Have you ever seen metal brand plates on some of the products that you buy? Ever wonder why the manufacturer chose to use a metal brand plate for their products? The use of metal nameplates for branding purposes is nothing new. It has been done by many companies for some time now, and this is due to a number of very good reasons.
For starters, metal nameplates are very durable. This is because these plates can withstand rough conditions and are made using sturdy as well as tarnish-proof metals like stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and bronze. These make them ideal for products that are not only exposed to moisture, sunlight, and rough handling, but also for those that are exposed to heat, cold, and certain chemicals.
Another reason why these tags are chosen by businesses for their branding needs is its versatility. Metal tags can be made using any kind of metal, with the metals often chosen being those that were mentioned earlier. These can also be made in almost any shape, in a variety of thicknesses, using any marking medium, and in almost any size. These are so versatile that these can be used on clothing, shoes, bags, wood items, leather items, and even appliances.
Speaking of marking methods, these tags can be marked using many different kinds of methods. Some of the most popular metal nameplates used for branding include embossed metal and stamped metal tags. These have raised and recessed parts on them, making them almost 3-dimensional in look and feel. These can also be painted in to give the raised and recessed parts more definition and to make these more eye-catching.
Other popular metal nameplates that are also used for creating brand tags include etched metal plates, digital printed plates, and laser marked plates. Some companies also choose to use photosensitive plates, which make use of anodized aluminum and photosensitizing to create picture-quality images on metal tags for their branding needs.
Some of these metal nameplates are more expensive to make than others, while a few have more durability than some. If you want to add more durability to your already tough metal tags, you can choose to add a substrate to them, and one great option would be to add a urethane dome to the top of these tags. Domed tags are also very popular for branding and are used to create not only a 3-dimensional looking tag, but also a self-healing clear dome that helps keep these tags looking like new.