labelling solutions
apart from others by
supplying only the best
quality product. Silver Fox
look forward to travelling to
Abu Dhabi for this
exhibition.”
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
3rd November 2014
Silver Fox® to Demonstrate Latest Labelling Innovations
at ADIPEC 2014.
Silver Fox®, a leading UK manufacturer in labelling solutions, will be
featuring a number of their solutions at this year’s ADIPEC exhibition at
the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE from the 10th to 13th of
November. This expo represents a perfect opportunity for Silver Fox to
share their recent innovations to the Oil and Gas industry.
Silver Fox will be joining Arabian Falcon Electrical Equipment, their local
distributors, in Hall 12 — Stand 12061 to demonstrate their full range of
labelling solutions.
Solutions include: Fox Flo® UV-stable, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Tie-on
cable labels, Legend™ LHZ2 Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Heatshrink and
Legend™ LNST Non Shrink Tubing, as well as the Endurance® Range -
including Pipeline Identification Tape, and Modular ID.
Long term durability is a key issue in the oil and gas industry. That’s why
Silver Fox only ever use the highest grades of material and back this up by
extensive independent testing in a number of key extreme conditions.
Fox-Flo® tie-on cable labels, for example, have been successfully tested for
8000 hours accelerated UV ageing according to ISO 4982 Part 3 Method A
Cycle 1. This equates to around 12-16 years Northern European 6.5-8
years Tropical regions. The performance of the labels went so well that
even after 8000 hours they remained fully flexible. They have also been
successfully tested for halogens according to IMO FTPC Part 2 and 5. Other
tests include IEC60068-2-5 Test Kb Salt Mist (Cyclic) severity 1 for salt
mist spray.
Silver Fox also produce an innovative non-shrink tubing that has also been
tested for salt mist spray and can be used as an alternative to heatshrink
wire marking. One of the key benefits of this system is that no heat gun is
required. Therefore simply print the label and slide it onto the wire and the
special shape of the tubing will grip it firmly.
All these labels are printed through the Fox-in-a-Box labelling solution that
makes it easy to produce and print and helps save a significant amount of
time.
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Over the past 30 years, Silver Fox® has been at the forefront of the
development of innovative, durable and time-saving solutions. This is
driven by our passion for excellence and a determination to be the best in
our field. We also want to ensure our labelling solutions can perform
exceedingly well in all areas of industry, giving great customer satisfaction
across the board.
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference is
amongst the top three Oil and Gas events globally and is the leading
exhibition and conference for Oil and Gas professionals in the Middle East,
African and Asian subcontinents. Silver Fox are delighted to be taking part
in this, its 30th year, returning for the 3rd time to exhibit.
If you are visiting the event, then please drop by and see us or make an
appointment in advance.
End
Key facts:
Silver Fox showcases Fox-
Flo®, Heatshrink and Non-
shrink labels at ADIPEC
2014.
All products have been
independently tested,
producing exceptional
results.
All of Silver Fox® thermal
labels are printed using
the same thermal printer
and ribbon.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox’s Endurance®
Pipeline Identification
Tape produce outstanding
resul ts after being
independently tested for
6500 hours accelerated
UV.
The test showed that text
was still clearly legible
after this time.
Nick Michaelson
CEO of Silver Fox
Limited:
‘Pipeline ID tape is used in
such a variety of industries,
it is becoming increasingly
important to have
identification methods which
can withstand the elements
of the harsh environments
they are placed in. Here at
Silver Fox, we design and
manufacture products
specially for these tough
conditions, and the
independent product testing
shows that our products are
extremely durable. We are
extremely proud of the latest
results. Our Pipeline ID tape
is highly suitable for external
use, and this test proves
that. We hope to continue
testing this product, along
with the rest of our
solutions, to ensure they are
the highest quality labelling
solutions available.’
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
11th November 2014
Endurance® Pipeline Identification Tape pass 6500 hours of
accelerated UV ageing.
