Round Metal Tags
Features
- Small size makes round metal tag unobtrusive
- Photo anodized aluminum resists abrasion, solvents, sun, salt, air and high temperatures
- DataMatrix symbology on Round Metal Tag utilizes only one-tenth the space of traditional barcodes
- High redundancy in DataMatrix symbology means barcode will still read if as much as 60% of the image is destroyed
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Durability Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Abrasion Testing
Metalcraft’s Foil 2D Dot is an ideal identification solution for small parts tracking.
The Foil 2D Dot excels in extreme conditions where abrasion and high temperatures may be an issue. The 2D DataMatrix ECC200 barcode symbology allows you to identify and track property as well as record calibration and maintenance information in one-tenth the space of traditional barcodes.
| Material | .003" thick matte anodized aluminum |
| Serialization | All alphanumeric DataMatrix codes are photo imaged with a human-readable equivalent. Guaranteed no skips in sequence. Standard symbology is 2D DataMatrix ECC200, which includes the full set of ASCII characters. DataMatrix is a highly redundant barcode and is still readable if up to 60% of the barcode is destroyed. |
| Label Copy | The label copy may include barcode and human-readable equivalent. |
| Colors | Choose black copy with silver background or silver copy with black background. |
| Standard Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive |
| Sizes | .375" x .375" |
| Packaging | Shipped 100 per sheet. Cartons are clearly marked to indicate serial numbers of contents. Pressure-sensitive adhesive orders are shipped with application tool and instructions. |
| Shipment | 10 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
Durability Testing Data
| Chemical | Conditions | 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 Ketone | 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