NapTags.com has a variety of blank metal tags available. We have many standard size tags that are in stock. We also provide custom cutting for blank tags. Blank tags are available in a variety of material including sublimation aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.
Naptags has many other key tags available online. Order today! The more you buy, the more you save!
Add comment May 15th, 2013
Ever wondered how we make the tags that you use?
It takes the right materials, equipment and know-how to make them look top-notch.
Watch this short video on creating custom brass tags on the Nap Tag’s YouTube Channel to see how we do it.
And then give us a call to create your own! 800-451-3330.
Add comment April 12th, 2013
Easily take one down (because the shelves are all properly labeled with metal tags)
Pass it around (because mom said you should share)
999 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.
These white, sublimated aluminum tags were created for a brewer, to help keep them organized and move product more easily. We printed a white background on the aluminum, with different color printing to create polished, long-lasting metal tags. The sublimation process actually embeds the ink in the metal and is extra durable!
Full-color printing can be done on most types of metal, including aluminum, brass and stainless steel.
Let us help you get organized with your own custom metal tags. NapTags.com 800-451-3330.
Add comment February 4th, 2013
We got this note from a customer the other day and just wanted to share. Being able to help people like this helps keep us going every day 
I have been dealing with Suzanne over the weeks and everyone from this business has been prompt. I contacted about 6 companies for quotes on my project and only two ever responded. Not only did your company respond promptly, but the prices and quality were unsurpassed.
I hope this e-mail makes it way to senior leaders or owners of this business. By the way, I am a professor of business at a community college and teach a small business course. I plan on using my experience as an example of what a business should do and using the other businesses as examples of failures.
Sincerely,
Jim Baber
You are very welcome Jim!!
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Add comment January 21st, 2013
Anodized aluminum tags last longer than regular aluminum, or even stainless steel tags because the structure of the metal is changed by increasing the natural oxide layer. This hardens the metal for corrosion resistance and wear resistance, even outside in harsh weather conditions.
Not only does the anodized aluminum itself last longer, but so does the printing or engraving on the tag. Engraving anodized aluminum tags reduces the anodized layer, but can be black filled for both a longer-lasting finish and better readability. More about engraving metal tags >
Anodizing aluminum makes the surface adhere ink better for colored aluminum tags , or color-printed metal tags that can last outdoors for years.
However, small fissures (cracks) in the surface created by the process will eventually corrode in harsh conditions if not sealed.
The best anodized aluminum tags are sealed with a crystal-clear anodic layer to withstand very harsh environments without losing readability. They can withstand extreme weather and salt water, plus abrasives and even many chemicals for 20+ years. Aluma-Tough Tags are even used on the space shuttle!
To anodize aluminum, it goes through an electrolytic oxidation process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface.
Sheets of aluminum are dipped in an electrolytic solution and then a current is passed through it. The aluminum serves as the positive electrode and the hydrogen released by the current becomes the negative electrode. The oxygen from the current hits the surface of the aluminum and creates a build-up of aluminum oxide.
The anodized aluminum sheets are then cut into tags of various shapes and sizes. This leaves one problem though, raw aluminum on the edges. Since only the surface of the aluminum sheet is anodized, when tags are cut from a sheet the raw aluminum is exposed on the edges. Although it will last for a long time, these edges will eventually corrode.
There are anodized aluminum tags available that are cut from the sheet before they go through the anodizing process. These tags will have anodized edges that will last longer in the elements.
To make anodized aluminum tags last even longer, a process called ‘Aluma-Tough’ or ‘Metal Photo’ is used. First, a special black ink is used to print the image by embedding it right into the metal. Then, a crystal clear, anodic layer is added as a super tough coating. It resists all natural elements and most man-made chemicals too. This takes a regular anodized aluminum tag and makes it last 20+ years, even in outer space or on the ocean.
Thousands of options for anodized aluminum tags are available on our website, www.NapTags.com >
Add comment December 27th, 2012
The Transportation industry is one of the largest users of metal tags and nameplates. Shipping containers, trains, planes, automobiles and even military transportation needs metal ID plates that will stand up all sorts of elements.
From being outdoors continually, exposed to very harsh chemicals, abrasion and even corrosion from saltwater, these metal plates need to hold up to anything, and last for years and years.
Specifically for the Transportation industry, Aluma-Tough Metal Tags:
The technology used to create Aluma-Tough tags permanently seals the printing inside anodized aluminum, making incredibly readable for years and years, even in the sun, saltwater or against chemicals and solvents.
Aluma-Tough anodized aluminum tags are exceptionally durable!
Shop for Aluma-Tough anodized aluminum tags and nameplates>
Learn more about Aluma-Tough metal tags >
Blog Post: Aluma-Tough metal tags for Marine use >
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Add comment November 5th, 2012
Over time, the readability deteriorates on many outdoor tags and name plates. The sun and other elements fade the ink and make it hard to read. Durability is also an issue in harsh environments like marinas or on heavy equipment.
This post will help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of using different types of outdoor tags and name plates, whether it’s metal or plastic tags.
There are many variables, however, based on exactly how you’re going to use the tag. Call us anytime to discuss your project and get advice from the experts. 800-451-3330 or email info@napsupply.com.
