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The primary purpose for plumbing tags and nameplates 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 [...]

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 [...]

Millions of people rely on elevators each and every day to get them where they need to be. Those elevators have to be inspected and maintained on a regular basis to keep them safe for [...]

Hydraulic hose tags are a vital component to industries all across the board. Construction, energy, and manufacturing all rely on hydraulic systems. These organizations turn to hydraulic hose identification tags and nameplates to provide clear [...]

QR and Data Matrix codes are used around the world for a wide range of applications. From a website link on a business card, to a fortune 500 asset tracking system, these codes have become [...]

For an industrial organization, information is everything. From inventory planning to asset management and everything in between, having accurate data is key. Modern solutions such as data matrix codes provide ways to encode a large [...]

Modern innovations have led to massive changes in the world of agriculture and food production. From massive farming operations to giant industrial factories processing any type of food you can imagine, we have come a [...]