Panduit S100X400VAM Self-Laminating Vinyl Wire and Cable Label Cassette

Overview

The Panduit S100X400VAM is a pre-cut, self-laminating vinyl label cassette designed for the MP300 portable label printer. Part of the PXE™ label system, this cassette integrates both labeling material and ink ribbon into a single, tool-free changeable unit — eliminating the two-step swap that slows down fieldwork. If your crew is marking wire runs during a structured cabling install, panel build, or security system commissioning, the combined cassette format keeps the job moving without stopping to reload ribbon separately.

Each cassette yields 70 labels sized at 25.4 × 101.6 mm (1 × 4 inches), with a white print zone and a clear laminate overlay that protects the printed text from abrasion, moisture, and handling wear. The vinyl substrate is rated for wire and cable applications covering 2 AWG through 1 AWG — making the S100X400VAM appropriate for heavier conductors like power feeds, large control wiring, and data trunk cables where a smaller label simply won't wrap cleanly.

Key Features

• Self-laminating construction: The clear laminate layer folds over the printed white zone after application, sealing the text from smearing, abrasion, and incidental moisture. In server rooms, access control panels, and mechanical spaces, this prevents ID loss from routine cable movement — the label you apply today is still readable at the next service visit.
• Combined cassette format (label + ribbon): No separate ribbon cartridge. Swapping the cassette in the MP300 takes seconds and eliminates the common field error of loading label stock without a fresh ribbon — a small efficiency gain that compounds across a multi-hundred-drop install.
• Vinyl substrate: Vinyl flexes with the cable jacket rather than cracking under repeated bend cycles. On bundled runs and tightly dressed panels, this keeps the label adhered and legible even where paper-based labels would delaminate or split.
• Label size 25.4 × 101.6 mm (1 × 4 in): The 101.6 mm length provides ample space for multi-line text — circuit ID, destination, and date can all fit in a single label. The 25.4 mm height wraps cleanly around conductors in the 2–1 AWG range without overlap bunching.
• Wire/cable size range: 2 AWG to 1 AWG: Sized for large conductors. If your identification need is smaller gauge — patch cables, Cat6, or 18–22 AWG control wire — a different PXE cassette in the Panduit line covers those diameters. Confirm conductor diameter before ordering to avoid mismatch.
• White print zone with clear laminate: The white field provides maximum contrast for black-ink printing. Combined with the protective overlay, barcode printing is feasible — handy if your cable management workflow ties physical IDs back to a CMMS or asset database.
• RoHS compliant: Materials meet RoHS requirements, which matters for commercial building projects and government/institutional work that carry material compliance documentation requirements at closeout.
• Pack of 5 cassettes (70 labels each = 350 labels total): Carton quantity is 80 cassettes (16 packs of 5). For a sizable project with several hundred terminations, ordering by the carton reduces per-label cost and prevents mid-job stock-outs.

Integration & Compatibility

The S100X400VAM is designed specifically for use with the Panduit MP300 portable label printer. It is not cross-compatible with other Panduit printer models without verification — the PXE cassette system is printer-specific. Competitor equivalents noted in product data include M-53-427 and M-53-427-YL (Brady), and S100X400VAC and XSL-23-427 (Panduit alternate variants), which may serve as cross-reference points if your procurement system uses those part numbers. For structured cabling, access control wiring, and cable identification label applications, this cassette integrates directly into Panduit's broader signs, labels, and identification product line.

If you are building out a wire identification kit for field technicians, consider pairing the S100X400VAM with a portable label printer and a selection of PXE cassettes in smaller label formats to cover mixed-gauge installations. For a deeper look at label selection by conductor type and environment, the cable management and labeling guide covers format selection criteria.

What's in the Box

• 5× Panduit PXE™ S100X400VAM self-laminating vinyl label cassettes (70 labels per cassette; label + ribbon combined)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which printer does the S100X400VAM work with?

A: The S100X400VAM is designed for use with the Panduit MP300 portable label printer. It is a PXE™ cassette format and is not interchangeable with printers outside that compatibility specification without verification.

Q: How many labels are in each cassette, and how many cassettes are in a package?

A: Each cassette contains 70 pre-cut labels. The S100X400VAM is sold in packs of 5 cassettes, for a total of 350 labels per package. Carton quantity is 80 cassettes (16 packs).

Q: What wire gauge range does this label fit?

A: The S100X400VAM label cassette is sized for wire and cable in the 2 AWG to 1 AWG range. For smaller conductors (Cat6, 18–22 AWG control wire, patch cables), a different PXE cassette size is the correct choice.

Q: Is the S100X400VAM RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The product is listed as RoHS compliant per the evidence from Panduit's product data.

Q: What are the label dimensions?

A: Labels measure 25.4 mm × 101.6 mm (1 inch × 4 inches). The white print zone is protected by a clear laminate overlay that folds over the printed text after application.

Q: Does the cassette include both the label stock and the ink ribbon?

A: Yes. The PXE™ cassette format combines both the label material and the ribbon in a single unit. You replace the entire cassette — there is no separate ribbon swap required.

Karl Wilson

The S100X400VAM is the cassette I reach for when the termination schedule has large-gauge conductors and the client wants every wire labeled before the panel cover goes on. The 25.4 × 101.6 mm format wraps 2–1 AWG cleanly, and the combined label-plus-ribbon cassette means a field tech can swap stock without fumbling a separate ribbon cartridge mid-run.

Technical Highlights:

• 70 labels per cassette: At 70 labels per cassette and 5 cassettes per pack, you get 350 labels in a single order — enough to cover a mid-size panel build or a concentrated zone of a larger structured cabling project without a restock mid-job.
• Self-laminating vinyl: The clear laminate overlay protects printed text from abrasion and moisture — critical in mechanical rooms and any space where cables are regularly handled during maintenance cycles. Vinyl's flexibility also prevents the cracking and delamination you get from paper labels on bundled runs.
• RoHS compliance: For commercial construction and government projects that require material compliance documentation at project closeout, having RoHS-compliant labels on record keeps the submittal package clean.

Deployment Considerations:

• This cassette is MP300-specific. Confirm printer model before ordering — the PXE cassette format is not universal across Panduit's printer line, and a mismatch means the cassette won't seat correctly.
• The 2–1 AWG wire range is the key spec to verify against your conductor inventory. If you have a mix of large and small gauge on the same job, you will need a second cassette size for the smaller conductors — ordering only the S100X400VAM and discovering it doesn't wrap your Cat6 runs mid-install wastes a trip back to supply.

This cassette is the right pick for electrical and low-voltage contractors working large-conductor panel terminations — power distribution, access control head-end wiring, or any installation where 1–2 AWG conductors need permanent, legible identification that survives a service life in an industrial or commercial mechanical environment.