THE IMPORTANCE OF COLOR IN THE INDUSTRIAL FIELD
Color [‘col-or]: the chromatic aspect that bodies acquires due to the light that reflects on them.
Colors, indeed, do not exist in nature as we see them, yet our brain receives a stimulus and transforms it into the perception of a certain color.
Nature “communicates” with us through colors, and through our senses, we are able to establish a connection with the environment around us.
Various studies over the years have shown that color has taken on a fundamental role: as an “element that best represents the exchange of a message endowed with meaning through a sort of universal language.”
The mental association color = code promotes learning and memorization, and for this reason, specific colors have been chosen and used in commercial fields to distinguish or enhance products, and in industrial fields to identify components of all kinds.
In our daily lives, the specific use of color, depending on the context, can express
messages that influence, for example, purchasing choices or social relationships; while in more technical cases, it acquires defined and standardized characteristics and has been assigned a specific meaning related to safety or the identification of certain elements and/or actions to be taken for correct maintenance or in the event of critical situations arising from incorrect functioning of the system.
The correct identification of wires, cables, and/or components goes far beyond mere aesthetic appearance as it gives a professional an immediate view of the functioning of a system and how it is connected, thus allowing various interventions to be carried out in a simple, fast, and safe manner.
The leading role in this field is undoubtedly attributed to heat-shrink tubing.
These heat-shrink tubing, for newcomers to the industry, are extruded plastic tubes that, when heated, shrink in size, molding themselves for perfect adherence to the component, even in case of irregular shapes. They can be used for various purposes, such as: connecting cables and conductors for electrical insulation, protection against moisture and mechanical stresses, up to identification to simplify installation and maintenance operations.
In order to aid identification through color and more, we also mention another widely used article: plastic cable ties with indicator label. These durable professional solutions allow for quick and neat assemblies, ensuring readability and reliable long-term performance even in difficult conditions.
Equally practical and functional concerning order, safety, and protection are flexible spirals for hoses. Made of PVC, they are designed to ensure maximum resistance to mechanical stresses, abrasion, wear, even at high temperatures.
In conclusion, we could add that, although it may not seem so at first glance, color, even in the industrial field, can assume a crucial and decisive function, bringing considerable advantages in terms of time and safety.
