Metal Equipment Labels & Tags

Image is sealed inside the anodic layer, not printed on top. No fading, peeling, or surface wear.

GPI-recognized as the most UV-stable printed aluminum substrate available.

Resists solvents, fuels, salt spray, harsh washdowns, and abrasion from handling.

Substrate is highly corrosion-resistant. Printed image life depends on marking method.

Metal itself is unaffected by UV. Surface graphics can fade over time.

Performs in marine and chemical environments. Resists most acids and solvents.

Anodic layer protects the metal, but graphics weather without a topcoat.

Better than bare aluminum. Printed dyes can shift after years of direct sun.

Resists most common chemicals. Surface can be scratched.

Untreated aluminum oxidizes and dulls in outdoor environments.

Printed inks fade with sun exposure. Metal surface unchanged.

Vulnerable to salt spray and acidic environments.

Patinas and corrodes outdoors. Typically used indoors or for aesthetic applications.

Metal itself is UV-stable but will develop a natural patina.

Tarnishes with chemical exposure. Soft enough to scratch.

Meets full military and federal nameplate specs including MIL-STD-130 for IUID asset marking.

Specified by US Navy, NASA, Boeing, and Caterpillar for asset and equipment ID.

When the label must outlast the equipment in any environment, including ITAR-controlled assets.

Meets sheet metal specs plus maritime classifications (ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV) depending on grade.

Standard in oil and gas, food and pharma processing, and shipbuilding.

When the substrate itself must survive saltwater, caustic washdowns, or sterilization cycles.

Meets anodizing spec but not full military nameplate certification.

Common for machinery nameplates, instrumentation, and control panels.

When you need a metal label that looks professional but don’t need MIL-spec durability.

No surface-treatment certifications. Image life depends on printing or coating quality.

Inventory tags, indoor equipment ID, low-stakes asset tracking.

Lowest-cost way to put information on a metal substrate for indoor or short-life use.

Meets brass sheet specs but isn’t typically certified for industrial environments.

Building plaques, dedication markers, yacht trim, premium product plates.

When the look of the label matters as much as the information. Historic, decorative, or luxury applications.

Foil to plate thicknesses available. Foil weights work on curved or flexible surfaces.

From artwork approval. Foil thicknesses may need 15 to 20 days.

Supports microprint, serialized barcodes/QR codes, detailed diagrams, and security features. PSA or mechanical attachment.

Full range from light gauge to heavy plate for high-abuse applications.

Longer turnaround reflects substrate sourcing and marking processes.

Marking methods are limited compared to print-based substrates. Brushed #4 or matte finishes typical.

Standard sheet gauges. Not available in foil thicknesses.

Standard turnaround from artwork approval.

Anodic dye colors available. Screen print, digital print, or dye sublimation imaging.

No surface-treatment certifications. Image life depends on printing or coating quality.

Standard turnaround from artwork approval.

Screen print or digital print. No anodic protection, so colors have limited UV stability.

Light gauge to heavy plate for architectural and decorative applications.

Longer turnaround due to material sourcing and finishing processes.

Polished, satin, or antique finishes available. Mechanical attachment standard due to substrate weight.