What is routine for Silver Fox is exceptional for others. The most recent
independent UV ageing tests undertaken by Silver Fox clearly illustrate this
point. Whereas, if tested at all, manufacturers will test their pipeline ID tape
for maybe 500 hours of accelerated UV. Silver Fox’s Endurance® Pipeline
Identification tape, has been successfully tested for 6500 hours. That is nearly
9 months of continual testing, against just 20 days (500 hours).
Identification and labelling is a low priority job for many, but still extremely
important. Silver Fox understands this and also understands that once applied,
the longevity of the ID tape not only saves time and money on replacements/
maintenance, but also supports possible health and safety issues - such as
visible marking.
This is why they use the best material and then extensively and independently
test their solutions. 6500 hours of accelerated UV is equivalent to
approximately 9.75 – 13 years external use in Northern European conditions,
and 5.4 - 6.5 years in Tropical Regions.
The thoroughness of Silver Fox is also demonstrated by the depth of the
testing. 32 different colours were tested to monitor and measure the effect of
UV on each of the colours over time. The results even after 6500 hours
showed all colours were clearly visible and the adhesion of the tape was also
excellent.
Silver Fox have also independently tested Endurance Pipe ID tape for H2S, Salt
Mist Spray, Moisture Resistance, and both High and Low temperatures. All of
these tests have shown the quality of the materials used reflected by the test
results.
Silver Fox’s Pipeline Identification tape fully complies with British Standards
1710 and 4800, which are health and safety related. BS 1710 states that all
pipes must be marked with the substance transported through them and in
some cases, direction of flow. This, along with the accompanying BS 4800
colour chart, defines the colour range that needs to be used. Silver Fox’s
Endurance pipeline ID tape also meets the international colour standard
ISO14726: ‘Ships and Marine Technology – Identification colours for the
content of Piping Systems’ and the ASME (ANSI) A13.1 2007 North American
Pipe Marking Standard.
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All Silver Fox Pipeline ID tape is bespoke to the customer. They have the
freedom to stipulate the requirements needed for their individual needs. The
Pipeline ID tape is self-adhesive, so therefore quick to apply, saving customers
time.
‘We are delighted with how well our products are performing in these tests.
6500 hours accelerated UV is an exceptionally demanding test and our
Pipeline ID tape performed extremely well. We recognise the needs and
expectations of our customers in the oil and gas industry and without
question the results from these tests demonstrate that Endurance lives up to
its name.’ said Allan Woodhams, Pipeline Sales Manager at Silver Fox. ‘It is
important to go the extra mile with testing, to make sure your products are a
grade above the rest. Silver Fox pipeline ID tape meets the British Standards,
but what defines the product is this UV Stable testing result, along with
previous results from the Independent Testing Laboratories.’
End
Key facts:
Silver Fox’s Endurance®
Pipeline Identification
Tape produce outstanding
resul ts after being
independently tested for
6500 hours accelerated
UV.
The test showed that text
was still clearly legible
after this time.
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Key facts:
Silver Fox’s Fox Flo®
Cable Labels produce
outstanding results after
being independent ly
tested for 8000 hours
accelerated UV.
The Independent Testing
Laboratory has never
tested a product for this
duration before.
Nick Michaelson CEO of
Silver Fox Limited:
‘We are truly thrilled with these
results. Here at Silver Fox we like
to test the finished product as it
is going to be used by our
customers. We understand that
there is no use testing, for
example, the base components
that go into making the final
label. We have tested the
finished printed label product.
And tested all the colours. This
testing gives Silver Fox’s Fox-Flo
labels another dimension,
explaining why these labels are
continually the first choice for
engineers working across a wide
spectrum of industries world-
wide, including: Oil and Gas, Rail,
Power, Transport as well as Data
and Telecom.’
