Metal Photo Labels

Metalphoto is an anodized aluminum used to make durable, high-resolution nameplates, labels, and control panels.

Metalphoto’s durability comes from its image, which is sealed inside of anodized aluminum, providing corrosion, sunlight, abrasion, temperature, and chemical resistance. Its proprietary photographic imaging process creates ultra-high resolution graphics and variable information such as machine-readable barcodes, anti-counterfeit security features, and serialized data.

Since its development in 1950, Metalphoto has been trusted by leading OEMs, military and government organizations for nameplate, label and control panel applications where permanence, resolution, variable data or a combination of those characteristics is required.

METAL PHOTO AND WHEN TO USE IT.

Aviation and Aerospace Identification with Durable Materials

Component Identification / Barcode Labels
Maintenance Schematics
Procedure Identification
Operator Control Panels

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS METALPHOTO MEETS:

  • Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company, Boeing Process Specification BAC5875, Fabrication of Aluminum Markers, Instrument Panels, Drawer Front Panels and Fabrication of Metal and Plastic Appliques
  • Lockheed Martin, LMA-PN010, Fabrication of UID Nameplates for Aircraft Items
  • BF Goodrich Aerospace, Data Systems Division, Specification SMT0022
  • NASA, Johnson Space Center Texas, Space Station Inventory Label Specification – SSP 50007
  • Honeywell, Inc., Satellite Systems Operations, Metalphoto approved for use on Space Station, Memorandum A3-J024-M-9501786, Laboratory Case 161311

Metalphoto Provides Durable Identification for Defense Applications

Metalphoto’s durability comes from its image – which is sealed inside of the anodized aluminum, providing resistance to corrosion, sunlight degradation, abrasion, high temperatures and chemical exposure. Its unique, photographic imaging process supports ultra-high resolution images and variable information – including machine-readable barcodes, anti-counterfeit security features and serialized data.

Component Identification/Barcode Labels
Equipment Nameplates
Procedure/Maintenance Identifications
Operator Control Panels

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS METALPHOTO MEETS:

  • MIL-STD-130N
  • MIL-DTL-15024G
  • MIL-P-19834B
  • A-A-50271 Class-2 Composition C
  • Federal Specification GGP-455B(3)

Metalphoto Provides Durable Identification for Defense Applications

For over 30 years, oilfield engineers have trusted Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminium for extremely durable equipment and process identification items installed in demanding on-shore and off-shore operating environments as well as renewable energy systems. Specified by National Oilwell Varco, Seatrax and the United States Navy, Metalphoto material is used for applications such as barcode labels, maintenance schematics, machine control panels, safety protocols and many others.

Component Identification / Barcode Labels
Maintenance Schematics
Control Panels
Safety Procedure Identification

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS METALPHOTO MEETS:

  • Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (Marintek) corrosion test of anodized aluminum plates – Metalphoto. Report #23.1011.00.0391, December 8, 1991.
  • United States Navy Evaluation of Label Plate Material and Attachment Methods Considered of Use on LPD-17. CARDIVNSWC-TR-62-00-05, June 2005.
  • United States Navy NAVSEA Corona Division IUID Center Environmental Survivability Testing Report. August 2011.

Durable Identification for Heavy Equipment Applications

For over 60 years, engineers have trusted Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminium for extremely durable equipment and process identification items installed in demanding operating environments. Specified by several leading equipment and defense OEMs, Metalphoto is used for applications such as nameplates, barcode labels, maintenance schematics, operator control panels, safety protocols and many others.

Component Identification / Barcode Labels
Equipment Nameplates
Procedure / Maintenance Identification
Operator Control Panels

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS METALPHOTO MEETS:

  • Federal Specification GGP-455B(3)
  • MIL-DTL-15024G
  • MIL-STD-130N

Durable Identification for Shipbuilding & Marine Applications

For over 60 years, engineers have trusted Metalphoto photosensitive anodized aluminium for extremely durable equipment and process identification items installed in demanding operating environments. Specified by Huntington Ingalls, NASSCO, Newport News, the Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (Marintek), the United States Navy and many others, Metalphoto is used in applications where labels and nameplates must survive UV exposure, salt spray, abrasion, heat, fuels, cleaning agents, acids, and lubricants while being produced in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Component Identification / Barcode Labels
Equipment Nameplates
Procedure / Maintenance Identification
Operator Control Panels

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS METALPHOTO MEETS:

  • Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (Marintek) corrosion test of anodized aluminum plates – Metalphoto. Report #23.1011.00.0391,
    December 8, 1991.
  • United States Navy Evaluation of Label Plate Material and Attachment Methods Considered of Use on LPD-17. CARDIVNSWC-TR-62-00-05, June 2005.
  • United States Navy NAVSEA Corona Division IUID Center Environmental Survivability Testing Report. August 2011.

The Intelligent Metalphoto VIN Tag. A 20-Year Tag for a 20-Year Trailer.

The Intelligent Metalphoto® VIN Tag replaces traditional etched plates because of greater durability and optional machine-readable barcodes. Those features create the following benefits for trailer manufacturers and their customers:

BENEFITS TO THE TRAILER MANUFACTURER

  • Drive aftermarket revenue – digitally link to sources for OEM aftermarket parts and service.
  • Enhance your selling proposition – differentiate your trailer from competitors and offers your customers a series of cost-saving benefits (see below).
  • Enhance your brand image – feature a crisp, high-resolution brand logo image that lasts the life of your trailer & demonstrates the quality of your brand.

Here’s How It Works:

DURABILITY:

The Intelligent Metalphoto VIN Tag’s durability comes from Metalphoto’s photographic image which is sealed inside of the anodized aluminum, providing resistance to:

  • Sunlight degradation (20+ years)
  • Road-salt corrosion (30 days in chamber)
  • Abrasion (7,000 cycles on tabor abrader)
  • High temperatures (1,000°F)
  • Chemical exposure (diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid and several others)

RESOLUTION:

The Intelligent Metalphoto VIN Tag supports variable data and barcodes because it is a photographic technology. That means:

  • Variable data can be embedded in the plate or punched/scribed your location(s)
  • Barcodes reduce data entry errors and time – helping your customer track and maintain your product
  • Optional two-dimensional QR code can link mechanics to a maintenance history and parts list of OEM-approved aftermarket parts
  • Optional anti-counterfeit features such as watermark and micro-print verify authenticity of your product

In addition to VIN Tags, manufactures use Metalphoto for these permeant identification items:

  • CSC Safety Approval Plates
  • ISO 6346/BIC intermodal shipping container nameplates
  • And other durable nameplates, maintenance schematics and labels