An asset tag is a durable label that identifies a piece of equipment and links it to your records. It carries an asset number, barcode, or QR code, often alongside a company name or ‘Property of…’ line, so items can be tracked, audited, and returned. Businesses use them across IT hardware, tools, plant and machinery, lab and medical equipment, furniture, and fixed installations. Because ours are engraved or printed on hard-wearing materials rather than paper or thin vinyl, they hold up in workshops, warehouses, and outdoor settings where ordinary stickers peel or fade.
What to put on an asset tag
An asset or ID number for tracking and audits
A barcode or QR code linked to your asset register
Your company name, logo, or a ‘Property of…’ line
A department, location, or equipment category
Return details, such as a phone number or email
Materials
Laser-engraved aluminium
Coated aluminium engraved so the mark is cut into the surface — permanent, and impossible to rub off. Chemical- and corrosion-resistant and rated to high temperatures, it's the workhorse choice for tools, machinery, and outdoor or industrial assets.
• Material: Coated aluminium
• Thickness: 1 mm
• Production: Laser engraving
• Resistance: Corrosion, chemical, and acid resistant; up to +400 °C
• Use: Indoor and outdoor
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Engraved plastic
A multi-layer laminate engraved to reveal a contrasting core, giving clean two-colour text and numbering. Cost-effective, hard-wearing, and ideal for office, IT, and technical asset labels — QR codes engrave from 20 × 20 mm.
• Material: Multi-layer plastic laminate
• Thickness: 0.8 mm or 1.6 mm
• Production: Laser engraving
• Colours: Two-colour combinations
• Size range: From small labels up to 295 × 295 mm
• Use: Indoor and outdoor (depending on colour combination)
Stainless steel
Fibre-laser engraved into acid-proof stainless steel — the toughest and most heat- and chemical-resistant option we make. Best for demanding industrial, marine, and high-temperature assets where a tag has to survive anything.
• Material: Stainless acid-proof steel
• Thickness: 1 mm
• Production: Fibre-laser engraving
• Maximum size: 180 × 180 mm
• Resistance: Extremely durable; corrosion and chemical resistant; up to +1200 °C
• Use: Indoor and outdoor
Solid PET
A durable, PVC-free printed plastic. Because it's printed in full colour rather than engraved, it's the one to choose when you need a scannable colour barcode or QR code, a full-colour logo, or fine detail on the tag.
• Material: Solid PET (PVC-free)
• Production: Full-colour digital print
• Best for: Colour barcodes, QR codes, logos, and detailed artwork
• Use: Indoor and outdoor
How to choose your asset tags
Engraved or printed?
Choose an engraved material — laser-engraved aluminium, stainless steel, or engraved plastic — when you want a permanent mark that can't wear or be rubbed away, ideal for numbers, text, and simple QR codes. Choose printed solid PET when you need a full-colour barcode or QR code, a colour logo, or finer detail than two-colour engraving allows.
Which material for the environment?
For offices, engraved plastic is neat and economical. For workshops, tools, and machinery, laser-engraved aluminium handles knocks and chemicals. For the harshest industrial, marine, or high-heat settings, stainless steel is the safest bet. For anything colour-critical or barcode-heavy, printed solid PET works indoors or out.
Size and fixing
Keep tags small enough to sit neatly on the item but large enough to scan and read — set the exact size on the design page. Then choose adhesive for a quick, no-drill fix, or screw holes where a tag needs to stay put on plant, tools, or outdoor equipment.
How to fix your asset tags
Every tag arrives ready to fit, with the option you choose at the design stage:
Adhesive — a strong, no-drill backing for smooth, clean surfaces — quick to apply across a batch of items.
Screw holes — add corner holes for a mechanical fix on machinery, tools, and outdoor assets where adhesive alone isn't enough.
For a truly permanent hold, engraved metal tags with a screw fix are the hardest to remove or tamper with. We make durable identification plates rather than tamper-evident security seals, so if you need void-on-removal labels, that's a specialist product elsewhere.
FAQ
What is an asset tag?
It's a durable label that identifies a piece of equipment — usually with an asset number, barcode, or QR code — so it can be tracked, audited, and returned. Ours are engraved or printed on hard-wearing materials that outlast paper or thin vinyl.
Should I choose engraved or printed tags?
Engraved materials give a permanent mark that can't rub off — ideal for numbers and text. Printed solid PET is better for colour barcodes, QR codes, and logos. Pick based on whether permanence or colour detail matters more.
Which material suits my environment?
Engraved plastic for offices and IT, laser-engraved aluminium for workshops and machinery, stainless steel for the harshest industrial or high-heat settings, and printed solid PET for anything colour-critical.
Are the tags permanent or tamper-proof?
Engraved marking is permanent and won't wear off, and an engraved metal tag with a screw fix is very hard to remove. We make durable identification plates rather than void-on-removal security seals.
Can I add my company name and logo?
Yes. Include your company name, logo, or a ‘Property of…’ line alongside the asset number and any barcode or QR code, and set the colours and layout on the design page.
Can I reorder more later?
Yes. Save your design to your account and reorder as you add equipment, keeping the same format across your estate. Request a quote for larger runs.