Press information issued on behalf of:
Silver Fox® Limited
Swallow Court, Swallowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1SA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 373727; Web: www.silverfox.co.uk
18th November 2014
Silver Fox Labels Endure Further UV Testing
Subjecting its labelling solutions to rigorous and highly demanding
independent tests is routine at Silver Fox. The UK based labelling company
prides itself with only using the highest quality materials. The results from
their extensive testing show that Silver Fox labels are exceptionally durable.
The Long Term Accelerated Ultra-Violet (UV) weathering test was conducted
by an independent testing laboratory, on Silver Fox’s Fox Flo® tie-on cable
labels in accordance with ISO 4892-3 Method A Cycle 1 (Outdoor Simulation)
and has shown the labels to be highly resistant and durable.
Normally a company might test their products for accelerated UV ageing for
around 500 - 1000 hours. This roughly equates to 18 - 24 months, external
exposure. Silver Fox appreciates that their users do not want to be obliged
into repeatedly replacing cable labels, which is why they undertook
accelerated UV ageing for 8000 hours to properly evaluate the effects that
significant accelerated ageing, would have on the finished printed label.
As a rough guide 8000 hours, approximately equates to 12 - 16 years
Northern European Climates and 6.5 - 8 years in Tropical Regions.
The most common outcome of this accelerated UV test is the changes in
colour. This can result from poor pigment stability which results in fading and
can cause the eventual loss of colour. There are other effects such as surface
chalking, which can give the illusion of colour change, so it is important, when
testing, to assess a measured change in colour against changes such as
chalking or other surface defects, like cracking or crazing.
The report given by the testing house states ‘Testing has been performed for
an 8000 hour period, which is the longest duration to which we have ever
tested. For label products, the legibility of any printing is one of the most
important characteristics and in this work the legibility of the printing has
been assessed against any other changes that have occurred. In the samples
where information was printed on them, such as the Fox-Flo labels, the
legibility remained clear and distinct.’
End
60 Please Note: This Press Release was also published on Utility Products Website: Utility safety: Labeling solutions are durable.
Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Rail Professional Magazine -
November 2014
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox
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Labelling success for Silver Fox at recent ADIPEC exhibition.
ADIPEC 2014 took place in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from the 10th – 13th of
November. The event attracts over 2,000 exhibiting companies, and 60,000 Oil and Gas Professionals, of
which 53% have joint or direct purchasing authority. Key sellers and buyers from 98 countries operating in
the Middle East, Africa and Asian Sub-Continent.
After the success of previous years, Silver Fox’s exhibited their Labelling solutions alongside local distribu-
tor Arabian Falcon Electrical Equipment. Once again it was fantastic to attend the exhibition and represent
the UK while promoting our UK Brand, UK Made cable labelling solutions.
Silver Fox were able to showcase a number of labelling solutions during the ADIPEC exhibition, including
Fox-Flo UV Stable, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable Labels, Legend™ Heatshrink and Non-shrink
tubing, as well as the new Endurance® range of Pipeline Identification Tape, and Modular ID.
Silver Fox have been systematically testing their products to create world leading solutions, to save time
for the contractor and low maintenance for the client. All Silver Fox thermal solutions can be printed using
the Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box Cable Labelling System – using the same software, same printer and same
ribbon.
With safety being a key issue in today’s oil and gas industry, cable labelling is increasingly important. Sil-
ver Fox continually strive to have their labelling solutions independently tested to ensure the highest possi-
ble standards and durability of materials.
‘Having been my first visit to ADIPEC I was impressed with the size of the event and the number of exhibi-
tors present.’ Said pipeline sales manager Allan Woodhams, who attended the event. ‘From a business
perspective, I was able to productively meet with a number of companies to discuss our Endurance® Ex-
ternal Pipeline Identification Tape, which would otherwise not have been possible. For Silver Fox, the ex-
hibition was productive and rewarding with the level of interest in our products.’
Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox also in attendance at the exhibition commented: ‘I have attended this
exhibition on a number of occasions. This year did not disappoint, and we had a successful week. We
have been delighted with recent results from our independent testing on Silver Fox labelling solutions.
