Nameplates
Metalphoto of Cincinnati's vast experience in nameplate manufacturing will be an asset to your organization. Whether you are developing product specifications or sourcing components for a new machine, allow us to guide you through the nameplate or label development process.
Nameplate and Metal Label Samples
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Materials
We will custom manufacture your nameplates to your particular specifications utilizing our advanced printing techniques and the most suitable material for the application, such as anodized aluminum, Lexan® polycarbonate and polyester.
Metal Nameplates
Metalphoto® anodized aluminum nameplates combine superior durability with a long-lasting quality appearance, with our unique process which imbeds the image within a sapphire hard anodized layer. The National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers, Inc. (GPI) classifies Metalphoto® as the most durable aluminum substrate, citing superior abrasion, heat and sunlight resistance.
Our metal nameplates maintain their original appearance under a broad variety of challenging environments, including high temperatures, long term outdoor exposure, abrasion, salt spray and most chemicals.
Metalphoto Environmental Properties
We also provide a range of color printing and advanced fabrication options.
Plastic Nameplates
Depending on your application, we can screen or digitally print your nameplates on a variety of plastic substrates ranging from vinyl, Lexan® polycarbonate, and polyester films including hard-coated materials. Plastic nameplates are typically adhesive-mounted either to the final surface or to a back panel.
Our efficient process can provide you fast and cost-effective short-runs and prototyping of your nameplates.
- Application: Nameplate - Industrial Controls
- Material: .020” thick Satin Finish Anodized 1100 Series Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Screen Printed, two anodized colors
- Fabrication: Square cut, Radius Corners, Two Mounting Holes
- Application: Nameplate - Industrial Painting Systems
- Material: .010” thick Gloss Hard Coated Polycarbonate Laminated to .032” Thick Satin Finish Aluminum Using Optically Clear Adhesive
- Imaging Method: Digital Offset Printing, four process colors
- Fabrication: Square cut, Four Mounting Holes
- Application: Data Plate - Petro-chemical Process Flow Controls
- Material: .032” thick Satin Finish Metalphoto® Anodized Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Metalphoto® Photo-Anodize
- Fabrication: Datron High Speed Milling Machine, perimeter cut & holes
- Application: Warning Plate – Construction Heater
- Material: .020” thick Satin Finish Metalphoto® Anodized Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Metalphoto® Photo-Anodize plus one screen printed anodized color
- Fabrication: Square cut, 3M Adhesive Backing
- Application: Nameplate - Luggage
- Material: .063” thick Satin Finish Metalphoto® Anodized Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Metalphoto® Photo-Anodize
- Fabrication: Datron High Speed Milling Machine, perimeter cut, beveled edges & holes
- Application: Nameplate – Metal Heat Treating Equipment
- Material: .032” thick Satin Finish Anodized 1100 Series Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Screen Printed, six anodized colors
- Fabrication: Square cut, Radius Corners, Two Mounting Holes
- Application: Nameplate – Industrial Heat Exchangers
- Material: .020” thick Satin Finish Metalphoto® Anodized Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Metalphoto® Photo-Anodize
- Fabrication: Datron High Speed Milling Machine, perimeter cut & holes
- Application: Engraving Blank – Recognition Award
- Material: .020” thick Satin Finish Anodized 1100 Series Aluminum
- Imaging Method: Color anodized
- Fabrication: Datron High Speed Milling Machine, perimeter cut & holes
- Application: Nameplate – Industrial Control Systems
- Material: .010” thick Velvet textured Lexan® Polycarbonate
- Imaging Method: Screen Printed, two colors
- Fabrication: Digitally Die-cut, 3M Adhesive Backing
- Application: Patent Decal – Packaging Systems
- Material: .010” thick hard coated Lexan® Polycarbonate
- Imaging Method: Screen Printed, three colors
- Fabrication: Digitally Die-cut, 3M Adhesive Backing
- Application: Nameplate – Industrial Control Systems
- Material: .010” thick Velvet textured Lexan® Polycarbonate
- Imaging Method: Thermal-Transfer Printed, eight colors
- Fabrication: Digitally Die-cut, 3M Adhesive Backing