Metal Tags

How to get custom metal tags and asset labels

Metal tags are durable and attractive, and make excellent options for signage, identification tags and asset labels. When you're shopping for metal ID tags or asset tags, though, quality is key, and you'll want to compare a range of products before you buy.

Metal asset tags are a common type of metal tags on the market, and come in several customizable formats for personalized metal tags. Aside from asset tags, you also can buy metal tags to serve for identification or labeling purposes.

When shopping for metal tags, make sure you do the following:

1. Get samples from a number of metal tag manufacturers.
2. Get quotes for the type and number of metal tags you need.
3. Browse different types of metal asset tags to pick the features you need.
4. Shop signage plaques and blank tags for other metal tag needs.
5. Learn how to apply and place your metal asset tags.

 

Get metal tag samples to compare quality closely

Most metal tag manufacturers offer to ship you free samples of their products if you're looking to buy a large quantity of tags. Simply request a sample and compare.
Try: Determine the size of tags you'll want first so you know what sizes for which to request samples. Request samples from several  manufacturers like Alliance Asset Tags, Horizons, and Yuell Nameplate & Label to compare the quality.

Get quotes on the exact number of metal tags you need

The same companies that offer free sample tags for comparison will typically offer easy online quotes for custom metal tags.
Try: Simply request a quote from the same companies that send you samples, such as Horizons and Alliance Asset Tags, to compare their prices on specific numbers of metal tags in addition to the quality.

Examine the different features on metal asset tags

Metal asset tags features abound. You can typically alter the color scheme, add your logo or choose from barcoded, numbered or non-numbered series.
Try: Select from barcoded or numbered options, or barcoded, numbered and non-numbered, as your basic options for metal asset tags. Also select from different types of coloring options or select multiple colors for your metal labels, and with basic options you can frequently fill in the text for custom metal tags and order directly online.

Shop blank metal tags and engraved metal tags for signage and identification

Buy blank metal tags in bulk and have them engraved later for identification needs, or get engraved metal plaques to use as signs or nameplates.
Try: For identification purposes, consider basic round metal tags, which can be purchased either with sequential numbering stamped into them or as blank metal tags, or get more specialized livestock tags or pet identification tags. For engraved metal tags, choose either aluminum, for indoor use, or stainless steel, for both indoor and outdoor use.

Apply metal labels correctly for ID that lasts

Learn how adhesive works with metal labels, and find out how to apply them to the best spots for lasting identification.
Try: Learn how to apply tags so that they adhere to the surface you need to label, and where to place metal asset tags or other metal labels so that your metal identification tags don't peel off or get easily worn out.

 

• Almost any company that manufactures metal tags or labels of any kind will be able to add your logo to the basic design, but not all companies offer extensive do-it-yourself customizing online. If you don't see custom logo options online when ordering, either call the company or search for another brand that does add logos--don't settle for a generic tag if you want a more personalized label.

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