Thursday, November 9, 2017

Information On Metal Name Tags

By Mark Bailey


It does not matter what name you wish to give them, tags, nameplates, have been in use for many years. There are generally two types of tags that is metal name tags and plastic ones. Both have been in used by people in different industries, and thus both have their own fair share of advantages and disadvantages. It is, therefore, important to familiarize with each in order to choose what type will serve the best purpose for you.

Plastic ones are normally used in a variety of ways such as naming of machines, identifying certain objects, or staff in a company among others. Plastic one has its own fair share of advantages one of them being it can be tailored into any size as well as shape. The other advantage is that they are made available in a range of colors, and thus up to one to choose what he wants.

Metal is also versatile and that is why it is used in a number of industries such as in military, commercial, or industrial fields. One of the advantages that metals have over plastic ones is that they are durable. Plastic has been known to be non-resistant to pressure, and thus prone to easily break. However, this is not the same case of its counterpart and instead known to last for longer periods of time gong up to years.

The second advantage is that it can be made the way you want. Depending on your specifications, the tags can be tailored to whatever you want. Apart from this, they are made available in an assortment of choices such as metal photo, stainless steel, and aluminum. There are also numerous sizes and shapes available to fit all your specs.

There are also assortments of ways that can be used to do the engraving. For one, there is laser engraving where a laser beam is used to engrave whatever it is you wish to be written. There is also another method that uses chemical to make markings on the tag. With these two methods, you need not to worry about the marking wearing off because they make sure you get an engraving that is permanent.

Metal has the ability to withstand any kind of weather. So whether you work in an environment with prominent seasons of winter or a place that is hot as the desert, you are covered as far as name tags are concerned. As opposed to other materials, this material is resistant to harsh conditions. The only challenge with these essentials is that you will be required to dig a little deeper into your pocket, but it is worth the investment.

There are a couple of things that you should consider when choosing which of the two types to go with. For one, there is the issue on cost. You should choose a tag that fits well into your budget to avoid overspending. The environment you work in is also important as it will help you select a material that can withstand the conditions. Lastly, the application; what or where you intend to use the tag also matters.

With all the facts presented, it can be quite difficult to make a choice. However, it is not as hard as it seems provided you consider all the factors.




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