Identification
Asset Tags & Nameplates.

The combination of on-demand printing, variable data, and durable materials is perfect for the production of asset tags and name plates.

This is a 5" x 4" Brushed Aluminum name plate with fields for unique information needed for each product coming off the production line. The name plate is printed on UL recognized polyester with Tuff-Cover™ 8 mil. UV laminate.

Most equipment and consumer products have some kind of I. D. tag or serial number label on them.

The label usually contains serial numbers, product information, etc.

This information will vary for each unit produced. The graphics are usually simple, but the information that changes can be extensive.

That's where the "digital" link shines.

Because the thermal systems we sell are digital, the software is capable of pulling information from lists or databases of information. Therefore, each name plate or asset tag can contain unique information about the product.

And then there are laminates... many kinds of laminates. We have highly tested and qualified laminates such as Tuff-Cover™, Lexan®, vinyl and polyester.

Asset Tags:
We have both tamper resistant and tamper evident materials for asset tags. A tamper resistant label generally means a it is very difficult to remove once it is applied (i.e. vehicle registration stickers). Destructible materials with aggressive adhesives are used on these types of labels.

Peeling the Tamper Evident label from a surface. The label to the right of it is printed on a destructible reflective material that is very difficult to remove.

Tamper evident means that if someone tries to remove the label, it will destruct or break apart leaving the word "VOID" or another pattern showing on both the label and the surface of the product.

It is usually evident that it has been tampered with. Many companies use these types of labels as warning or "Void Warranty If Removed" markings.

Destructible material will break apart and will be difficult to remove without a scraper. There is no way to get the material off the surface and preserve the label.

This is especially important for warning labels on equipment that if removed, could cause the manufacturer to be liable for resulting injuries.

Name Plates:
Every Monday morning 400, of these name plates (pictured below in red) are printed. The red had to be printed outside by someone who could print on aluminum. Then an employee would spend the next three days pounding the numbers into the aluminum with letter punches and a mallet. It was a time consuming and expensive process.

Matte Silver and Red name plate with variable data printed in the fields.

Now they do it in 3-4 hours for a fraction of the cost. And if there are any extras needed, they can be generated on the spot.

They don't use aluminum anymore. We are witnessing a shift away from actual metal plates when strong base materials, adhesives, durable print, and laminates will do the job.

Complete constructions of materials+inks+laminates have been UL recognized with the thermal transfer printing process. And we continue to research, develop and test materials for extreme environments.

Variable Data and Bar Codes:
Both are widely used in identification and packaging of products. Most of the Graphic Marking Systems have simple to use software that allows the user to import or link the label to a database/spreadsheet file that contains the data. With some of the printers, you can use variable photos, images, or logos.

You have unlimited colors and typefaces when you use a digital method. Bar codes are easy to understand with the characteristics of each kind explained in detail in the software manual. And with the hand held bar code scanner, checking for accuracy is also easy.

Consecutive numbering:
There are lots of parking stickers, asset tags and other labels that need consecutive numbering. It's easy and to set up and execute, and is incorporated in the variable data software.