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• The major advantage of a metal nameplate is that it’s extremely durable. 
  • Of all the available nameplate materials, aluminum is the most durable, lightweight, versatile, and scratch-resistant, which makes this material one of the most widely used for nameplates. Aluminum is frequently used for outside applications, but it can also be used inside. 
  • Common uses of brass nameplates include plumbing and electrical applications, and for environments where sparks are a concern, as it’s a non-sparking material
  • Bronze nameplates are rustproof and tarnish proof, and are also resistant to saltwater corrosion, making them a great material for seaside applications. Like brass, bronze is a non-sparking material.
• Plastics are extremely durable and are recommended for certain uses. These permanent weatherproof nameplates are commonly called labels, stickers, tags, placards, and overlays. 
  • Polycarbonate (Lexan®) – Lexan is transparent, strong, tough, impact-resistant, and temperature resistant. Polycarbonate is also an eco-friendly material, and it can be flame retardant, UV resistant, and compliant with FDA and USP regulations.
  • Polyester (Mylar®) – Polyester, also known as Mylar, is ideal for harsh indoor and outdoor environments, since it’s UV resistant, won’t fade in the sun, is non-yellowing, is electrical resistant, and can withstand extreme temperatures, water, abrasion, and chemicals. 
  • Vinyl (PVC) and Paper Stock are best for indoor use.

The best adhesive for your nameplates will depend upon your final application. 

The Hallmark Nameplate team will recommend an adhesive based on certain considerations, such as:

• Permanent or repositionable adhesive.
• Pressure-sensitive or heat-activated adhesive.
• The shape of the surface that the nameplate will be applied to – flat or curved – as well as surface rigidity.
• The texture of the surface – smooth or rough. Rough surfaces usually call for an LSE adhesive (Low Surface Energy, which is thicker and more “aggressive.”
• Location – indoor or outdoor. If the nameplates will be used outdoors, then the adhesive must be UV resistant and/or water-resistant.
• Chemical resistance is required. 
• High or low-temperature environments.

Most of our nameplates use either 3M™ 467MP or 3M 468MP adhesives.

• 3M 467MP – Benefits include excellent shear strength to resist edge lifting and slippage, and superior adhesion to metals, and high surface energy (HSE) plastics such as ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, and PVC. It also offers very high resistance to humidity, moisture, chemicals, solvents, and hot/cold temperatures. It’s recommended by 3M for long-term bonding of nameplates and overlays, metal nameplates, serial, and rating plates.
• 468MP adhesive transfer tape features thicker adhesives to improve wet-out and adhesion on irregular or textured surfaces.

In addition to high-performance adhesive backing, screw holes or cut-outs may be added to nameplates for screws or other fasteners. The best option will depend on the mounting surface, environment, and exposure to extreme weather, sunlight, pollution, or industrial solvents.

Yes, we can! At Hallmark Nameplate, we have an in-house graphics department that can expertly design artwork and graphics for your organization that matches your company logo and colors. We can also display your company logo for a superior brand identity. Labels are precisely color-matched using standard or coated (glossy) Pantone Color Matching System (PMS). 

The Four Color Process, or CMYK color printing, is a manufacturing procedure that uses screens and filters to separate a color image into 4 individual color values, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK), into the right areas to produce the correct colors for the design.

Our Digital Printing process allows for full-color designs. Digital printing is recommended for companies that have logos with intricate color designs like gradients. Custom digital labels are created using an eco-friendly, 4-color process, avoiding the use of screens, printing plates, and limiting ink cartridges. This process is used to create vibrant colors and graphics while maintaining high-quality labels. 

Metal nameplates are very durable and can withstand routine cleaning with chemicals when the right finish is used. Most plastic nameplates are also resistant to chemicals.

For example, when you use the 3M 467MP adhesive it is resistant to solvents. 

While most nameplates can be cleaned with household cleaning products, many of our nameplates are also able to withstand medical-grade cleaners as well. 

We are UL certified, RoHS and ITAR compliant, and a 3M Preferred Converter. Other certifications include ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and GPI. We are a major supplier of Military Asset Labels, which are designed to meet the strictest MIL-SPEC requirements.

• Aluminum: -81 to  350℉
• Brass: –325° to 400° F
• Bronze: -450° to 750° F
• Stainless Steel: -20° to 750° F
• Polycarbonate: -36° to 252° F
• Polyester: -97° to 302° F

Plastic nameplates - up to 3 weeks

Metal - up to 4 weeks

Based on material availability and the job tape. We do offer a premium turnaround time for an extra cost.