Aluminum Asset Tag — 3 x 5 in (75x125 mm) Rectangle, 12 mil anodized aluminum (0.3 mm)
Anodized Aluminum, 3 x 5 in (75×125 mm) rectangle, 12 mil anodized aluminum (0.3 mm). Supports custom text, logo, barcode, QR code, serial numbers and Excel/CSV variable data. Ideal for general-purpose asset identification. Tiered pricing for 100 / 300 / 500 / 1000 pcs.
Anodized Aluminum tag for general-purpose asset identification — from $2.21/pc. A 3 x 5 in (75×125 mm) rectangle, 12 mil anodized aluminum (0.30 mm), marked with your custom text, logo, barcode, QR code or serial numbers. The rectangular profile gives the most room for multi-line text, a logo and a barcode. The print sits below the sealed anodic layer, so abrasion, UV and most chemicals wear the surface, not your barcode or serial number.
Applications — where to use
This Anodized Aluminum tag at 12 mil anodized aluminum (0.30 mm) is built for:
- General-purpose asset identification: used on office assets, facility equipment and mixed inventory in everyday indoor handling and light-duty conditions.
Is this the right size? At 15 in² (96.77 cm²) of marking face this is a plate-size tag — the size we quote most often for plant equipment nameplates, tank plates and line-side boards. It holds about 60 characters on a line, with room for a QR code and a 1D barcode alongside the text. It fastens through a punched hole to your drawing, so it does not depend on surface preparation.
Where it is the wrong choice: sustained heat above 150 °C, or strong alkaline washdown — caustic cleaners attack the anodic layer that is protecting the printed data. Move to an etched metal plate for either. See stainless steel asset tags for that case.
Specification checkpoint for GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3
- GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 is a 3 x 5 in rectangle in Anodized Aluminum, finished at 0.30 mm.
- GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 provides 15 in² (96.77 cm²) of marking face. about 60 small, readable characters; supports multiple lines, a logo and a barcode/QR
- GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 code fit is recorded as follows: QR: fits a scannable QR code 1D barcode: fits a standard 1D barcode.
- GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 is listed at $5.54/pc for 100 pieces and $2.21/pc for 1000 pieces. The written quote confirms its final price.
- GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 uses about 8.0 kg of tag material per 1,000 pieces before liner and packaging. GEN-AL-R-75x125-0.3 proof check: Confirm hole count, diameter, centre spacing and artwork clearance on the proof.
Quantity & pricing (USD)
| Quantity | Total | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 100 pcs | $553.70 | $5.54 / pc |
| 300 pcs | $1147.00 | $3.82 / pc |
| 500 pcs | $1581.00 | $3.16 / pc |
| 1000 pcs | $2214.00 | $2.21 / pc |
Will your data fit? (marking capacity)
| Marking process | sub-surface printed |
|---|---|
| Smallest reliable text | 0.070 in (1.8 mm) high |
| Characters per line | about 60 small, readable characters; supports multiple lines, a logo and a barcode/QR |
| QR code | fits a scannable QR code |
| 1D barcode | fits a standard 1D barcode |
Estimates for a 3 x 5 in tag; send your exact text or data and we confirm the layout on a free proof before production.
