Industrial Asset and Equipment Tags
An industrial tag is a metal or plastic identification piece that attaches to or hangs from equipment, valves, and assets, carrying serial numbers, barcodes, ratings, and tracking information. Unlike a nameplate, which mounts flat to a product, a tag can go where a plate won’t fit, fastened to a machine, hung from a fitting, or attached to a valve. NPI – Nameplates Inc. manufactures custom tags in stainless steel, aluminum, and brass, built to stay legible outdoors and in.
From routine asset tracking to harsh, corrosive settings, we match the material, marking, and data to the job so every tag keeps identifying its asset for years. A tag is the practical choice when you need to identify something a plate can’t sit on directly, such as a valve, a fuel tank, or a piece of equipment that gets moved and tracked.
Asset Tags in the Field
Durable metal and polyester asset tags — barcode, QR, sequential-numbered, and tamper-evident — for equipment tracking, inventory, and maintenance programs.
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We produce tags for identification, tracking, and safe operation across industrial settings.
Asset Tags
Asset tags identify and track equipment, tools, and property throughout their life, connecting each item to its record for asset management, audits, and loss prevention. We produce them with barcodes, QR codes, and serial numbers for fast, accurate scanning.
Inventory Tags
Inventory tags keep stock, parts, and materials organized and traceable, with the serialized or barcoded data your system needs. Durable materials keep them scannable in warehouses, yards, and on shop floors.
Valve Tags
Valve tags identify valves, lines, and fittings for safe, efficient operation and maintenance, marked with numbers, functions, or system references. Made from brass, stainless steel, or aluminum, they hold up to the temperatures, moisture, and chemicals common around valve systems.
Equipment & VIN Tags
Equipment tags and VIN tags carry identification, ratings, and serial or vehicle identification numbers on machines and vehicles. We produce them in durable metals with permanent marking that survives the environment the equipment works in.
Tag Materials
We manufacture tags in the metals that fit the environment. Aluminum is lightweight, economical, and corrosion-resistant for general asset and inventory tags. Stainless steel offers maximum durability and corrosion resistance for harsh, high-heat, and washdown settings. Brass handles temperature extremes, salt spray, and sun exposure, and suits valve tags and premium applications. For specialized needs, we also offer Metalphoto® anodized aluminum and plastic tags.
Variable Data & Serialization
Tags earn their value from the data they carry. We print and mark variable data, including barcodes, QR codes, and sequential serial numbers, so every tag in a run is unique and ready to scan into your tracking system. This connects each asset to its part number, location, and service history for reliable tracking and audits.
Built for Outdoor Durability
Tags often live outdoors or in demanding settings, so durability is built in. Metal tags resist corrosion, weather, abrasion, and chemicals, keeping their marking legible for years in the field. We match the material and marking to the environment so the tag outlasts the tracking cycle it supports.
Start Your Project
Need durable tags for asset tracking, valves, or equipment? Request a quote or talk to a product identification expert, and we’ll help you choose the material, marking, and data format for your application.