Arrow tape is a thick vinyl or plastic tape printed with arrows. These arrows are used to indicate the flow of material or people. These tapes are used on boxes, pipes, machines and floors. Vinyl arrow tape is often used on floors and pipes because it is resistant to liquids. Using directional arrow tape improves efficiency and productivity. These arrow tapes wrap around pipes and poles to allow a 360-degree view of the arrow.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations for what color arrows to placed on specific pipes. Hazardous materials need black arrows on yellow background. Low hazard liquid materials need a green background and white arrows. Gas or gaseous mixtures with low hazard and fire extinguishing materials require a red back ground and white arrows. Other colored arrows are available for common uses where there are no safety hazards.

1. Locate 1/2 to 1-inch wide arrow tape.

2. Purchase 2-inch wide arrow tape.

3. Find arrow tape in widths larger than 4 inches.

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Buy 1/2-inch to 1-inch arrow tape

Arrow tape between 1/2-inch and 1-inch wide is commonly used on small pipes and in tight areas. These arrow tapes are available with both horizontal and vertical arrows, which allows the user more flexibility when applying the tape.

I recommend: Identi-Tape is a leading arrow tape provider of vertical and horizontal arrow tape. Browse the arrow tape list at Fastenal to find arrow tape in an array of colors. Central Supply Company supplies arrow tape information including the OSHA approved arrow tape colors.

Locate 2-inch wide arrow tape

Two-inch wide arrow tape is the most commonly used arrow tape size. These tapes are easy to apply and come in all OSHA approved colors. Two-inch tape is easy to see but does not completely cover an area.

I recommend: Find arrow tape in a wide variety of colors at Grainger. Marshal Institute is a leading arrow tape provider. Find glow-in-the-dark arrow tape at Olsen Safety Equipment.

Find arrow tape in widths of 4 inches or more

These wide arrow tapes are designed to be large enough to be seen from across the room. Bright colors can be used to indicate the flow of different materials or to break eras into sections.

I recommend: Read arrow tape information and buy arrow tape online at ShippingLabels.com. Visit Hansen Supply to find arrow tape up to 4 inches wide. Purchase arrow tape in a variety of colors and widths at Brady.

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• •  All arrow tape is sold in rolls of 30 yards in length except for glow-in-the-dark arrow tape, which is sold in 5-yard rolls.