Panduit H000X084HXM PXE Continuous Heat Shrink Label Cassette
Overview
The Panduit H000X084HXM is a yellow continuous heat shrink tubing label cassette from the PXE™ line, designed for use with Panduit's MP100, MP200, and MP300 portable label printers. Built from 2:1 polyolefin, the tubing shrinks to half its diameter when heat is applied, locking printed wire IDs firmly in place — critical in panel builds and termination points where labels must survive decades of heat, vibration, and repeated access. Each cassette contains 2.4 meters of 21.3mm-diameter tubing sized for 8 to 1 AWG wire, plus the ink ribbon, so you load one cartridge and get label material and print consumables in a single step.
Key Features
- 2:1 Polyolefin Shrink Ratio: The 21.3mm pre-shrink diameter collapses tightly around 8–1 AWG conductors — covering large feeder cables and heavy power runs that flat adhesive labels can't grip reliably without lifting or rotating.
- Continuous 2.4m Roll Format: Print and cut labels at whatever length the job demands. Long wire runs with custom ID strings aren't constrained by pre-cut label length, reducing waste and re-labeling on oversized conductors.
- Integrated Ribbon Cassette: The MP™ quick-load cassette packages tubing and transfer ribbon together. There's no separate ribbon thread — swap the cassette, align, print. This matters on an active job site where fumbling with ribbon spools wastes time and introduces print-head damage risk.
- UL 224 VW-1 Rating: Meets UL 224 flame resistance (VW-1 vertical burn), which is required on wire markers used in control panels and electrical enclosures subject to NEC and UL 508A compliance reviews. Don't spec unlisted tubing in a listed panel build.
- Yellow Color for Visual Coding: Yellow is a standard high-visibility color for caution and special-circuit designation. Use it to call out grounding conductors, alarm circuits, or any run requiring an immediate visual distinction from standard white-labeled conductors.
- Package Quantity of 5 Cassettes: Each order unit ships 5 cassettes; carton quantity is 120. For contractors managing multi-panel projects, buying at carton quantity reduces per-cassette cost and keeps the printer stocked across crews.
- Printer Compatibility — MP100, MP200, MP300: The H000X084HXM is factory-keyed for Panduit's portable MP series only. It will not seat in desktop or rackmount Panduit systems — verify your printer model before ordering if you're running a mixed fleet.
Integration & Compatibility
The H000X084HXM seats in the MP100, MP200, and MP300 portable printers. Competitive cross-reference numbers H000X084H2C and H100X084H2C are noted in manufacturer data for reference when converting an existing program from another supplier's cassette system to the Panduit MP platform. Wire gauge coverage (8–1 AWG) targets main feeder identification, motor lead marking, and large-conductor circuit labeling in commercial and industrial electrical work.
What's in the Box
- 5x PXE™ heat shrink label cassettes (tubing + ribbon, yellow, 21.3mm dia × 2.4m per cassette)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Panduit printers is the H000X084HXM compatible with?
A: The H000X084HXM is designed for use with the Panduit MP100, MP200, and MP300 portable label printers. It is not compatible with Panduit desktop or non-MP series systems.
Q: What wire gauge range does the H000X084HXM cover?
A: The 21.3mm pre-shrink diameter is sized for 8 to 1 AWG wire conductors.
Q: Does the H000X084HXM meet any flame or safety standards?
A: Yes. The H000X084HXM meets UL 224 VW-1, which is the flame resistance standard required for wire markers in listed control panel and enclosure applications.
Q: How much tubing is in each cassette, and how many cassettes come in a package?
A: Each cassette contains 2.4 meters of continuous yellow polyolefin heat shrink tubing. A standard package contains 5 cassettes. Carton quantity is 120 cassettes.
Q: Does the cassette include the ink ribbon, or is that ordered separately?
A: The MP™ quick-load cassette includes both the label tubing material and the ink ribbon in a single unit — no separate ribbon purchase required.
Q: What is the shrink ratio of the tubing material?
A: The tubing is 2:1 polyolefin, meaning it shrinks to half its original diameter when heat is applied, conforming tightly to the conductor surface.
The H000X084HXM is the cassette I reach for when the panel has large feeder conductors that adhesive labels simply won't stay on. The 21.3mm pre-shrink diameter covering 8–1 AWG is the right fit for main distribution terminations — not the fine-wire cabinet work where the smaller PXE sizes belong. The integrated ribbon means your print tech isn't threading ribbon on a live job site, which eliminates a consistent source of head damage and misprints.
Technical Highlights:
- UL 224 VW-1 Compliance: This is a non-negotiable on any panel build that goes through a UL 508A listing review. Unlisted wire markers will kick an enclosure back — the H000X084HXM clears that gate.
- 2:1 Shrink at 21.3mm: Post-shrink, the tubing grips the conductor jacket rather than floating. On 1 AWG cable in a high-vibration motor control application, that difference between a floating label and a bonded one is the difference between readable IDs at year five and blank stubs.
- 2.4m Continuous Per Cassette: For long home-run labels — full conductor length or extended ID strings — you're not constrained by a pre-cut length. Cut at the printer after the print job, not before.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm printer model before ordering: the H000X084HXM is keyed for MP100/MP200/MP300 only. If your site runs a mix of Panduit portable and desktop printers, the cassette will not seat in the desktop units — you'll need separate stock.
- Yellow color coding has job-site conventions that vary by contractor standard. Verify your labeling spec before ordering large quantities; substituting color mid-project creates inconsistent panel documentation.
Best fit for industrial electricians and panel builders working large-conductor MCC or switchgear projects where UL 224 compliance and long-term label adhesion on 4 AWG and larger conductors are explicit job requirements.
