Asset labels and security tags are a superb way of marking and protecting personal and commercial property and it does not have to be an expensive exercise. How many of us have misplaced an item or had it stolen never to get it back again? It happens all too often in the fast moving world that we live in. Read along to find out how you can secure and retrieve items with the use of asset labeling and security tags.
Labels on the items are used to identify them. These labels can be used on different situations like, Personal requirements, commercial, industrial or Government. Manufactured equipment labels usually have a semi-permanent adhesive backing. Some has metal overlaid plate where the information or reference is attached. Some adhesives can be permanent but usually creates issues when you need to sell that certain asset. This will make it hard when it comes to removing a tag.
If your equipment is going to be outside or subjected to wet conditions then stainless steel plates may be the answer. They give guaranteed protection against harsh weather, abrasion, and corrosion. In fact, if you work in the food and catering industry and want to label your equipment, stainless steel plates are compulsory in certain food environments. This is in order to prevent metal corrosion contaminating food products.
By simply using either labels with a strong message or a very well bonded security tag you will be going a long way to protecting your valuable property. A message that I strongly recommend on any equipment label is "THIS ITEM IS ELECTRONICALLY TRACEABLE" and by adding a simple barcode to the label it can give the impression to a would-be-thief that it is an active label or contains an active traceable part. The opportunist while most likely go on to a simpler target or discard the item which will then hopefully be found and returned.
As an aside note, if you record all the tagged items within an excel spreadsheet or within a software programme on your PC, the item then is indeed electronically traceable!
There are many types of asset labels available in market today that give a different look and feel ranging from a plain white label with black text through to high quality 200 micron plastic labels that are extra tough and come with a very strong bond adhesive. Other types are tamper proof also known as tamper resistant that will break into tiny pieces when removed making the removal a tedious long job. 'VOID' labels that when removed leave the term 'VOID' on the item and then cannot be replaced making them tamper evident.
Some labels are printed using resin only and are a very cost effective way of identifying property. Also resin printed labels are available in very short runs normally from 100 labels. Another form of print is using foils which are then over laminated for extra protection for industrial or outdoor use. This type of tag is normally available from 500 item labels upwards.
Security tags give extra protection and can be run alongside a security database enabling the easy return of miss-placed or lost property. Obviously, this is always dependent on the finder being honest and wanting to return the item.
Labels on the items are used to identify them. These labels can be used on different situations like, Personal requirements, commercial, industrial or Government. Manufactured equipment labels usually have a semi-permanent adhesive backing. Some has metal overlaid plate where the information or reference is attached. Some adhesives can be permanent but usually creates issues when you need to sell that certain asset. This will make it hard when it comes to removing a tag.
If your equipment is going to be outside or subjected to wet conditions then stainless steel plates may be the answer. They give guaranteed protection against harsh weather, abrasion, and corrosion. In fact, if you work in the food and catering industry and want to label your equipment, stainless steel plates are compulsory in certain food environments. This is in order to prevent metal corrosion contaminating food products.
By simply using either labels with a strong message or a very well bonded security tag you will be going a long way to protecting your valuable property. A message that I strongly recommend on any equipment label is "THIS ITEM IS ELECTRONICALLY TRACEABLE" and by adding a simple barcode to the label it can give the impression to a would-be-thief that it is an active label or contains an active traceable part. The opportunist while most likely go on to a simpler target or discard the item which will then hopefully be found and returned.
As an aside note, if you record all the tagged items within an excel spreadsheet or within a software programme on your PC, the item then is indeed electronically traceable!
There are many types of asset labels available in market today that give a different look and feel ranging from a plain white label with black text through to high quality 200 micron plastic labels that are extra tough and come with a very strong bond adhesive. Other types are tamper proof also known as tamper resistant that will break into tiny pieces when removed making the removal a tedious long job. 'VOID' labels that when removed leave the term 'VOID' on the item and then cannot be replaced making them tamper evident.
Some labels are printed using resin only and are a very cost effective way of identifying property. Also resin printed labels are available in very short runs normally from 100 labels. Another form of print is using foils which are then over laminated for extra protection for industrial or outdoor use. This type of tag is normally available from 500 item labels upwards.
Security tags give extra protection and can be run alongside a security database enabling the easy return of miss-placed or lost property. Obviously, this is always dependent on the finder being honest and wanting to return the item.
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