QuickTab Metal Asset Tag Dispenser
Features
- Ring provides 5 major benefits over traditional nameplate application
- Adhesives specially matched to surface for maximum adhesion
- Available in three standard sizes with thicknesses ranging from .005" to .020" anodized aluminum
- Break-away tab for easier liner removal
- Optional Teflon® Coating available for extreme environments
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Destructive Testing
- Chemical testing
- Temperature Testing
- Abrasion Testing
The QuickTab Metal Asset Tag Dispenser is our patented product that makes metal nameplate application more efficient.
We’ve combined our Tabbed Metal Barcode Nameplate with a specially designed metal cable to provide a more automated process for applying adhesive-backed nameplates.
The most expensive and often overlooked component of implementing an asset tracking system is the labor cost of applying the tags. As much as three times faster than standard nameplate application, the ring provides huge labor savings potential. The ring provides efficiency by pulling at the tab to easily peel the liner away from the nameplate. The ring provides several benefits: labor cost savings, eliminating the risk of adhesive contamination, collecting the scrap, transferability when multiple people are part of the application process and keeping serial numbers in order.
Optional second colors are digitally inkjet printed.
| Material | Standard thicknesses include .005", .008", .012", and .020". |
| 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 | The printed label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs. All black copy is produced photographically. Colors other than black are screen printed. |
| Colors | Choose from our standard colors (black, blue, red, green or yellow). Additional color options, as well as custom colors, are available. Metalcraft color samples available upon request. |
| Standard Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive |
| Sizes | Various sizes available |
| Packaging | Shipped on rings for convenient application. Each flat consists of one or more rings containing sequentially packed nameplates. Flats will come in cartons. Rings are clearly marked to indicate serial numbers of contents. Pressure-sensitive adhesive orders are shipped with a roller, cleaner, and application instructions. Roller is recommended when applying nameplates. |
| Shipment | 8-13 business days |
Destructive Testing Summary
An tag with an intensified image was tested in the 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 | no effect | |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | no effect | |
| Nitric Acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
| Phosphoric Acid | 1%, 40 hours | no effect |
| Skydrol | no effect | |
| Sodium Hydroxide | affects overall readability | |
| 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
An tag 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.