Metal Asset Tags

Benefits of Using Asset Tags

Asset tags offer an efficient way to manage and track valuable equipment. By using these metal tags, you can easily monitor the location and usage of your organization’s assets. Their other benefits include:

• Loss Prevention: Deter theft with visible identification.

• Efficient Maintenance: Simplify scheduling for routine inspections and repairs.

• Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain organized asset data for audits.

• Cost Savings: Reduce loss and minimize unnecessary replacements.

By providing clear identification, asset tags streamline operations and support better resource management.

Applications

Our custom metal asset tags are versatile and suited for a wide range of uses, including:

Metal Barcode Tags

Integrating barcode systems with asset tags is one of the most effective methods for asset tracking available, streamlining inventory management and simplifying asset monitoring.

Depending on your company’s needs, you can choose UPC barcodes or QR codes. The latter can store detailed information such as equipment names, serial numbers, maintenance schedules and warranties.

We produce metal barcode labels that are compatible with any inventory control system your organization uses. Paired with asset tracking software, our metal barcode asset tags help ensure easy access to essential data via smartphones or barcode scanners.

Numbered Tags

While barcode scanning systems are widely used and helpful for many types of business operations, they’re not necessarily the right fit for every organization. If you prefer to keep things simple with basic metal signage or don’t see the need to invest in barcode technology, we offer another, more straightforward solution.

Serialized tags are an excellent choice for tracking and managing tools, equipment and other large-scale assets, especially in rugged environments. Due to their reliability and versatility, these tags are popular among our customers. They can be used to track inspections, maintenance and inventory without requiring advanced scanning systems.

Inventory Management

Many organizations need to monitor inventory levels, which may involve tracking stock or using automated reordering systems when quantities run low. Using a scanning system makes the inventory control process considerably easier.

Custom asset tags integrated with barcodes or QR code systems enable automated inventory management, reducing errors and improving productivity. These solutions help track stock levels, simplify audits and ensure accurate valuations.

Theft Prevention

Labeling tools and equipment with custom asset tags marked with “Property of…” or unique identifiers deters theft, tampering and misuse. Including contact information on these tags also helps you recover assets accidentally stored elsewhere or otherwise misplaced, making them especially valuable for shared job sites.

Industries

Our tags are versatile, durable, and able to withstand the high temperatures of industrial settings. That being said, these tags have found use in many different settings with many different niche applications. If you need a customized metal asset tags solution, we’re confident we can make it for you.

Here are some of the industries that need metal asset tags:

• Aerospace – Asset tags are essential tools in the aerospace industry for improving efficiency, ensuring safety, complying with regulations, and maintaining the reliability of critical components and equipment throughout their lifecycle.
• Automotive – Asset tags help the automotive industry track and manage a wide range of equipment, components, tools, and machinery. Each asset is assigned a unique identifier, often in the form of a barcode or RFID tag, allowing for efficient tracking throughout its lifecycle.
• Defense – Defense companies often deal with a vast inventory of components, tools, and equipment. Asset tags facilitate efficient inventory management, helping them keep track of stock levels, reduce errors in inventory counts, and improve overall supply chain management.
• Energy – Metal asset tags play a vital role in the energy industry by facilitating efficient asset tracking, promoting safety and compliance, optimizing resource utilization, and contributing to the overall reliability and integrity of energy-related assets.
• Manufacturing – Manufacturing companies often deal with large inventories of spare parts, tools, and equipment. Asset tags assist in efficient inventory management, reducing the risk of errors in stock counts, improving supply chain management, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Government – The government is subject to stringent regulations and standards. Asset tags help organizations comply with these regulations by providing a documented history of assets, including maintenance records, inspections, and other relevant information required for regulatory reporting.
• Oil and Gas – Safety is a top priority in the oil and gas industry. Asset tags contribute to safety by providing a means to identify and trace critical components, ensuring that they meet safety standards and regulatory requirements. This is especially important in environments where compliance is closely monitored.
• Supply Chain Logistics – Assets that have long lifecycles require careful management. Asset tags help organizations understand the usage history, maintenance needs, and replacement schedules of assets, contributing to effective supply chain and lifecycle management — serving to reduce overall operational costs.
• Telecommunications – Metal asset tags play a crucial role in the telecommunications industry by facilitating efficient asset tracking, improving security, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing resource utilization, and contributing to the overall reliability and performance of telecommunications networks.

Warehousing – Companies often maintain large inventories of spare parts and equipment in a warehouse. Asset tags provide a systematic and efficient way to track and manage a wide range of assets in a warehouse.

Durability

Asset tags must be highly durable, particularly in demanding environments where they are continuously exposed to harsh conditions, including extreme weather, chemicals, moisture and temperature fluctuations.

Our tags maintain their legibility and functionality, whether outdoors or in an industrial facility. Unlike cheaper, flimsier options, these metal tags are made to last for many years.

Materials

We use high-quality materials to ensure the durability and functionality of your custom metal asset tags, including:

• Stainless Steel Tags – Stainless steel asset tags are your choice when your ultimate goal is high quality and durability. They’re heavier and more expensive than aluminum tags, but stronger and more resistant to corrosion. They won’t break down from wear and tear or extreme heat. Stainless steel is the ideal choice for many applications for this reason.
• Aluminum Tags – are the single most popular type of metal asset tag. The popularity of aluminum tags is due to the fact that aluminum is durable and strong, but also lightweight and cost-efficient. In comparison, other types of metal can’t compete.
• Brass Tags – Brass is valued for its appearance or its corrosion-resistance qualities. Brass asset tags withstand harsh environmental conditions. Brass asset tags are particularly suitable for outdoor use, as they can endure exposure to the elements over an extended period.

Processes

Your asset tags are customized using the following methods:

Photo Anodization

This process embeds designs beneath the surface of anodized aluminum, protecting them from wear, chemicals and UV exposure. This method produces durable tags that can last more than 20 years outdoors.

Embossing

This method creates raised characters on the tag surface, making each asset tag easy to read while providing a tactile experience. Embossing is ideal for serialized tags used in environments with heavy handling or exposure to abrasives.

Digital and Screen Printing

Printing produces vibrant, full-color designs that stand out for branding or identification purposes. While less durable than photo anodization, digital and screen printing work well for indoor or short-term applications.

Wrap-Up

Choose Metal Marker for High-quality Asset Tags

Metal Marker’s custom metal asset tags provide durable, long-lasting identification for tools, equipment, and inventory across industries. Whether you choose stainless steel, aluminum, or brass tags, you can be confident that our tags can withstand harsh conditions and stay clear and legible.

Contact Metal Marker today for customized solutions that meet your organization’s identification and tracking needs.