Engraved cable ID tags · Ships Australia-wide · No minimum order
Cable tags
and cable ID,
engraved to last.
A cable tag is an engraved cable identification label fitted to a power, control, or data cable, typically wired through one or two mounting holes, used to identify circuit number, voltage, source, and destination during commissioning, fault-finding, and isolation.
Engraved traffolyte cable tags — cable ID tags, cable name tags, wire ID tags, whatever the schedule calls them — for sparkies, contractors, and industrial installations. Permanent and legible for the life of the cable, with no peeling, no fading, and no Dymo tape falling off in summer.
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What goes on a cable tag
What is this cable, and where does it go?
Cable tags exist to answer one question — the one every electrician asks during commissioning, fault-finding, and emergency isolation. The answer matters most when the tag has to survive years of heat, UV, vibration, and chemicals without becoming illegible.
RBZ 3D engraves custom cable tags and cable labels to order in Townsville, Queensland — designed online with instant per-label pricing, engraved by a licensed electrician within 1–3 business days, with no minimum order and tracked shipping Australia-wide.
- ·Circuit / cable number
- ·Voltage and phase
- ·Source (e.g. MSB-1 CB12)
- ·Destination (e.g. DB-3A)
- ·Cable size / type
- ·Wire / core ID
- ·Project / asset ref
Multi-core power, control, and data cables often need wire and core identification as well as the outer cable tag — individual core numbers or colours matched to the termination schedule. We engrave both from the same job, so the tag on the cable matches the tags on the cores.
Every common combination is configurable in the Label Designer. Send a spreadsheet or cable schedule and we'll engrave the lot, matched to your cable register.
Where these go
Anywhere a cable needs identifying.
Switchboard builders, data and comms installers, industrial maintenance crews, and solar installers running DC strings all rely on the same tag — cheap enough for one, tough enough for a thousand.
Standard cable tag sizes
Sizes for every cable.
The most common engraved cable tag dimensions used across Australian electrical and industrial work. Custom sizes available — these are just what we cut most often.
| Size | Common use | Mounting | From (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 15 mm | Light circuits, control wiring | Cable tie hole one end | $1.50 |
| 75 × 20 mm | Sub-circuits, switchboard cabling | Cable tie holes both ends | $2.10 |
| 75 × 25 mm | Standard switchboard ID, three-phase mains | Cable tie holes both ends | $2.30 |
| 100 × 25 mm | Sub-mains, motor feeds, large cables | Cable tie or wire | $2.80 |
| 100 × 30 mm | Heavy sub-mains, industrial feeds | Cable tie or wire | $3.20 |
| 150 × 50 mm | Mining, heavy industrial | Wire / mechanical fix | $5.20 |
Need an unusual size or mounting style? Send a sketch and we'll quote it.
Sequential cable tag runs
Send the schedule. Get it back numbered.
Off-the-shelf tag packs come in a fixed range and rarely match the job. Ours are cut to the cable schedule instead — any prefix, any start and end number, engraved in the order the schedule lists them.
- ·Any prefix. CABLE-, CBL-, C-, or your own site convention — every tag in the run carries it (CABLE-001, CABLE-002, and on).
- ·Any range. 001–250, 1–999, whatever the schedule calls for, with leading zeros kept exactly as written.
- ·Ordered from the schedule. Send the spreadsheet and tags come back numbered in schedule order, not just numeric order, so the batch matches the run sheet on site.
- ·Priced per tag with volume discounts applied automatically across the whole set.
For small runs, the designer generates and prices a numbered series on screen. For full switchboard or plant schedules, send the spreadsheet through Quick Quote and pricing for the whole run comes back within one business day.
vs alternatives
Why engraved beats the other options.
vs Dymo tape
Embossed Dymo strips peel and yellow within 6–18 months in any heated cabinet. Adhesive fails in summer heat, the embossing flattens under cable strain. Acceptable for temporary marking, never for compliant identification.
vs printed labels & sleeves
Inkjet and thermal-transfer prints fade under UV in 1–2 years and run if exposed to oils, fuels, or cleaning solvents. Heat-shrink printed sleeves are reasonable for temporary jobs but can't be re-read once installed without unwrapping.
vs handwritten tags
Marker pen on plastic tag works for 6 months in clean conditions, weeks in industrial. Texta fades, smudges, and is illegible from any distance. Fails compliance for permanent identification.
vs interstate suppliers
Most Australian engraving suppliers ship from Sydney or Melbourne with 5–10 day lead times. We engrave in Townsville and dispatch same week — for QLD jobs the difference is roughly a working week.
Real cable tags · real jobs
Engraved last week. Wired in next.
Switchboard tags, plant room cable IDs, solar PV warning tags. Click any photo to enlarge.
The material
Engraved traffolyte. The Australian standard.
Same engraving laminate used on compliant switchboard labels nationally. Two-layer construction — a colour cap bonded to a contrasting core. Laser cuts through the cap to expose the core. Permanent by physics, not by adhesive.
UV stable
Survives outdoor switchboards, solar combiners, marine cable trays. Won't bleach or chalk in direct sun.
Heat tolerant
Comfortable inside a switchboard during a Townsville summer. No softening, no warping at electrical operating temperatures.
Chemically resistant
Resists most cleaning agents, fuels, and process chemicals. Practical for plant rooms and workshops.
