Aluminum QR Code Metal Asset Tags
An anodized-aluminum tag that keeps the QR code laser-engraved into the metal instead of printed onto the surface. Sized and mounted to fit small equipment and IT assets.
Description
A QR code only earns its place on an asset if it keeps scanning for years. Aluminum gives that a light, corrosion-resistant body. Himgo laser-engraves the code into anodized aluminum, so it sits in the metal itself rather than in a layer of ink over it.
Applications
- IT and office equipment inventory
- Tool-crib check-in and check-out
- Maintenance rounds, scanned before logging service
- Small housings and cabinets where weight matters
A phone camera or handheld scanner opens the record on contact.
Material and finish choices
This tag stays on the aluminum side of the QR lineup: 0.3-1.5mm anodized aluminum, colored or natural finish. Anodizing seals the surface before the laser cuts the code, protecting the mark from scratching. Brushed or matte finish cuts glare for angled scans.
Standard size guide
Common formats: 25x25mm, 40x15mm, and 30mm round. Thickness runs 0.3-1.5mm. Any size cuts to a drawing, with the QR module resized to match.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Corporate office IT asset audits | Fixed to laptops and monitors; facilities staff scan the QR code during annual inventory walk-throughs. |
| Co-working space shared equipment | Mounted on shared monitors and equipment, with the QR code linking to booking and usage records. |
| School library media equipment | Attached to laptops and AV carts, scanned at the checkout desk when students borrow gear. |
| Property management common-area equipment | Fixed to elevator and mechanical room equipment, keeping the lightweight aluminum tag easy to scan during rounds. |
| Event production rental gear | Mounted on aluminum cases and truss sections, scanned when crews load and unload equipment for a show. |
Specifications
| Material | aluminum (other grades on request) |
| Thickness | 0.3-1.5 mm |
| Size | 25x25mm, 40x15mm, 50x20mm, 75x25mm (custom to your drawing) |
| Marking | laser engraving for variable data |
| Surface finish | colored or natural anodized, brushed, matte |
| Mounting | 3M/VHB adhesive, mounting holes, rivets |
| Tolerance | +/-0.05-0.10 mm |
| Variable data | serial numbers, QR codes, or barcodes |
| MOQ | 100-500 pcs (by complexity) |
| Lead time | sample 5-7 days; bulk 12-30 days (by quantity) |
Size & price reference
| Example spec | Ref US$/pc |
|---|---|
| aluminum, 25 x 50 mm, 0.5 mm, simple finish | US$0.15-0.26 |
| aluminum, medium size, standard finish | US$0.24-0.36 |
| aluminum, large or specialty finish | US$0.33-0.52 |
Indicative only. Final price depends on surface finish, mounting method, marking complexity, and order quantity. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
Send for quote
Send the QR data, target size, and mounting method — adhesive or holes. Send your drawing for a factory-direct quote.
