# Label material application description

> Capture surface, geometry, measured conditions, reading requirement and candidate evidence for one label position so a supplier can answer precisely.

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Use one sheet per label position. A position is a specific surface under specific
conditions, not a room. Manufacturer statements apply to their own identified products;
retrieve the technical data sheet for the exact construction being considered.

## Position identification

- Position ID / revision / prepared by / date:
- Site, room, and equipment or cable class:
- What is being labelled and why:
- Required service life:
- Intended removal behaviour (clean release, permanent, tamper-evident, not specified):

## Surface and geometry

| Attribute | Recorded value | How established (measured, manufacturer data, assumed) |
|---|---|---|
| Surface material or jacket compound | | |
| Surface finish and texture | | |
| Diameter or dimensions | | |
| Minimum radius at the label | | |
| Surface condition at application | | |
| Cleaning method before application | | |

## Conditions at the position

| Condition | Recorded value | How established |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range in service | | |
| Measured at the position (yes/no, date, method) | | |
| Humidity or condensation exposure | | |
| Chemical, cleaning or fluid exposure | | |
| Handling frequency | | |
| Illumination and viewing distance | | |
| Viewing angle and obstruction | | |

## Reading requirement

- Printed content and maximum character count:
- Minimum character height required at the viewing distance:
- Symbology required, if any, and minimum module size:
- Second-surface or duplicate placement required:

## The four jobs

| Job | Requirement at this position | Dominant for this choice? |
|---|---|---|
| Carry the identifier | | |
| Attach to the surface | | |
| Protect the printed area | | |
| Behave correctly on removal | | |

## Candidate evaluation

| Candidate construction | Manufacturer and material reference | Stated temperature limits | Stated surface suitability | Agency evidence and its scope | Stated limit on the deciding property | Printing system and ribbon evaluated | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |

## Supplier questions and answers

| Question asked | Supplier response | Date | Retained document |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |

## Decision record

- Selected construction and size:
- Assumptions that would invalidate this choice if wrong:
- Application procedure reference:
- Review trigger (new position type, stock substitution, observed failure):
- Decision owner / date: