Our Blog: Beyond the Metal

The modern supply chain continues to evolve with the development of newer and more efficient technologies. Blockchain is going to be the next step in providing previously unthinkable levels of information on sourcing and logistics [...]

While equipment nameplates and labels are often used in harsh industrial settings, it can be easy to overlook just how taxing other environments can be. These vessels are constantly exposed to salt water, drastic temperature [...]

Stamping and debossing are two processes which are result in a similar outcome: an indented design in a metal nameplate. Both marking methods are durable, and create a highly effective and legible identification solution. While [...]

Nearly every industrial workplace involves using tools to get the job done. Manufacturing plants need tools for production and assembly, construction sites need tools for building, etc. Metal tool tags and labels allow for [...]

For many industrial organizations, their office extends beyond just the walls of their company building. Construction firms have job sites, oil workers have refineries and off-shore platforms, and telecom workers have their utility poles and [...]

The primary purpose for plumbing tags is to provide simple but effective identification. From marking pipes with information about the substance inside to identifying valves for servicing; there are many applications for plumbing tags. Applications [...]

Industrial identification doesn’t stop at equipment, tools, and parts. Cables, bunches of wires, and even pipes are marked with metal wire tags. While marking a machine with a nameplate and some screws is pretty straightforward, [...]

Pipes are a fundamental element of many industrial type organizations. From energy companies to manufacturing plants, there are many different ways pipes are used. Pipe tags and labels are used to accurately and durably mark [...]

Whether it is an annual mandated check of valves, or a periodic in-house evaluation of machinery, inspections are important to most industrial organizations. While they might not be everyone’s favorite part of the industrial business, [...]

Selecting between metal nameplate marking processes can be difficult if you don’t know the differences between them. The etching and photo anodization processes each have their share of pros and cons. No matter what your [...]

Fire hydrant identification tags provide vital information for first-responders and firefighters. They rely on clear and accurate information in order to quickly and safely operate hydrants. What Are They Used For? First Responders/Firefighters Fire hydrants [...]

It’s easy to take for granted our access to water. Having the ability to turn on a faucet and have clean, drinkable water is a luxury many in the world do not share. It’s also [...]