Equipment Labels & Custom Identification Tags
Permanent equipment labels that last the life of your assets, no need for re-labeling.
Custom ID Labels for Equipment
MPC’s equipment labels and heavy-duty, industrial, equipment tags are built to last – giving you the assurance that your assets will be easily identified for the life of the part. Choose from durable metal equipment labels and plastic labels pre-printed with constant or variable data, human readable content or bar codes.
Need real-time production of tags or equipment labels? Select our metal blanks to mark yourself using your own laser marking, engraving, stamping or other processes.
Our metal and plastic labels and blanks are ideal for equipment tags used in offices, locker rooms, machine shops, warehouses, heavy-duty industrial applications and even harsh exterior environments. They meet many Department of Defense and aerospace specifications, as well as other industry standards.
Through our advanced printing and fabrication capabilities, we will produce equipment labels or identification tags that are the best option for your application, including a selection of graphics, die cutting, adhesives and mechanical attachments.
Contact us today for help with your equipment labeling application.
Find The Ideal Equipment Labels For Your Application
Explore our wide range of durable equipment labels, custom designed for your project, application or organization. Our product development team is on standby to design and build your perfect identification solution.
Create Your Own Equipment Label, Nameplate, Data Plate or Front Panel Design Online
The MPC Nameplate Designer is an online tool that you can use to easily create a design for any piece of identification, including custom equipment labels, nameplates, data plates, warning labels, control panel faceplates, overlays and signs. Load a starting template and edit the elements to your specifications, or start from scratch and build your design. Using this designer, you can set the dimensions, material, and add adhesive backing to your identification piece, and then add holes, cutouts, text, serial numbers, bar codes or QR codes, shapes, and even images and photos to your design. Once the design is complete, you can save a PDF print of the design to download and share.
Specialized Material Options for Your Application
Metalphoto of Cincinnati manufactures equipment labels and equipment identification tags that are built to survive the harshest industrial environments. Our proprietary Metalphoto® substrate, which is made of photosensitive anodized aluminum, permanently embeds your equipment label image within the sapphire-hard anodic layer of the aluminum itself, not on top of it. The result is a label that resists the abuse that destroys ordinary equipment labels: abrasion from handling, UV fading from outdoor exposure, harsh chemical washdowns, extreme temperatures and saltwater corrosion.
Metalphoto identification labels for equipment carry an outdoor service life of 20+ years and are recognized by the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI) as the most durable printed aluminum substrate available. Manufacturers, government agencies and military organizations, like Caterpillar, the US Navy, NASA and Boeing, have relied on Metalphoto labels for over 50 years to keep critical equipment identified and traceable throughout its entire lifecycle.
Metalphoto equipment labels offer:
- Durability that outlasts the equipment: 20+ year outdoor rating with no fading, peeling or degradation.
- Resistance to real-world industrial conditions: abrasion, UV, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and saltwater corrosion.
- High-resolution imaging: supports detailed part diagrams, safety instructions, logos and microprint security features.
- Unique asset identification on every equipment label: serialized barcodes, QR codes and alphanumeric combinations for full asset tracking and compliance.
Request an Equipment Label Evaluation Kit
Request a free equipment label evaluation kit today and we will send you a sample kit to test our durable equipment identification products in your own operating environment.
The Right Material for Your Project
Looking for other material options? MPC has the fabrication capabilities to custom build your equipment labels out of many standard materials, including aluminum, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, polyester, polycarbonate and vinyl. Not sure which material is best for your application? Contact our expert sales engineers now and we’ll help you build the perfect equipment ID label for your project.
Benefits of Equipment Labels
Equipment tags and ID labels are common in most industries today because they make it easy to track and manage valuable company assets. With several high-quality label materials available, companies can select the ideal style of equipment ID label most suitable for each application. Some examples of the types of equipment that are frequently labeled include:
- Computers and IT equipment
- Fleets, such as trucks and commercial passenger vehicles
- Military and aerospace equipment
- Industrial equipment
- HVAC equipment
- Utility assets, such as utility poles and meters
- Medical devices, such as defibrillators
Equipment labels serve many purposes beyond asset identification, including warning or caution labels, inspection and compliance tags, instructional labels, rating plate labels, and more. Custom equipment identification labels and tags offer many benefits.
