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    Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Message Plates

    Color code equipment, inventory, and storage areas. Stamp these plates with a message or remove the surface layer to create text in a contrasting color. They’re more durable than plastic engraving message plates.
    Anodized Aluminum—Anodized aluminum message plates are lightweight, nonconductive, and more corrosion resistant than steel message plates.
    Mounting Holes
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    Qty.
    1-19
    20-99
    100-Up
    Anodized Aluminum
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Message Plates, Oval.
    Oval
    5/8"1 15/16"0.04"20021/8"1 5/8"Black, Blue, Green, Red56320T2040000000000000000
    5/8"2 13/16"0.032"20025/32"2 3/8"Black, Blue, Green, Red56320T2050000000000000
    3/4"3 1/8"0.032"20025/32"2 3/4"Black, Blue, Green, Red56320T20600000000000000
    1"2 1/8"0.04"20021/8"1 13/16"Black, Blue, Green, Red56320T20300000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Message Plates, Rectangle.
    Rectangle
    3/4"1 3/4"0.04"20021/8"1 1/2"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T170000000000000
    1"2"0.04"20021/8"1 11/16"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T180000000000000
    1"3"0.04"20021/8"2 1/2"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T700000000000000
    1 1/2"3"0.04"20021/8"2 5/8"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T19000000000000000
    2"4"0.04"20021/8"3 5/8"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T31000000000000000
    3"5"0.04"20023/16"4 5/8"Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow56320T9000000000000000
    3"5"0.04"20023/16"4 5/8"Orange56320T95000000000000000
     

    Color-Contrasting Metal Engraving Message Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Color-Contrasting Metal Engraving Message Plates.
    Remove the surface layer of these plates to create an engraved message in a contrasting color. Made of anodized aluminum, these message plates are lightweight, nonconductive, and corrosion resistant. They’re also more durable than plastic message plates. They work with rotary and laser engravers.
    Adhesive Back—Adhesive-back message plates stick to surfaces. Use them when you only have access to one side of a surface, or when components behind a panel could be damaged by bolts or rivets.
    ASTM B117—Message plates that meet ASTM specifications meet strict standards for use in corrosive environments.
    Fed. Spec. A-A-50271, MIL-STD-130, and MIL-STD-810—Message plates that meet MIL and Fed. specifications meet strict standards for use in corrosive environments.
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    Mil. Spec.
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    Qty.
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    Blank
     
    Plain Back—Anodized Aluminum
    1"3"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——103817T311000000
    1"6"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——53817T32100000
    1"10"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3310000
    1"24"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3410000
    2"4"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3510000
    2"8"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3610000
    2"10"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3710000
    2"24"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T39100000
    3"6"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T3810000
    3"12"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T41100000
    4"10"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T42100000
    5"10"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T43100000
     
    Adhesive Back—Anodized Aluminum
    1"3"0.02"BeveledMatteBlackSilver700ASTM B117
    		Fed. Spec. A-A-50271, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-810103817T2100000
    1"3"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——103817T11100000
    1"6"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——53817T12100000
    2"4"0.02"BeveledMatteBlackSilver700ASTM B117
    		Fed. Spec. A-A-50271, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-81013817T220000
    2"4"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T1310000
    2"8"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T1410000
    2"10"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T1510000
    3"6"0.02"BeveledMatteBlackSilver700ASTM B117
    		Fed. Spec. A-A-50271, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-81013817T230000
    3"6"0.062"BeveledPolishedBlackSilver150——13817T1610000
     

    Barcode Message Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Barcode Message Plates.
    Track assets with these printed barcode message plates. Specify a number between 0001-9999.
    Mounting Holes
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    Character
    Each
    41"2"0.04"Anodized AluminumBlack20021/8"1 11/16"Made-to-Order2086N1500000

    Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Specify a message to label equipment or parts in a facility (up to three lines, 10 characters per line, including spaces). Provide a color where applicable. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high.
    Anodized Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Aluminum message plates are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass message plates. The message plates with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Mounting Holes
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    Style
    Shape
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    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    AOval1"1 7/8"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 1/2"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T1300000000000
    AOval1 3/16"2 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T14000000000
    BRectangle5/8"2 1/2"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 1/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T11000000000
    CRectangle1 7/16"3 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T12000000000

    Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Tags

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Tags, Round, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Tags, Square, Style C.

    Round

    Style A

    Square

    Style C

    Identify equipment and inventory by color. Stamp these metal tags with a message or remove the surface layer to create text in a contrasting color.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Tags, Round, Style A.