This exhibition was a great way to show people these results, and raise awareness of our labels in this in-
dustry.’
Blog Posts by
Silver Fox
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High Performance, High Specification Cable Labels For High Voltage Substations From Silver Fox.
Thorne and Derrick, a main distributor for Silver Fox, are delighted to announce a major
project breakthrough into the utility power industry.
Silver Fox have recently supplied Spanish engineering giant Elimco with their Fox-in-a-
Box® thermal cable labelling system for the labelling of power cables in high voltage
275kV substations being constructed at New Cumnock in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The project is part of SP Energy Networks, South West Scotland Collector Scheme.
As well as the Fox-in-a-Box® system, also procured were a range of cable labels that
included the Fox-Flo® Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LS0H) UV Stable Tie-on Cable Labels
and the Legend™ LNST Non-Shrink tubing. Zero halogen cable labels are extensively
specified for the labelling, marking and identification of LS0H (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
cables - this includes plastic low voltage service, mains and 11kV cables.
See the full blog by clicking here.
Blog Posts by
Silver Fox
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Legend™ 2-Part Labelling System
A really easy and fast way of producing wire markers using our Silver Fox DTP-
1/300 thermal printer.
With our 2-part labelling system you can make changes in seconds with no need
to cut and re-terminate the wire. Simply remove the label from the tubing and pull
through a new label.
MORE INFORMATION ON 2-PART LABELLING SYSTEM
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This month:
Definitive Labelling - Industrial Process News
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Magazine Articles
by Silver Fox Industrial Process News -
December 2014
+44 (0)1707 37 37 27
© Silver Fox Limited
Label Solutions Guide
“Turning Time into Profit”
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www.silverfox.co.uk
Ordinary Office
Laser Printer
TOO BUSY TO PRINT YOUR
OWN?
Silver Fox also offers a pre-print service.
To find out more call us on +44 (0) 1707 37 37 27
*Choose from Standard, Advance or Professional levels
Fox-in-a-Box®
Thermal Printer
Labacus Innovator® Labelling
Software*
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www.silverfox.co.uk
Prolab® Wrap-around Cable Labels
Prolab® Patch Panel Labels Prolab® Optical Fibre Labels
Prolab® Faceplate/General Labels
Laser Solutions
Legend™ 2-part Labelling System Legend™ Standard Tie-on Cable
Labels
Prolab® Wiring/Connector
Blocks Labels
Legend™ Non-shrink Tubing
Prolab® Wrap-around Cable Labels
Thermal Solutions*
Legend™ Standard Heatshrink Legend™ 2-part Labelling System
Fox-Flo® Low-smoke Zero-halogen
Tie-on Cable Labels
Legend™ Low-smoke Zero-halogen
Heatshrink Legend™ Standard Tie-on Cable
Labels
Prolab® Asset Labels
*Same Software, Same Printer, Same Ribbon
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Silver Fox Limited
Swallow Court
Swallowfields
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1SA
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1 707 37 37 27
W: www.silverfox.co.uk
Other Solutions Laser Engraved Labels
Warning Labels and Signs
Metal Engraved Tags
Solar Panel Warning Labels
Stainless Steel Engraved Labels
Dome Labels Traffolyte Engraved Labels
Endurance® Modular ID System
Optical Fibre Warning Labels
“SILVER FOX ®, ENDURANCE ®, FOX ®, FOX IN A BOX ®, FOX-FLO ®, LABACUS ®, LABACUS INNOVATOR ®, LABELFLEX ®, PROLAB ®, SILFOX ®, TIP TIME
INTO PROFIT ®, Silver Fox Definitive Labelling logo ® and the Fox logo ® are registered trade marks of Silver Fox Limited in the UK and/or European Union and other
jurisdictions throughout the world. LEGEND ™ is a trade mark of Silver Fox.”
R2.1
Endurance® External Grade
Pipe-Identification Tape
Endurance® Internal Grade
Pipe-Identification Tape
Endurance Range
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