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CABLE MANAGEMENT & LABELLING
Time efficiency
Laser engraved labelling is proven to save a considerable amount of project time during installation . By covering labelling in the design stage of a project , installers receive their bespoke labels ready-to-go on-site , meaning they don ’ t have to spend project time writing on every fixed component .
Long-term quality and reliability
Laser engraved labels are made of acrylic material . Fade-proof and durable in composition , the labels retain their bold colour and crisp machine-generated text for several years after engraving and installation , creating a futureproof solution . By using laser technology , the risk of diminishing ink visibility is eliminated ; meaning the end-user and their team can rely on the installation and its capabilities .
Cost effectiveness
When looking at an overall project , labelling might seem insignificant and could easily be mistaken for an unnecessary expense . However , when considering the cost of labelling against the cost of an average project , the benefits associated with completing a project with labels far outweigh the alternative . Engineers and end-users will undoubtedly find it easier to work on a system that has been clearly labelled , leading to faster fault identification and reduced downtimes of the system , creating a more cost effective and efficient solution .
Professionalism
With an ever-increasing demand for high-density equipment , as can be noted through Excel ’ s introduction of high-density fibre products within their Enbeam banner , the U-space available for labelling is continuously being restricted . The aforementioned flexible nature of laser engraved labels means the text and size of the label can be amended in line with available space to ensure the overall result has a professional finish . Ultimately , acrylic labels look more professional than their laminated counterparts , and more
‘ The benefits associated with completing a project with labels far outweigh the alternative .’
durable and more consistent than those produced on a hand held machine , and turnaround times are quicker than often expected for a bespoke product , satisfying enduser requirements .
During an installation , the installer will see each component as it is fitted into the system – they will terminate each cable , feed them through the cabinet ’ s cable management solutions and out of the cabinet behind the scenes . Once installed , the end-user will likely only see the front-face of the installation ; the patching and the labels . With this in mind , it is important that with any project , what the customer sees after an installation is of a high quality and complying with standards . The patching leads and cabling should be neatly
secured within the rack ’ s cable management accessories , and the labelling should be clearly visible and legible .
Excel offers a variety of labelling services to suit any requirement . Whether you are installing cabinets , patch panels , GOPs , outlets or cable , labelling is a crucial stage of the project to ensure the end result is as efficient as possible for the end user . With specialised laser engraved technology and access to Sharpmark software , Excel has the capacity to offer a bespoke , “ made-to-measure ” service , even down to whether the labels are pre-affixed to your equipment or sent as standalone label sheets .
For further information visit : www . excel-networking . com
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