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Metal labels since 1974

PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS

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Metal labels since 1974

PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS

At Metal Image you’ll get what it says on the tin –
Durable Images Delivered with Passion and Precision.
It’s what we do, and how we do it.

Since 1974 we’ve been dedicated to building our reputation for trusted permanent identiﬁcation solutions created from Stainless Steel, Anodised Aluminium and Direct Laser Marking.

From this well proven family of imaging processes, we create everything from foil thin barcoded asset labels and tags, heavy duty rating plates, to tamper proof certiﬁcation stickers or even illustrated botanic labels and historic plaques including photographs. All tailored to be reliable when long term exposure to severe conditions is critical.

“Plates arrived this morning, that’s very impressive service!”

“This is all much appreciated and reflects highly in regard to the service you give.”

“Thanks so much for the quick turnaround of the plaque – very much appreciated.”

“Thank you so much for the signs. They look marvellous and will certainly enhance the native tree plantings that Russell Landcare Trust has been doing ...

Browse our products or follow the product selection guide below and give us a call or an email to discuss your project and how we can help. With a focus on building legacy customers, not sales, our Team gets the job done on time all the time.

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Stainless Steel

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Anodised Aluminium

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Asset Labels & Tags

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Flora and Fauna ID

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Heritage Signs

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Branding Labels

Which Product Is Right For You?

Select the product that's right for you

What environment or conditions must our product endure, and for how long?

Caustic washdown
High impacts and abrasion
Harsh, prolonged chemicals
Intense, extended heat
+50 year UV

Limited colour options
Low to zero flexibility

You need Stainless Steel

Non-caustic chemicals
Abrasion and impacts
High to moderate heat
Dirty, greasy, wet, coastal
+25 year UV

Full range of colours
Super flexible foil up to rigid

You need Anodised Aluminium

Some chemicals
Mild abrasion
Low heat
+5 year UV

You need Vinyl or Polyester

Stainless Steel

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Extreme Environments

Why?

Almost indestructible.
Withstands abrasion,
washdown chemicals, intense heat
and immeasurable UV.

Where?

Heavy Industrial.
Contact food production,
medical, marine, mining,
chemical manufacture.

What?

Asset labels & tags.
Nameplates, rating plates,
control panels. Barcode tags,
valve & hose tags, labels.

How?

DEEP ACID ETCHED
& BACKFILLED
OR FIBRE LASER
Etched or annealed image.

Price
Guide

SS Etched
$ $ $

SS Annealed
$ $

Anodised Aluminium

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Harsh Environments

Why?

Great value durability.
Anodic layer protection.
Withstands abrasion, most chemicals, high
heat and long UV

Where?

General Manufacture.
Transport, marine, aviation,
agriculture, branding & POS,
GS1 military, botanic ID.

What?

Rating, ID and name plates
& tags, serial plates, brand labels,
asset tags, valve & hose tags, control
panels, business cards, barcode labels.

How?

DIGITAL
OR PHOTOGRAPHIC
SUB-SURFACE IMAGED
Full colour or black + greytone image.

Price
Guide

Anodised Aluminium
$

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Company*
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone number*
Cell phone number

I'm interested in*
Other
What will be printed on your label?*
- Static Print (The same on each label)
- Variable (Numbered, sequential or variable)
- Barcoded (With Human Readable)
What type of material do you require?*
Help us choose the best solution by telling us a little about where and how you plan to use our product:*

What colour is the print? Black or Colour?*
We have 2 processes: Metalphoto with 20+ years full UV exposure, black print only. Or: Alichroma colour print where fading will occur over time depending on site and colour choices.
If in doubt, leave colour out!
- Black Print (Metalphoto, most durable).
- Colour Print (Alichroma)
- CMYK Full Colour (Alichroma)
What colour is the print?*
We have 2 processes: Etched and colour backfilled to meet the most demanding engineering specifications or Fiber Laser marking a more economical option (black only).
- Etched and colour backfilled
- Fibre Laser Black
What colour is the print?*
- Black Print
- Colour Print
What colour is the engraving?*
- Black (white background)
- Red (white background)

How many colours?*
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What will they be stuck onto?*
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Quantity - About how many do you need?*
Size*
Wide (mm) High (mm)
The size of my label is*
- Approximate
- Exact

Notes - Additional information, special requests
Please tell us a little about your other substrate requirements.*
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Any images / sketches / drawings you want to send to us.
Accepted file type: jpeg, jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx.
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Comments
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“Thank you so much for the signs. They look marvellous and will certainly enhance the native tree plantings that Russell Landcare Trust has been doing in the township over the last few years.”

“Thanks so much for the quick turnaround of the plaque – very much appreciated.”

“This is all much appreciated and reflects highly in regard to the service you give.”

“Plates arrived this morning, that’s very impressive service!”

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