Anodized Aluminum is an excellent material as a product identification substrate and is used in many nameplate, sign, control panel, overlays and bezel applications. It will maintain a quality appearance under a broad variety of challenging environments.
Anodizing is the controlled oxidation of aluminum using an electro-chemical process creating a porous surface, called the anodic layer. To add color in this layer, the material is coated with a dye over the entire sheet or selectively dyed using a stencil, digital imaging or screen printing process. The material is sealed and the dye becomes an integrated part of the aluminum. The final surface is chemical and abrasion resistant and that will last many years in harsh environments.
MPC’s Anodized Aluminum tags and label blanks are an ideal choice for on-site marking using YAG or fiber lasers, or engraving processes. Our anodized aluminum blank labels provide exceptional resistance to weather, abrasion, corrosion, chemicals and solvents. Backgrounds are available in black or a variety of colors and are sealed beneath a durable anodic layer. MPC’s anodized aluminum blank labels and tags are available in foil and rigid thicknesses:
Metalphoto of Cincinnati offers nameplates in a variety of standard material options, including our proprietary Metalphoto® substrate. Metalphoto is photosensitive anodized aluminum, which features a silver and black photographic image that is embedded within the sapphire-hard anodic layer of the aluminum. This combination gives a Metalphoto part an outdoor life of over 20 years, and makes it extremely resistant to damage or degradation from environmental factors like abrasion, UV fading, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and corrosion from saltwater exposure. The National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI) Industry Standards and Practices Manual identifies Metalphoto as the most durable printed aluminum substrate available, and it has been trusted by industry, government and military organizations like Caterpillar, The US Navy, NASA, and Boeing for over 50 years. Metalphoto offers many unique features for Anodized Aluminum Tags including:
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Anodized aluminum is aluminum that has undergone an electrochemical process called anodizing. This process creates a protective oxide coating on the surface of the aluminum, making it more durable, corrosion-resistant, and able to accept dyes or other finishes.
Anodized aluminum tags offer several advantages over other types of tags, which are:
Anodized aluminum tags are highly durable due to the hard, protective oxide coating created through the anodizing process. This coating makes the tags resistant to scratches, abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
The anodized layer prevents the underlying aluminum from oxidizing or degrading, ensuring the tags remain legible and intact for many years, even in harsh outdoor environments or industrial settings.
Their exceptional durability against wear, weathering, and environmental factors is a key advantage of anodized aluminum tags over other materials, making them a long-lasting solution for asset tracking, identification, and branding applications.
Yes, anodized aluminum tags can be easily customized with various text, graphics, logos, or barcodes through engraving, laser marking, screen printing, and other printing processes. This makes them ideal for asset tracking, identification, branding, and other applications where customization is required.
