Labels and Tags by Material
Options for Heavy-Duty and Light-Duty Applications
MPC offers a wide variety of material options to meet the requirements for any label or tag application. From the industrial durability of metal options to plastic and polymer options, we have the experience and expertise to create a label solution that will stay affixed and readable through the entire life of your part, regardless of the conditions it will face.
Label Material Options
Metal Label Options
Metalphoto Labels and Tags | Anodized Aluminum Labels and Tags | Foil Asset Labels | Rigid Asset Tags | Custom Metal Product Labels | Anti-Counterfeit Labels | Instructional Labels | Rating Plate Labels | Compliance Tags | Re-Writeable Metal Labels
Plastic Label Options
Polyester Labels and Tags | Polycarbonate Labels and Tags | Vinyl Labels and Tags | Premium Polyester Asset Labels | Tamper-Evident Polyester Asset Labels | Destructible Vinyl Asset Labels | Two-Part Asset Labels | Flexible Magnetic Labels and Decals
Along with common label materials, MPC also offers Metalphoto®, which the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI) Industry Standards and Practices Manual identifies as the most durable printed aluminum substrate available. The image is sealed below the surface of the label, creating an impenetrable barrier to sunlight, water, salt, dirt, chemicals, solvents and temperatures up to 650°F, as well as giving Metalphoto labels an outdoor life of over 20 years.
Metal Labels and Tags
Our most durable and popular material, metalphoto nameplates and data plates are the preferred choice for environments requiring extreme durability.
- High-resolution graphics sealed beneath an impenetrable sapphire-hard anodic layer.
- Superior resistance to chemicals, abrasion and solvents.
- Built to withstand exterior exposure in the harsh environments such as extreme cold, heat and UV. Expected exterior life of 20+ years. Color options have limited UV resistance.
- Most cost-effective for small to medium volumes.
An ideal choice for use in the aircraft/aeronautical, automotive, marine and military industries, with anodized surface with a virtually impervious protective finish to protect data.
- Well-suited to applications requiring resistance to abrasion and corrosion, as well as moderate outdoor durability.
- Excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents.
- More economical in higher-volume applications.
- Graphics are screen printed and sealed beneath the anodic layer. Black graphics offer the greatest durability, with expected exterior life up to 10 years. Color options have limited UV resistance.
No need to replace another failed label. Get the durability of metal in a foil thickness.
- Foil will fracture if removed from its mating surface, providing added security.
- Flexible foil is ideal for curved or uneven surfaces.
- Expected exterior life of 20+ years.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Designed to withstand the harshest environments, and remain readable for the life of your equipment or asset.
- Thicker aluminum provides greater impact resistance.
- High-performance permanent adhesive and/or holes for mechanical attachment.
- Expected exterior life of 20+ years.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
MPC’s custom metal labels are manufactured to contain whatever information your label requires – from bold text to detailed schematics to variable barcoded data.
- Customized to the size, shape, thickness and information you need.
- Provides superior resistance to chemicals, abrasion, solvents, extreme temperatures, weather and UV exposure.
- High-performance adhesive and/or holes for mechanical attachment.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Made of Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminum, our most durable and popular material; contains microtext and elements with photographic qualities similar to those found in passports, identification cards and currency.
- Superior resistance against sunlight degradation, abrasion, chemicals, solvents, and extreme temperatures.
- Foil thickness will fracture if removed from its mating surface; rigid thickness provides greater impact resistance.
- Expected exterior life 20+ years.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Constructed of Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminum, our instructional labels are used in applications where permanent product or process identification is critical.
- Customized to the size, shape, thickness and information you need.
- Superior resistance against sunlight degradation, abrasion, chemicals, solvents, and extreme temperatures.
- Expected exterior life of 20+ years. Color options are less resistant to UV.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Rating plate labels identify a piece of equipment’s manufacturer, serial/model number, date of manufacture, load rating, electrical specifications, operating/maintenance instructions and other required data.
- Customized to the size, shape, thickness and information you need.
- Retains original appearance even under years of exposure to extreme heat, humidity, UV, salt spray, abrasion, industrial solvents, chemicals and more.
- Specified for many military standards and aerospace applications.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Available in metal or plastic, MPC’s compliance tags are typically constructed of Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminum for applications where permanent product or process information is critical.
- Customized to the size, shape, thickness and information you need.
- Retains original appearance even under years of exposure to extreme heat, humidity, UV, salt spray, abrasion, industrial solvents, chemicals and more.
- Specified for many military standards and aerospace applications.
- Barcode, QR and data matrix tracking code options.
Just write your information in the blocks you specificed using any permanent marker or paint pen. When you’re ready to change or update the information, simply wipe clean with isopropyl alcohol, and write in your new information.
- Customized to the size, shape, thickness and information you need.
- Fixed information is resistant against chemicals, abrasion, solvents, extreme temperatures and UV.
- Write and re-write over and over for unlimited uses.
Plastic Labels and Tags
High tensile strength makes polyester ideally suited to indoor and light-to-moderate industrial applications including asset tracking, product identification, caution/warning/safety decals, property ID tags and nameplate labels.
- Does not tear easily and offers good chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Graphics are printed on the surface; an optional over-laminate may be applied for increased durability.
- Expected exterior life is up to three years.
High tensile strength makes polyester ideally suited to indoor and light-to-moderate industrial applications including asset tracking, product identification, caution/warning/safety decals, property ID tags and nameplate labels.
- Greater impact strength and resistance to stains, heat, abrasion and corrosive chemicals than polyester.
- Graphics are printed on the second surface for maximum durability.
- Expected exterior life is up to five years.
High pliability allows the label or tag to conform to curved and irregular surfaces.
- Moderate resistance to moisture, abrasion and chemicals.
- A more cost-effective choice for labels than alternate materials.
- Frequently used for light industrial applications including caution/warning/safety decals, property ID tags, machine labels and nameplate labels.
- Graphics are printed on the surface. An optional over-laminate may be applied for increased durability.
- Expected exterior life is up to five years.
Distinctly identifies indoor items such as office equipment and furniture.
- High contrast for easy readability; color headers available.
- Clear laminate protects label against abrasion and chemicals.
- Multi-purpose adhesive permanently bonds to many surfaces.
Designed to discourage tampering and protect against unauthorized transfer of property.
- If removed, a permanent “VOID” message left on the label and the asset.
- Clear laminate protects label against abrasion and chemicals.
- Multi-purpose adhesive permanently bonds to many surfaces.
Will fracture and break apart if detached from its mating surface, discouraging tampering and protecting against unauthorized transfer or property.
- Designed to self-destruct with removal.
- Good resistance to general purpose and household cleaners, mild acids, oil and water.
- Multi-purpose adhesive permanently bonds to many surfaces.
Asset labels with a second tab that contains duplicate information, and conveniently attaches to your records.
- Second tab attaches to records, helping reduce manual errors.
- High contrast for easy readability; color available.
- Clear laminate protects label against abrasion and chemicals.
Offers the convenience of mobility because they can be relocated again and again.
- Flexibility allows the label or tag to conform to curved and slightly irregular surfaces.
- Commonly used for inventory and asset management, vehicle decals, scheduling boards and temporary labeling.
- Graphics are printed on the surface. An optional over-laminate may be applied for increased durability.
- Expected exterior life is up to two years.
No minimum quantity. Get a quote for any size job.
No minimum quantity. Get a quote for any size job.
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