Engraved Asset Tags in Kenya
Engraved asset tags that stay readable for the life of the asset
Engraved asset tags have the asset number, barcode, QR code and logo marked into the metal with a laser. Nice AMS supplies engraved aluminium, anodized aluminium and stainless steel asset tags in Kenya, with your own numbering and branding. We also make printed asset tags, so you can choose the finish that suits your assets.
What are engraved asset tags?
An engraved asset tag is a metal tag whose markings are cut or burned into the surface by a laser. The number, barcode, QR code and logo become part of the metal, which gives a clean, professional finish and a mark that lasts as long as the tag. Engraved tags are a popular choice for equipment, tools, furniture and vehicles that stay in service for a long time.
Benefits of engraved asset tags
- Part of the metal: the marking is cut into the tag itself, so it is as lasting as the tag.
- Scannable: sharp barcodes and QR codes that read quickly during stock-takes and asset verification.
- Branded: your logo, name and numbering sequence marked on every tag.
- Tamper resistant: a metal tag fixed with a strong adhesive, rivets or screws is hard to remove without leaving a sign. See our tamper-proof asset tags.
- Metal finish: a neat, uniform look suited to workshops, offices and outdoor assets.
Engraved asset tag specification
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminium, anodized aluminium and stainless steel |
| Thickness | 0.5 to 1 mm |
| Sizes | 39 × 13 mm (standard), 40 × 15 mm, 50 × 20 mm, 50 × 30 mm or a custom size |
| Engraved content | Serial or asset numbers, barcodes, QR codes, your logo and text |
| Fixing | 3M adhesive, peel and stick, acetone activated adhesive, rivets or screws |
| Minimum order | 100 pieces |
| Lead time | 500 tags can be ready in 1 day |
Prices on small orders are about Ksh 65 to 100 per tag, and we quote the exact price for each order. See asset tags price in Kenya.
How to fix engraved asset tags
Choose the fixing to suit the asset. Peel and stick and 3M adhesive are quick for flat, clean surfaces. Acetone activated adhesive gives a permanent bond, and rivets or screws suit assets that must never lose their tag. Our guide to permanent asset tag fixing compares them.
Engrave your own asset tags
If you tag assets all year, you can engrave tags yourself with a handheld portable laser marking machine. See asset tagging machine prices for the 20 W, 30 W and 50 W models.
Engraved asset tag questions
How long do engraved asset tags last?
Engraved markings are made into the metal by a laser, so they last as long as the tag. Our printed tags are also made for long-term use. How long any tag lasts depends on its material and how it is fixed to the asset.
Can you engrave my logo and numbering on the tags?
Yes. We mark your logo, asset numbers, barcodes and QR codes on the tags. Send us your logo and the numbering you want when you request a quote.
What is the minimum order for engraved asset tags?
The minimum order is 100 tags. Once you approve the layout, 500 tags can be ready in 1 day.
What is the difference between engraved and printed asset tags?
Engraved tags have the marking cut into the metal by a laser. Printed tags have it printed on the tag, which allows coloured logos and layouts and works on flexible materials such as polyester. Both are made for long-term use, so choose by the look you want and the surface you are tagging. Our guide to aluminium, vinyl and polycarbonate tags helps you choose.
Which asset tag material should I choose for engraving?
Aluminium suits most equipment. Anodized aluminium gives a coloured, hard wearing surface, and stainless steel suits harsh or outdoor conditions. See aluminium fixed asset tags and metallic asset tags.