Our products are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001:15, UL Standards, Military Standards.

Aluminum Nameplates

Anodized Aluminum is our most popular metal used for nameplates as it offers versatility while being economical – it is lightweight and resilient. Anodized Aluminum offers the strength, durability, and longevity needed for many applications. It is well suited for harsh indoor environments as well as typical outdoor environments.

Anodized Aluminum Nameplates – Process Anoprint Dye and Seal

MFG Labeling produces quality anoprinted dyed and sealed anodized aluminum nameplates that are an ideal choice for applications where long term durability is required. Anoprints are anodizing dyes which are silk screened into unsealed open pores on anodized aluminum surfaces. After the silk screen print process, the anodized aluminum is bath sealed closing the pores of the aluminum holding the colored dyes to create the permanent marking of your graphics. These Anodized Aluminum plates are resistant to sunlight, high temperatures, salt sprays, abrasives and cleaning solvents. Anodized Aluminum Plates are typically mounted with adhesive, mounting holes, or a combination of both. We offer many adhesives suitable for just about any application and any mounting surface.

Metalphoto Anodized Aluminum Nameplates – Process Metalphoto

IAW MIL-DTL-15024 Type H, The Metal photo process is excellent for short runs of black on aluminum. This process exposes silver halides embed in unsealed anodized aluminum. When exposed to light, the silver halides in the material turn black to create the graphic image. Once bath sealed this process creates a fully anodized aluminum image as either a black graphic or a black background with aluminum contrast. These Anodized Aluminum plates are resistant to sunlight, high temperatures, salt sprays, abrasives and cleaning solvents. Anodized Aluminum Plates are typically mounted with adhesive, mounting holes, or a combination of both. We offer many adhesives suitable for just about any application and any mounting surface.

Etched Metal Nameplates – Process Etching

IAW MIL-DTL-15024 Type A, Chemically etched nameplates are one of the highest quality standard nameplate manufactured. Etching is a process by which a chemical is used to remove targeted text and graphics on the specified metal substrate. Etching can be produced on all types of typical metals including Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, Monel, Inconel, and Zinc. The nameplate text and graphics can be etched and filled with multiple color or simply just contrast etched showing the graphics in the material as a gloss or matte finish in the base metal. Etching depths are typically .002″ to .006″ deep (up to .030” deep for Zinc) before back filling with or without an enamel paint color. Etched materials exhibit properties of being able to endure harsh indoor or outdoor applications. Etched nameplates are especially suitable for environments demanding of extreme weather, extreme temperature, extreme chemical exposure, and possibly even mildly caustic environments. These products will outlast any surface printed nameplate for years. Etched Nameplates are typically mounted with adhesive, mounting holes, or a combination of both. We offer many adhesives suitable for just about any application and any mounting surface.
MFG Labeling etched metal nameplates will outlast most all other nameplates with its durability and legibility for many years to come.

Printed Nameplates – Process Screen Print Epoxy Inks and Digital Print UV Cured Inks

IAW MIL-DTL-15024 Type G, *Screen printed epoxy inks on metals such as Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, and Brass result in highly durable single and multicolored nameplates. Epoxy ink screen printed plates are resistant to sunlight, high temperatures, salt sprays, abrasives and many cleaning solvents.
*UV cured digital printing inks make for endless multicolor, fine gradient, and photo quality nameplates a real possibility. Choose UV cure digital printing on a white paint aluminum or a clear top coat natural aluminum. Digital printing offers multicolor printing an advantage when it comes to keeping your set up costs to a minimum.
Printed nameplates are typically mounted with adhesive, mounting holes, or a combination of both. We offer many adhesives suitable for just about any application and any mounting surface.

Embossed Aluminum Plates and Signage – Process Screen Print with Embossing

Embossed Aluminum offering Soft “pillow like” embossing or Sharp “crisp edge” embossing. White or Clear Polyester Coated Aluminum available in thicknesses .024” or .030”. Screen printed with durable solvent-based inks suitable for outdoor application. Square, Rectangle, Oval, or Special Cut. Mounting adhesive and/or mounting holes. Holes can be reinforced with brass grommets adding extra strength and durability for difficult or irregular mounting applications.

Laser Cutting Capabilities

CNC Fiber Laser Cutting
Nearly 5’ x 10’ cutting capability
Aluminum thicknesses to 3/16” (.1875”)
Stainless Steel thicknesses to 1/4” (.250”)
Steel thicknesses to 1/2″ (.500”)
Laser Cutting ● Fabrication ● Bending ● Powder Coating

Laser Marking

Laser marking is achieved by moving a low-powered beam slowly across the surface of the material. Laser marking is not the same as laser engraving or laser etching so be sure to match the right type of laser process to the right type of material. The different types of laser marking include annealing, carbon migration, foaming and coloration and is most commonly used for stainless steel parts but can be performed on other materials as well. Laser marking is a good choice for bar codes, UID codes, QR codes, logos or other product identification needs.

Laser Engraving

Laser engraving is achieved with a laser beam that removes the surface of the material and vaporizes the material. It creates a mark on the material that can be felt and seen with the eye. In order to create depth to the engraving, the laser may make several passes over the material. There are different types of laser engraving depending on how much of the surface material is removed and is ideal for almost any type of metal or plastic but can be performed on other materials as well. Laser engraving is a good choice for having something personalized or customized, or to engrave serial numbers, logos, or other product identification parts that require extended wear.

Laser Etching

IAW MIL-DTL-15024 Type L, Laser etching is achieved when the heat from the laser beam causes the surface of the material to melt which then causes expansion leaving a mark on the surface of the material. Laser etching changes the surface finish of the material and provides contrast as a result. It is most commonly used on plated, bare or anodized metal surfaces but can also be used for polymers or ceramics. Laser etching is a good choice for highlighting certain portions of product identification parts that you are etching by providing a textural difference in the material.

Metal materials include but are not limited to:

Anodized Aluminum Alloy series 1100, 2024, 3003, 5005, 5052, & 6061 – thicknesses .003” thru .250”
Stainless Steel Alloy series 304, 304L, 316, & 316L, 321, & 420 – thicknesses .012” thru .250”
Brass Alloy C260 – thicknesses .016” thru .125”
Copper Alloy C110 – thicknesses .020” thru .187”
Monel – thickness .030”
Inconel – thickness .030”
Zinc – standard thicknesses of .039”, .064”, .125”, and .250”

Adhesives suitable for everyday application:

Permanent, Removable, Repositionable, High Temperature, Low Temperature, Chemical Resistant, Foam, High Surface Energy, and Low Surface Energy