Metal Barcode Tags
Features
- NEW! CMYK color matching now available for Metal Barcode Nameplates at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!
- Now available with ColorFast™ option to extend outdoor life for colors!
- Photographically reproduced black copy, logos and barcodes ensure accurate and reliable reads
- Anodizing process protects copy, logos and barcodes from chemicals, abrasion and high temperatures
- Adhesive specially matched to surface for maximum adhesion or optional holes available for mechanical fasteners.
- Optional intensification process increases heat resistance and improves the image resistance for other environmental conditions
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Durability Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Abrasion Testing
Metal Barcode Tags combine reliability with the durability you have come to expect with any Metalcraft product. They have consistently remained one of our most popular products for our customers because of their dependability as well as the options available including thickness of material, adhesive options and size selection. With hundreds of sizes available chances are very likely we will have just the size. Ask about our Photo Anodized 5 Point Promise!
Available with or without a barcode, Metal Tags are ideal for customers who require permanent nameplates to stand up to harsh environments. Black copy, logos and barcodes are photographically reproduced for maximum clarity and detail and then sealed within a layer of anodized aluminum – ensuring accurate and reliable reads for years to come. Optional second colors are digitally inkjet printed. Ask for the ColorFast option to get extended protection for colors outdoors! For applications where the nameplate will be exposed to higher temperatures or more extreme environmental conditions, Metalcraft offers an optional intensification process that increases heat resistance to 1000 °F (intermittent) and improves image resistance for other environmental conditions including damaging UV rays. In addition, Metal Barcode Tags are available with pressure-sensitive adhesive or optional holes for mechanical fasteners.
Our Metal Barcode Nameplates are now available with our ColorFast™ option – a Tedlar® laminate that extends exposure for up to 10 years! Contact Metalcraft at 1-800-437-5283 or 641-423-9460 for more details.
Material | .008" matte anodized aluminum is standard. Optional thicknesses include: .012", .032", and .063". |
Serialization | All alphanumeric barcodes are photo imaged with a human-readable equivalent. Guaranteed no skips in sequence. Code 39 with 2.7 to 9.4 characters per inch (CPI) is standard. Other barcode symbologies including Code 128, I 2 of 5, 2D DataMatrix and QR Code. |
Label Copy | Printed copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs. Black copy is produced photographically. Colors other than black are screen printed |
Colors | Choose black only or one of our standard colors (red, blue, green, dark blue, orange, purple or yellow) for block style type, stylized type, logos or other designs. Due to the contrast needed for barcode scanner, all barcodes are black. Color samples available upon request. |
Standard Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive |
Sizes | 2.5" x 1.1875"; 2" x 1"; 1.5" x .75"; 2.5" x .75"; 1.5" x .5"; 1.75" x .5"; 2" x .625"; 2" x .75" 3" x 1" |
Holes | Optional |
Packaging | Shipped in "work-out- of" cartons for convenient application. Both cartons and trays clearly marked to indicate serial numbers of contents. Pressure-sensitive adhesive orders shipped with cleaner and application instructions. |
Shipment | 5-8 business days |
Durability Testing Summary
A label with an intensified image was tested in a weatherometer, 20 years equivalent; reduced overall readability after these thresholds
Chemical Testing Data
Chemicals | Condition | Result |
---|---|---|
Water/humidity | no effect | |
Salt spray | 5% at 95 °F, 700 hours | slight dulling of image; affects overall durability |
Ethyl Alcohol | no effect | |
Ethyl Acetate | 24 hours | no effect |
Ferric Chloride | 10%, 16 hours | no effect |
Heptane | 72 hours | no effect |
Hydrocarbon Fluid | no effect | |
JP-4 Fuel | no effect | |
Kerosene heater | no effect | |
Methyl Ethyl Keton | no effect | |
Nitric Acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
Phosphoric Acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
Skydrol | no effect | |
Sodium Hydroxide | affects overall durability | |
Sulfuric Acid | 10%, 24 hours | no effect |
Turbine and jet fuel (MIL-L 5161C) | (MIL-L 5161C) | no effect |
Tetra Sodium Pyrophospate | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
Trisodium Phosphate | no effect |
Temperature Testing Summary
A label with an intensified image was tested for 265 hours at 500 °F, 90 hours at 600 °F, 60 hours at 700 °F; reduced overall readability after these thresholds
Abrasion Testing Summary
A plate with an intensified image was brushed for 7,000 cycles with stiff nylon wheel (C-17) at a 1,000 gm (16 ox.) load; reduced overall readability after these thresholds