Aluminium Nameplates

Sequential Barcodes Anodised Aluminium with Adhesive Backing.	Anodised, Aluprinted and Embossed.	Rating Plate

Anodised Aluminium is an ideal choice for permanent labeling where durability is important.

Suitable for use in tough environments, where resistance to high temperatures, wear and abrasion is required, or where plastic or paper labels would otherwise not withstand the conditions.

Permark offer many options - simply contact us and we will provide technical advice, free samples and a no obligation quote.

Applications

Nameplates are used to brand and identify equipment and convey information, such as operating instructions, loads, tolerances, limits, rating and safety information.

Applications include:
Valves Tags Rating plates VIN Plates Compliance Plates Chain Tags Control Panels Asset Tags Brand Identification Fire Door Rating Plates Promotional Items/Business Cards Dials & Scales	A close up of Etched aluminium plate.

Methods Of Decoration

Aluminium can be surface printed with inks, printed with dye after anodizing, and can be caustic etched and then paint filled. The most common method of decoration is to anodize and then print dye (see Anodising). Surface printing is employed in instances where colour is important and specific PMS colours are required, or where special inks are required, for example to withstand extreme temperature. Etching and Paint filling is employed either for decorative effect or in applications where the extra security of an etched image is needed.
Anodised Aluminium: Aluprinted and Embossed

Serialised numbers and sequential Barcodes can be imprinted onto metal plates by various methods such as:

Printing (Serialised Barcodes) Etching Laser Engraving Stamp Embossing Diamond Scratch Engraving

Grades & Gauges

Permark offer a range of gauges from 0.2mm to 3mm in various grades. A choice is made on the thickness of material based on application.

• How will the plate be shaped?
• What other processes will be used that will affect material selection?
• Does the plate carry any load?
• How is the plate to be mounted?

Shapes & Sizes

Depending on material selection, the plates can be cut out, pressed out, knifed to shape or laser cut. A large range of standard press tool shapes is available or we can manufacture press tools to suit specific custom designs. We also offer finishing Corner cropping and pressing of various size holes, embossing of text and symbols for decoration, or function such as Braille can be achieved.

Warning tab: Anodised, Aluprinted and pressed shape.

Mounting

We can press holes into the metal plates for mounting with rivets or screws. Plates can also be mounted by welding to units at the point of manufacture.

For ease of application, backing adhesives can be applied which are suitable for adhering to a range of substrates, such as metal, plastic and powder coated surfaces. Many of the adhesives are suitable for outdoor applications.

Why an Aluminium Nameplate is Durable

The process of anodizing opens up the pores of the aluminium, a printed dye is then introduced into the pourous surface layer. The pores are then sealed, trapping the ink into the surface. This process changes the chemical composition of the aluminium, forming a hardened layer which provides protection from corrosion, and increases resistance to wear and abrasion. The surface appearance is resistant to marking from fingerprints and makes for a functional and decorative label.

By combining the physical properties of anodized aluminium with printing, an image which is permanent, durable, resistant to abrasion, wear resistant and colourfast is created.

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