Specifications
| Material | Anodized Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 x 5 in (75×125 mm) |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Thickness | 12 mil anodized aluminum (0.30 mm) |
| Mounting | Permanent adhesive; optional holes; outdoor adhesive |
| Compliance | RoHS-compliant substrate; REACH SVHC-compliant; Sub-surface sealed (anodized) print |
| Lead time | 5-8 business days after proof approval |
| Tag area | 15 in² (96.77 cm²) |
| Weight (calculated) | 8.0 g per tag · 8.0 kg per 1,000 pcs |
| Anodic layer | 8–13 µm Type II sulphuric anodize, sealed over the printed image |
| Service temperature | -40 to 300 °F (-40 to 150 °C) continuous |
| Salt spray | Type II anodize is specified to 336 h neutral salt spray (ASTM B117, MIL-A-8625) |
| Abrasion resistance | Data sealed below the anodized surface |
| UV / fade | UV-stable — print protected under the anodic layer |
| Mounting hole | 3.2 mm (1/8 in) diameter standard, ±0.2 mm; other diameters and positions cut to your drawing |
| Hole edge distance | 3 mm (0.12 in) minimum from hole centre to tag edge |
| Two-hole centre distance | Up to 121 mm apart on this size (127 mm long axis less the edge distance at each end); exact spacing confirmed on your proof |
| Code verification | Scan-verified before shipment — QR graded to ISO/IEC 15415 and 1D barcode graded to ISO/IEC 15416, grade C (1.5) minimum |
Area and weight are calculated from the nominal dimensions and 0.30 mm substrate thickness; weight is the tag material only and excludes adhesive liner or packaging. Material figures are the values this material class is specified to rather than a lot-specific test result; etch depth, anodic layer and hole geometry are our standard process settings. Request a free sample or our material datasheet to validate against your own environment.
Choosing the right material
Every material below is the same 3 x 5 in rectangle, shown at the 500-piece reference tier for a direct substrate comparison.
| Material | 500 pcs | Continuous service | Where it wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anodized Aluminum (this tag) | $3.16/pc | 150 °C | Outdoor and equipment, with low weight and anodized color options |
| 304 Stainless Steel | $4.42/pc | 500 °C | Washdown, solvents and sustained heat |
Materials without a row are not in the standard catalog at 3 x 5 in — we cut any of our eight substrates to a size you specify, quoted on request. Service temperature is the substrate rating; see the material guide for the full comparison.
FAQ
What can we fit on a 3 x 5 in plate — text, logo and codes?
About 60 small, readable characters; supports multiple lines, a logo and a barcode/QR. The smallest reliably readable character height is 0.070 in (1.8 mm) high, marked sub-surface printed across 15 in² (96.77 cm²) of tag face. Send your exact wording or data file and we lay it out on a free digital proof before production.
Will a scannable QR code fit on a 3 x 5 in tag?
Yes — at 3 x 5 in this tag fits a scannable QR code, and it fits a standard 1D barcode. Every coded batch is scan-tested before it ships. Send the destination URL or the data string and we generate the code at the correct module size for this face.
What is the reference price for a 3 x 5 in Anodized Aluminum tag?
The listed reference price is $2.21/pc at 1000 pieces, rising to $5.54/pc at the 100-piece minimum — $2214.00 for the 1000-piece run. Standard tiers are 100 / 300 / 500 / 1000 pieces. Custom options typically change the unit price by about US$0.30-US$0.60 per piece. The written quote confirms the final specification and price; freight is quoted separately.
How thick is this tag, and what does a 1,000-piece run weigh?
12 mil anodized aluminum — 0.30 mm at the substrate. Each 3 x 5 in tag weighs about 8.0 g, so 1,000 pieces come to roughly 8.0 kg of material — useful when you are estimating freight. Calculated from the nominal dimensions and substrate density; adhesive liner and packaging are extra.
Do the mounting holes come punched, or do we drill them?
Adhesive; Mounting holes. Holes are punched here to your layout — tell us single or double, and we position them on the proof so they clear your text.
Can the printing wear off an anodized aluminum tag?
Not by abrasion — the image is printed into the open pores of the aluminum and then sealed under an 8–13 µm Type II sulphuric anodic layer, so what a hand, a hose or a pallet corner touches is the oxide, not the ink. That layer is also what makes it UV-stable outdoors, and it is specified to 336 h neutral salt spray (ASTM B117, MIL-A-8625). Keep it under 150 °C and off strong alkaline cleaners, which attack the anodize itself.
How long does production take for 3 x 5 in tags?
5-8 business days after proof approval. Nothing is cut or marked before sign-off, so the clock starts at approval, not at order. We scan-test coded batches, then ship with tracking.
How this order runs
- Quote A reply usually within one business day.
- Free proof Nothing is produced until you approve it.
- Production 5-8 business days after proof approval.
- Tracked shipping Tracking reference and invoice on dispatch.
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