Asset labels and security tags are a superb way of marking and protecting personal and commercial property and it does not have to be an expensive exercise. How many of us have misplaced an item or had it stolen never to get it back again? It happens all too often in the fast moving world that we live in. Read along to find out how you can secure and retrieve items with the use of asset labeling and security tags.
Labels on the items are used to identify them. These labels can be used on different situations like, Personal requirements, commercial, industrial or Government. Manufactured equipment labels usually have a semi-permanent adhesive backing. Some has metal overlaid plate where the information or reference is attached. Some adhesives can be permanent but usually creates issues when you need to sell that certain asset. This will make it hard when it comes to removing a tag.
Seeing an id or security label will put potential thieves off. Labeling can be permanent and stolen goods marked in this way will not be able to be sold on. Even if someone tries to tamper with the label, a VOID mark or other stain will show, making the equipment unattractive to thieves or buyers on the black market.
By simply using either labels with a strong message or a very well bonded security tag you will be going a long way to protecting your valuable property. A message that I strongly recommend on any equipment label is "THIS ITEM IS ELECTRONICALLY TRACEABLE" and by adding a simple barcode to the label it can give the impression to a would-be-thief that it is an active label or contains an active traceable part. The opportunist while most likely go on to a simpler target or discard the item which will then hopefully be found and returned.
If you're lending items out to customers, contractors or other colleagues, property labels make this process much more efficient to co-ordinate. It can be especially hard to keep track of items if they all look the same or similar. Where you have such property, a numerical labelling system is invaluable. Some insurance firms insist that you prove you own certain items before they will pay out. Property labels are proof of ownership.
To add durability to these tamper evident labels they are supplied with a clear lamination to protect the printed image. If the label is removed then the word 'void' is left on the surface and on the label itself, therefore clearly showing evidence of tampering. This is a theft deterrent but also discourages unauthorized asset transfers.
Some labels are printed using resin only and are a very cost effective way of identifying property. Also resin printed labels are available in very short runs normally from 100 labels. Another form of print is using foils which are then over laminated for extra protection for industrial or outdoor use. This type of tag is normally available from 500 item labels upwards.
Security tags give extra protection and can be run alongside a security database enabling the easy return of miss-placed or lost property. Obviously, this is always dependent on the finder being honest and wanting to return the item.
Labels on the items are used to identify them. These labels can be used on different situations like, Personal requirements, commercial, industrial or Government. Manufactured equipment labels usually have a semi-permanent adhesive backing. Some has metal overlaid plate where the information or reference is attached. Some adhesives can be permanent but usually creates issues when you need to sell that certain asset. This will make it hard when it comes to removing a tag.
Seeing an id or security label will put potential thieves off. Labeling can be permanent and stolen goods marked in this way will not be able to be sold on. Even if someone tries to tamper with the label, a VOID mark or other stain will show, making the equipment unattractive to thieves or buyers on the black market.
By simply using either labels with a strong message or a very well bonded security tag you will be going a long way to protecting your valuable property. A message that I strongly recommend on any equipment label is "THIS ITEM IS ELECTRONICALLY TRACEABLE" and by adding a simple barcode to the label it can give the impression to a would-be-thief that it is an active label or contains an active traceable part. The opportunist while most likely go on to a simpler target or discard the item which will then hopefully be found and returned.
If you're lending items out to customers, contractors or other colleagues, property labels make this process much more efficient to co-ordinate. It can be especially hard to keep track of items if they all look the same or similar. Where you have such property, a numerical labelling system is invaluable. Some insurance firms insist that you prove you own certain items before they will pay out. Property labels are proof of ownership.
To add durability to these tamper evident labels they are supplied with a clear lamination to protect the printed image. If the label is removed then the word 'void' is left on the surface and on the label itself, therefore clearly showing evidence of tampering. This is a theft deterrent but also discourages unauthorized asset transfers.
Some labels are printed using resin only and are a very cost effective way of identifying property. Also resin printed labels are available in very short runs normally from 100 labels. Another form of print is using foils which are then over laminated for extra protection for industrial or outdoor use. This type of tag is normally available from 500 item labels upwards.
Security tags give extra protection and can be run alongside a security database enabling the easy return of miss-placed or lost property. Obviously, this is always dependent on the finder being honest and wanting to return the item.
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