Why I Needed Tactile Cable Labels
I can’t tell identical cables apart by sight, and braille stickers never stayed put on bundles of wires, pipes, or hoses. I don’t use CAD and didn’t have time to learn it, so I needed a simple way to make durable, tactile labels that tie on and stay readable.
What I Tried Before
Tape peeled off, pen marks wore away, and premade tags didn’t offer braille or the exact wording I needed. Everything took too long or required software I didn’t understand.
How I Built Them in Minutes
With Shapiful’s online generator, I picked a zip-tie label shape and set the length, width, and thickness. I added braille text along with a short printed line so others could read it too. Slots for the tie were already aligned, and I could choose rounded corners and a small chamfer to make the edges comfortable.
I previewed the part in the live 3D STL viewer, adjusted spacing, and switched between embossed and engraved styles to get a crisp tactile finish. For a few labels, I included a QR code that points to a URL with wiring notes. When everything looked right, I exported STL and 3MF for printing.
The Result
The labels feel clear under my fingers and don’t spin or slip once zip-tied to bundles. I can tag cable groups, valves, and hose ends, and the braille stays consistent across all pieces. Because the sizes and fonts are saved, making new tags for the toolbox or office is quick.
Why I Trust This Approach
I didn’t need CAD or complicated tools—just a guided editor with sensible defaults, tactile-first options, and export-ready files. For accessible, printable labels—whether braille, text, or QR—Shapiful’s site brings everything together in one place so I can rely on consistent, personalized results.