    Style A

    Pkg.
    Style
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    Dia.
    Choose a Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-19
    20-99
    100-Up
    Anodized Aluminum
    A1"0.04"3501/8"Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow56320T11000000000000000
    A1 1/2"0.04"3501/8"Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow56320T2000000000000
    A2"0.04"3503/16"Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow56320T120000000000000
    A3"0.04"6003/16"Blue, Green, Red, Black, Yellow16320T13000000000000
     
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Choose-a-Color Metal Engraving and Stamping Tags, Square, Style C.

    Style C

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    1-19
    20-99
    100-Up
    Anodized Aluminum
    C1"1"0.04"6003/16"Blue, Green, Red, Black, Yellow56320T14000000000000000
    C1 1/4"1 1/4"0.04"6003/16"Blue, Green, Red, Black, Yellow56320T150000000000000
    C1 1/2"1 1/2"0.04"6003/16"Blue, Green, Red, Black, Yellow56320T40000000000000
    C2"2"0.04"6003/16"Blue, Green, Red, Black, Yellow56320T16000000000000000
     

    Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Specify the number series you need to label machinery, storage areas, and completed work in sequence. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high.
    Anodized Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Plates, Style C.

    Style C

    Aluminum plates are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass plates. The plates with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Styles A and B—For styles A and B, please specify a starting number up to 15 digits.
    Style C—For style C, please specify a starting number up to seven digits.
    Mounting Holes
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    Style
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    Color
    Max. Temp.,
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    No.
    of
    Dia.
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    1-49
    50-Up
    AOval1"1 7/8"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 1/2"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T1700000000000
    AOval1 3/16"2 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T18000000000
    BRectangle5/8"2 1/2"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 1/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T15000000000
    CRectangle1 7/16"3 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T16000000000

    Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Specify a message (up to two lines, 10 characters per line, including spaces) and starting number (up to 10 digits) to label equipment or parts in a facility. Provide a color where applicable. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high.
    Anodized Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Aluminum message plates are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass message plates. The message plates with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Mounting Holes
    Each
    Style
    Shape
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    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    AOval1"1 7/8"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 1/2"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T2200000000000
    AOval1 3/16"2 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"1 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T24000000000
    BRectangle5/8"2 1/2"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 1/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T19000000000
    CRectangle1 7/16"3 1/16"0.04"Silver60021/8"2 3/4"Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow1576T21000000000

    Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags

    More durable than plastic tags—use these metal tags to assign numbers to machinery, storage areas, and completed work in sequence. Numbers are stamped on the front side.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags, Round.
    Anodized Aluminum—Anodized aluminum tags offer greater wear and corrosion resistance than plain aluminum tags.
    Dia.
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    Color
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a
    Character
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Anodized Aluminum
    1"0.05"RedSilver6001/8"001-025, 026-050252208N111000000
    1 1/2"0.05"RedSilver6001/8"001-025, 026-050252208N5500000
     

    Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags

    Specify numbers and letters to label equipment or parts in your facility (three lines maximum, 10 characters per line, including spaces). The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high. Characters are stamped on one side.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Round.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Diameter
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T260000000000
    Octagon
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Octagon.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T270000000000
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Square.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T280000000000
    Oval
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Oval.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Height ×
    Width
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum1 7/16" × 1"0.04"Silver6003/16"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T290000000000

    Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags

    Specify a starting number to label machinery, storage areas, and completed work in sequence (up to 10 digits). Specify a color where applicable. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high. Numbers are imprinted on one side.
    Minimum order is 50.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags, Round.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Diameter
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T3100000
    Octagon
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags, Octagon.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T3200000
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags, Square.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T3300000
    Oval
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags, Oval.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Material
    Height ×
    Width
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Color
    Each
    Anodized Aluminum1 7/16" × 1"0.04"Silver6003/16"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T3400000

    Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags with Message

    Specify a message (up to two lines, 10 characters per line, including spaces) and a starting number (up to 10 digits) to label equipment or parts of your facility in sequence. Specify a color where applicable. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high. Characters are stamped on one side.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags with Message, Round.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Diameter
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T350000000000
    Octagon
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags with Message, Octagon.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T360000000000
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags with Message, Square.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum0.04"Silver6003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T370000000000
    Oval
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Sequentially Numbered Metal Tags with Message, Oval.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum tags are lightweight and resist corrosion better than brass tags. The tags with an anodized finish have added wear and corrosion resistance and are good for color coding.
    Each
    Material
    Height ×
    Width
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Color
    1-49
    50-Up
    Anodized Aluminum1 7/16" × 1"0.04"Silver6003/16"Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Red, Black, Yellow1538T380000000000
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