Why Calibrate Different Scales and Dials

You may have heard people who mention calibration and that scales and dials need to be calibrated in order for these to be accurate. Why do scales as well as dials need to be calibrated, and do all equipment that …

3 Good Reasons Why You Should Use Barcodes and UID Plates for Your Asset Tagging Needs

You have to admit, having asset tags made simply out of a label with a blank space on it and with your company name up top is pretty inexpensive. You simply need to fill in the blank space (or spaces, …

How to Create a Product Using Decorative Trim Plates

Did you know that you can actually create custom products with the use of decorative trim plates? You can have your designs interpreted on these metal plates, and you can attach these to other items to help create custom, decorative …

Should You Use Metal Inventory and Asset Tags or Use Tamper-Evident Labels?

Inventory and asset tags are a must for any business with numerous assets. These tags help you keep track of your company’s stuff, and also help inform you of when things need to be replaced, repaired, or when things go …

How Label Tags Affect Your Marketing and Advertising Efforts

Did you know that what goes on your label, tags, and metal nameplates actually have a bearing on your marketing and advertising. What you put on these can make or break the popularity of your products, which is why the …

How Aluminum Foil Labels are Made: From Raw Aluminum to Your Tags

Aluminum foil labels are labels that are made with the use of, as you guessed it, aluminum rolled thinly into foil. These labels are oftentimes used for applications that require a label that is not only water proof, but also …

How to Choose the Right Metal Nameplates and Labels for Your Business

Did you know that some businesses actually make the mistake of choosing the wrong kind of tag for their products and needs? There are a few companies that mistakenly select a particular metal nameplate or a specific label for their …

Relationship Between Schematic Plates, Maps, and Blueprints

Looking at the terms “schematics”, “maps” and “blueprints”, you may think that these are in no way connected to each other, but if you look closely at examples of each, you can actually see a connection. Before we go into …

Accuracy in Measuring: Digital or Analog Scales and Dials?

When you compare digital with analog, you will most likely think that digital is best. After all, digital technology has quickly overtaken analog in terms of data storage, mobile phone networks, and even in photo editing. While digital is indeed …

Barcode and UID Plates: Most Commonly Used Types of Barcodes and 2D Codes

Choosing the kind of code to use on your barcode and UID plates can be somewhat daunting if you are unsure of the kind of code that best suits your particular needs. There are so many, after all, for you …