Effective Tracking
Modernized Systems
Easily Communicate Essential Information for Safety & Compliance
Improved Maintenance Management
Customization
Common Use Cases for Equipment Tags
Equipment tags can be used in nearly any application that requires a permanent or semi-permanent marking to be placed on an asset. Some examples include safety communication, asset tracking, temporary labeling and product identification. Here are a few common use cases for custom labels and tags:
Aerospace and Defense Compliance Tags
The aerospace and defense industries are regulated by a number of standards that define how assets must be tracked. These can apply to important choices including the type of technology that is used and the materials of construction for an equipment label. In order to ensure compliance, many companies turn to high durability options such as Metalphoto® equipment tags.
Commercial HVAC Nameplates
The HVAC units that are used in commercial facilities take a tremendous burden and must often operate under extreme weather conditions and for extended periods of time. Customized equipment labels that are used for HVAC drives and generators must be able to withstand these harsh environments without degradation. Many vendors use custom equipment tags that can be fabricated with durable substrates that are well-suited for these conditions.
Industrial & Manufacturing Instructional Labels
Instructional labels are used for industrial equipment with specific maintenance requirements or operating instructions to clearly convey essential information to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and required maintenance steps to keep assets in optimal working condition.
Rating Plates for Trucks, Trailers & Equipment
The transportation industry is subject to regulations under FMCSA and NHTSA, which require that vehicles are marked with information such as the vehicle make and model, VIN number, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), brake system, and more. Equipment used in other industries is subject to various regulations, as well, requiring equipment to have permanent rating plate labels, data plates, or compliance tags containing the equipment’s manufacturer, model number or serial number, load rating, and electrical specifications, as well as any essential operating or maintenance information.
Get Identification Designed For Your Industry
Our uniquely durable identification products can help solve industry specific challenges. Discover more identification and interface solutions designed for assets in your industry.
No Minimum Quantity, Get A Quote for Any Size Job
We have no minimum piece requirement. Our minimum production run is $400 per part number, excluding set-up fees/tooling. Contact us regarding your project.
Metalphoto Of Cincinnati Is Outstanding
Quality is excellent, lead times are reasonable and pricing is competitive. Metalphoto of Cincinnati is outstanding at supplying our metal nameplates and labels, as well as addressing our needs and expectations as good as, if not better than, any of the other suppliers. MPC works well with helping us meet the demands of our customers.
Outstanding Quality and Customer Service
MPC was the only company to provide a quote for our aluminum labels in the time frame we needed – and with outstanding quality and customer service.
Discover New Insights for Industrial Asset Identification
See why industry leaders trust Metalphoto of Cincinnati to provide identification that is durable enough to last the life of their assets, even in the harshest environments. Explore our success stories, our blog, expert guides, specification sheets and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
To choose the right equipment labels, you should first define your requirements by considering factors such as:
- The environment the equipment will be used in (indoor, outdoor, temperature, exposure to chemicals, etc.)
- The desired durability and resistance to damage for each label type
- The information that needs to be displayed, such as compliance data, safety instructions, barcodes for equipment tracking, etc.
- Once you understand the application requirements, you can select the appropriate label substrate material (metal, plastic, polyester, etc.) and label style to meet those needs.
The most common types of equipment labels include:
- Compliance tags/or metal equipment name plates that provide manufacturer information, serial numbers, regulatory approvals, etc.
- Safety and instructional labels that warn of hazards or provide operating instructions
- Barcode labels for asset tracking and management
- Custom labels with company branding, logos or other information
When applying industrial equipment labels, it’s important to consider factors like the label material, surface preparation and application environment to ensure the labels adhere properly and withstand the expected conditions. For example, premium polyester labels designed for harsh environments often consist of multiple layers for added durability.
There are also multiple attachment options, such as permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive or mechanical attachments.
Most label suppliers, like Metalphoto of Cincinnati, offer end-to-end solutions and expert guidance to help customers choose the right labels and application methods for their needs, which includes:
- Reviewing regulatory requirements and safety information to ensure compliance
- Providing recommendations on the best label materials and designs for specific applications
- Offering repair and maintenance services for labeling equipment
- Arranging for on-site demonstrations or in-plant visits to see the equipment and solutions in action
Create The Ideal Solution For Your Product Identification Needs
If you’re having trouble finding the ideal identification solution for your project or application, build it with Metalphoto of Cincinnati. Talk with our experienced sales engineers today.