Call us at 800-451-3330 or email info@napsupply.com.
www.NapTags.com
Add comment October 23rd, 2012
Your name plates, tags and signs will be more eye-catching, vibrant and incredibly durable! Full-color printing on metal makes signs look better and last longer.
A special, sublimation printing process delivers amazing color metal signs, custom created for you!
Using high heat to permanently impress the image into the aluminum, sublimation printing doesn’t just print on top of the surface. It actually embeds the image into the metal, making it scratch proof and incredibly long lasting. The printing process uses heat to cause the CMYK dyes to vaporize and permeate the surface being printed. How sublimation printing works >
Aluminum printing with color is ideal for:
Sublimation aluminum printing delivers a higher quality image than other printing methods, with durable, longer lasting results – years and years indoors, and 3-4 years outdoors with a UV coating. We don’t recommend using color-printed metal signs and tags outside without a protective UV coating.
We can print hundreds of colors on any size and shape metal plate, up to 24” x 48”, from small ID tags and name plates to large format signs and photographic aluminum prints.
Shop for custom-size color metal signs and name plates >
Shop for standard-size, bulk priced color metal tags >
Add comment September 19th, 2012
Bright sunlight, sea salt, harsh chemicals and other abrasives associated with marine life slowly destroy standard metal nameplates.
Marine asset tags on boats, shipping container ID plates, exposed barcode labels and off-shore crane control panels must be designed to withstand the harsh, marine environments they operate in.
The constant beating of the sun is a big challenge with metal nameplates used in marine applications. The UV rays fade the printing and over a short amount of time, can leave the metal tag completely unreadable. This happens quickly with standard metal nameplates.
But there is a solution.
AlumaTough metal tags, nameplates and labels are guaranteed to withstand the harsh marine environment for 20+ years without fading or corroding!
This is possible because the printing is actually metallic particles that are sealed onto an aluminum base with a glass-clear and sapphire-hard Anodic layer.
The result is a long-lasting, ultra-durable finish that not only resists the fading UV rays of the sun, but also resists chemicals, paint, abrasion and sea salt! Plus, anodized aluminum plates are completely recyclable.
AlumaTough (Metalphoto®) metal nameplates, labels and tags are designed to meet even the strictest specifications for commercial, governmental and military marine uses. Their photo-quality printing and durability make them the standard metal plate for marine environments, and any harsh, outdoor setting.
Get a quote on Aluma Tough tags or plates >
Aluma Tough (Metalphoto®) is Exceptionally Durable
Widely Specified
Photographic Resolution
Characteristic: Results of testing
Abrasion Resistance: No pronounced image loss or reduced readability after 7,000 cycles on a abrading wheel
Acid Corrosion: No deterioration or image degradation after 24 hours in 3% nitric acid
Heat Resistance: No legibility loss or degradation when subjected to 1000° F
Sale Spray Corrosion: No deleterious effect after a 720-hr sale spray (fog) test. 2,6 ‘Very Good’ corrosion resistance after 113 days of seawater exposure
Accelerated Light and Weather Resistance: No pronounced deterioration of legibility after 400-hr carbon arc weatherometer exposure (=20+ years of outdoor life)
Accelerated Oxygen Aging: No discoloration of rading after 96-hr/300psi/70° C oxygen bomb aging
Stain Resistance: No black fading when plates are exposed to tincture of iodine
Cleaning Resistance: No deleterious effects when tested with alkaline cleaners (MILC-87937 or equivalent) for aircraft surfaces
Low Temperature Resistance: No deleterious effect or image fade after 1 hour at -50° F. No impairment of legibility upon exposure at -67° F
Organic Solvent Resistance: No softening, staining or noticeable fade after 24-hr exposure to: JP-4 fuel, gasoline, mineral spirits, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, turpentine, turbine & jet fuel, kerosene, xylol, acetone, tuluol, heptane, Trichlorethylene, MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid and MIL-L-7808 jet engine oil
Fungus Resistance: Visual reading of “0″ per ASTM-G21
Thermal Shock: No deterioration after 3 cycles between -65° C and 125°C
Moisture Resistance: No deterioration after 10 humidity cycles per MIL-STD-202, method 106
We can print metal name plates for marine use, plus barcode labels, service diagrams, schematics and machine control panels using the AlumaTough (Metalphoto®) process.
To get a quote on your own AlumaTough (Metalphoto®) nameplates, call our friendly customer service team at 800-451-3330 or find AlumaTough tags on NapTags.com .
Learn more about AlumaTough tags >
Add comment August 20th, 2012
Nap’s had the privilage of creating Engraved Brass Nameplates for ten exceptional paintings by the artist Tom Mason.
The paintings are Oil on Linen on board, 12″ x 9″. They were mounted on two
50″ x 16″ boards. Nap’s nameplates are mounted below each painting and are engraved in Latin:
- Discipulus Dormiebat
- Hominus Sub Solarium
- Ecce Homo
- Velum S. Veronica
- Via Calvary
- Testis
- Dispositio Cruce
- Disposition in volutum in Christo
- Peter Poenitat
- Oratio in Getsemane
The series of paintings are entitled Sacro Monte
Thank you for sharing this with us Tom!
www.tommasonartist.com
Add comment January 16th, 2012
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