Why Choose the Partex PCA1-BW Clip-Around Cable Marker?
The Partex PCA1-BW is a professional black-on-white clip-around, interlocking cable marker designed for clear and organised identification of electrical cables and conductors. Part of the Partex PCA cable marking range, these markers are suitable for cables with an outside diameter of 2.2–3.6 mm, providing a practical identification solution for control panels, industrial machinery and electrical equipment.
Unlike conventional slide-on cable markers, the clip-around design allows markers to be fitted around compatible cables without requiring access to an unterminated cable end. This makes the PCA1-BW particularly useful for identifying cables in existing installations, during maintenance work or after electrical connections have been completed. The interlocking design allows individual markers to be assembled into organised identification sequences.
Featuring black identification characters on a white background, the PCA1-BW offers high-contrast marking for easy conductor recognition. Supplied as 10 strips of 32 markers, providing 320 markers in total, this pack offers a convenient solution for electricians, control panel manufacturers and maintenance engineers carrying out repetitive cable identification tasks.
Key Advantages
- Clip-around installation allows identification of compatible cables without requiring access to the cable end.
- Interlocking marker design supports the creation of organised cable identification sequences.
- Black-on-white marking provides clear, high-contrast conductor identification.
- Compatible with 2.2–3.6 mm cable outside diameters for accurate marker selection.
- Suitable for already-terminated cables, making it useful for maintenance and retrofit installations.
- 10 strips × 32 markers provide a total of 320 markers per pack.
- Suitable for electrical control panels, industrial automation and machinery wiring.
- Helps improve cable tracing, inspection, maintenance and fault finding.
Key Features
- Partex PCA clip-around cable marker system.
- Manufacturer part number: PCA1-BW.
- Clip-around cable identification design.
- Interlocking marker configuration.
- Compatible cable outside diameter: 2.2–3.6 mm.
- Black identification characters on a white background.
- High-contrast marking for electrical cables and conductors.
- Can be installed on compatible cables without removing existing terminations.
- 10 marker strips per pack.
- 32 markers per strip.
- 320 individual markers per pack.
- Suitable for electrical installation, control panel assembly and maintenance.
Interlocking Cable Identification Without Disconnecting Conductors
Clear cable identification is essential for accurate electrical installation, efficient maintenance and reliable fault finding. The Partex PCA1-BW provides a convenient alternative to slide-on markers by using a clip-around fitting method that can be applied to compatible cables without removing existing electrical terminations. This makes it especially useful for retrofit identification, control panel modifications and maintenance work where disconnecting conductors would be inconvenient.
For correct installation, measure the overall outside diameter of the insulated cable and confirm that it falls within the specified 2.2–3.6 mm range. Select the required identification markers from the strips, position them around the cable and engage the clip-around fitting according to the manufacturer's instructions. Arrange and interlock the markers in the intended reading order to create a clear identification sequence. Check that the completed marking is securely fitted, readable and does not damage the cable insulation.
Typical Applications
- Electrical control panel cable and conductor identification.
- Retrofit marking of existing electrical wiring.
- Industrial automation and PLC installations.
- Machinery control and electrical equipment wiring.
- Electrical distribution and switchgear cabinets.
- Building management and HVAC control systems.
- OEM electrical equipment manufacturing.
- Electrical maintenance, inspection and fault finding.
- Identification of already-terminated cables and conductors.
