Engraved Stainless Steel Asset Tags
Laser-engraved stainless tags that keep serial and spec data legible long after printed marks would wear off.
Description
Printed or painted markings can wear off a handled tag over time. Laser engraving cuts the mark into the stainless surface instead, so text and serials stay legible after years of contact. That permanence is the main reason buyers pick engraving over printing for stainless tags.
Applications
- Serial numbers that must outlast repeated cleaning
- Model and spec data on long-service equipment
- Asset records referenced years after installation
- Tags exposed to solvents or degreasers
Material and finish choices
304 or 316 stainless takes a laser mark cleanly at a shallow depth, without cutting through the sheet. Brushed or natural finish both show the engraved mark with good contrast. Himgo confirms mark depth and font size against your data before production.
Standard size guide
40x15mm and 75x25mm give room for engraved text plus a serial line. 30mm round is common for compact equipment. Thickness runs 0.3-1.5mm. Other sizes are cut from your drawing on request.
Typical applications
| Industry / setting | How this product is used |
|---|---|
| Outdoor electrical substations | Fixed to switchgear and panels, where the engraved (not printed) ID stays legible after years of sun and weather. |
| Fire and rescue apparatus | Mounted on trucks and equipment, surviving repeated pressure-washing after calls. |
| Shipping yard container equipment | Riveted to chassis and container equipment, staying readable despite handling abrasion and rust exposure nearby. |
| Water treatment facility pumps and valves | Fixed near process equipment where engraving holds up against chemical splash that would fade a printed label. |
| Rooftop HVAC units | Mounted on rooftop condensers, holding its engraving under direct sun and seasonal temperature swings. |
Specifications
| Material | stainless steel (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 |
|---|---|
| stainless steel, 25 x 50 mm, 0.5 mm, simple finish | US$0.21-0.36 |
| stainless steel, medium size, standard finish | US$0.34-0.51 |
| stainless steel, large or specialty finish | US$0.47-0.74 |
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 text, serial format, and size you need engraved. Send artwork or a sample for review.