Permanent text
Engraving is the structure of the label, not a print on top. Nothing to fade, peel, or rub off — ever.
Order online
Pick a size. Type the text. Ship it.
Use the Label Designer for one-off and small batches. For full commercial or industrial schedules, send a spreadsheet via Quick Quote and we'll engrave the lot.
Standards framing
Straight about what a label can claim.
AS/NZS 3000 clause 2.8 asks that switchboard labelling be permanent, legible for the life of the installation, and clear about which circuit and equipment each label identifies. Engraved traffolyte meets the durability and permanence requirements of that clause, because the text is cut into the material rather than printed onto it — there is no ink to fade and no film to lift.
Solar and battery — the one place testing is required
Solar goes further than AS/NZS 3000. The Clean Energy Council’s Advice on Labelling (Version 2, June 2023) requires any label exposed to direct sunlight to be UV resistant, demonstrated by passing IEC 60068-2-5:2018 — a 720-hour accelerated weathering test.
Section 3.1.1 of that document carries an exception: it does not apply to markings that are physically engraved, embossed or etched with durable markings. Engraving is exempt because the marking is the material — there is no printed surface to fade.
The practical difference: a printed or vinyl label in direct sun needs that test report to show it meets the requirement. An engraved one doesn’t. If your supplier can’t produce the report, you can’t demonstrate the label complies.
Read the full breakdown → CER photo evidence and the CEC labelling guideWhat we will not tell you
- ·That the material is “certified” or “approved”. There is no certification scheme for engraving laminate and no inspector approval scheme for labels. A supplier using those words is selling you a word.
- ·That a label makes an installation compliant. Compliance is the installation, the documentation and the person who signed it — a label is one durable part of that.
- ·What your board should say. Josh holds an electrical licence and is happy to talk it through, but the wording call belongs to whoever is responsible for the job.
Common questions
Quick answers.
Are cable tags the same as cable ID tags or cable name tags?
Yes. Cable tags, cable ID tags, cable name tags, wire ID tags, and cable identification labels all describe the same product: an engraved tag fixed to a cable to identify it. Whatever your spec or schedule calls them, they are engraved traffolyte tags with mounting holes, wired or cable-tied to the cable.
What is a cable tag number?
A cable tag number is the identifier engraved on the tag, usually taken straight from the project cable schedule. It might be a straight sequence (CABLE-001, CABLE-002, and so on), a source-destination code like MSB1-DB3, or a circuit reference. It is what lets you match the physical cable on site back to its row in the schedule.
How are cable tag numbers worked out?
Cable tag numbers normally come from the project cable schedule, in a source-destination format like MSB1-DB3, a circuit reference, or a straight sequence. Send the schedule as a spreadsheet and we produce the whole numbered set in the same order, ready to install against the run sheet.
What information should go on a cable tag?
Standard content is circuit or cable number, voltage, source (e.g. MSB-1 CB12), and destination. For multi-core cables the phase colour or core ID is commonly added. Industrial work often adds project reference and asset ID.
Do you make name tags for cables?
Yes. Name tags for cables, cable tags, and cable ID tags are the same product: an engraved traffolyte tag carrying the circuit name, number, or destination, fixed to the cable through a mounting hole. Order a one-off through the Label Designer or send a full list for a batch.
Can tags be numbered sequentially from a schedule?
Yes. Send the cable schedule as a spreadsheet and every tag is engraved in sequence, from CABLE-001 through to CABLE-250 or whatever numbering the schedule already uses. Each tag is engraved individually but produced and priced as one job.
How are cable tags attached to cables?
Most cable tags get 3-5mm mounting holes for cable ties, stainless wire, or plastic straps, and the standard cable tag template uses a slotted hole at each corner for a flatter cable-tie fit. Specify hole positions in the Label Designer or send a template and we will match it.
What material is used?
Engraved traffolyte, the Australian standard for cable and switchboard identification. UV-stable, heat-tolerant, chemically resistant, legible for 20+ years. Available in every standard colour combination.
What sizes are standard?
Common sizes are 50×15mm, 75×25mm, and 100×30mm for general identification. Heavy industrial tags go up to 150×50mm. Our Label Designer accepts any custom dimension.
Can you supply cable tags for a full commercial or industrial project?
Yes. Submit a spreadsheet or cable schedule via the Quick Quote form and we will produce the full set. For ongoing trade work, subscription pricing significantly reduces per-tag cost.
Do you ship cable tags Australia-wide?
Yes. Engraved in Townsville, dispatched same week with tracked shipping. Standard delivery to most metro areas in 2-4 business days.
Related
More from the workshop.
Electrical & switchboard labels
The full electrical label range — circuit IDs, RCD plates, main switch labels.
Circuit breaker labels
Per-breaker switchboard labels meeting AS/NZS 3000 clause 2.8.
Traffolyte signs & tags
The material itself — colour combinations, sizes, applications.
Bulk industrial engraving
Volume runs for switchboard manufacturers, miners, contractors.
Cable tag & valve tag guide
Australian standards reference for cable identification.
Switchboard labelling rules
AS/NZS 3000 plain-English compliance guide.
Bulk industrial work
Send the schedule.
Got a spreadsheet, drawing, or full cable schedule? Send it through and we'll quote the lot.
Ready when you are
Identify every cable. Permanently.
Engraved traffolyte tags from one to a thousand — same week.
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