C a s e S t u d y

Tha le s

The TIPS24 service is ideal for companies

and contractors who do not have the time

or facilities to produce their own cable

markers, but who require detailed

information to be stored on their cables,

quickly and effectively. Over 40 product

variations can be delivered next day –

standard, before 10am or noon – and

Saturday delivery is also available.

Thales’ Jim Murray says: “When we specified

cable markers for the Channel Tunnel project,

we wanted to use HellermannTyton’s TIPS cable

identification system as we had heard good

feedback about the product from colleagues.

With TIPS markers, information is printed

directly onto the labels using a thermal process

to ensure a clear and durable solution –

longevity is very important for rail applications

where products need to be hard wearing.”

HellermannTyton’s TIPTAG route markers are

available in two widths (11mm and 15mm)

and two lengths (65mm and 100mm) and are

supplied with two free MILSPEC fixing ties.

Available in white or yellow, the markers are

manufactured using a high grade LFH material.

Jim continues: “When I spoke to

HellermannTyton, I told them what products I

wanted and then emailed them a spreadsheet

of the data I needed printing onto the labels.

TIPS24 was able to provide the labels in

different colours as per my requirements and

print sequential numbers and codes. I paid by

card over the phone and the labels were

delivered to site the following day. If we’d had

to print the labels ourselves, I have no doubt

that it would have really set our project back.

TIPS24 is a spot on service and I would

definitely use it again.”

HellermannTyton’s UK Product Manager John

McGee says: “In today’s world there is an ever

increasing need to get more varied and

complex information onto cabling systems.

TIPS24 enables customers to achieve this in

a cost effective and time sensitive manner.

Thales is just one of many satisfied customers

who have discovered the benefits of our

reliable service which delivers the right markers

to the right place at the right time.”

THE SOLUTION

THE PROBLEMElectronics specialist Thales is heavily involved in building and upgrading work on the

railways, working alongside Network Rail on a variety of projects. With pressure on

rail contractors to finish on time, when the company needed cable identification

markers for a cabling job on the Channel Tunnel, the pre-printed, custom designed

labels had to be delivered to site overnight to keep the project on track. Site Manager,

Jim Murray called upon HellermannTyton and its TIPS24 customised printing service to

supply cable markers for the project.

• HellermannTyton’s TIPS24 service was

established in 2006, for companies and

contractors who do not have the time or

facilities to produce their own customised

cable markers

• The markers are printed using an innovative

Thermal Imaging Printing System (TIPS)

which ensures lasting cable identification,

resistant to heat, dust, light and water

• Heat shrink sleeving is also available

through the TIPS24 service

• Over 40 product variations can be delivered

next day – standard, before 10am or noon –

and Saturday delivery is also available

IN BRIEF

For detailed information on our full range of productsand services you can reach us at:

HellermannTyton Sharston Green Business Park, 1 Robeson Way Off Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 4TY

HOTLINE: 0161 945 4181 SALES: 0161 947 2200 FAX: 0161 947 2233info@hellermanntyton.co.ukVisit our website ww.hellermanntyton.co.uk