If your application requires nameplates and labels that will hold up under virtually any conditions, you need to consider aluminum nameplates. Aluminum nameplates will look as good ten years ago as they do when they are first produced, and they are perfect for long term outdoor use where abrasion, salt spray, chemicals and sun exposure are possible. Aluminum nameplates achieve their long lasting good looks because the image isn’t just printed on the aluminum — it is embedded into the aluminum and appears below a hardened clear layer that is well protected by the elements. Aluminum nameplates are perfect for: outdoor applications, high temperatures, long term outdoor exposure, abrasion, salt spray, and most chemicals. Aluminum nameplates are perfect for harsh environment or when field marking is required. Aluminum nameplates may not be the best choice for: Temporary applications, basic product packaging, applications where long life is not a consideration or

If your application calls for a particularly durable material that can hold up under fairly harsh conditions such as heat and chemical exposure you may wish to consider polyester nameplates or mylar nameplates (plastic nameplates) from Hallmark Nameplate. Plastic nameplates are chemical resistant, tear resistant, are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor applications and resist shrinking, stretching and abrasions. All of these features come at a price though: plastic nameplates offer less creative freedom for the designer inasmuch as they are harder to die cut, difficult to form and require special pre-printing treatment. Polyester nameplates and mylar nameplates are perfect for membrane switch overlays, product identification, general labeling, packaging, electronics, magnetic media and packaging. They are especially appropriate for indoor and outdoor applications where they will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, heat, sunlight, and other elements. Polyester nameplates and mylar nameplates may not be the best choice for certain application