In a world where theft and misplacement of assets are common occurrences, organizations of all sizes are turning to asset identification labels and security labels to protect their valuable property. From multinational corporations to government departments and healthcare facilities, these kinds of labels have become a critical tool in tracking assets and deterring theft.
As a business owner, you know how important it is to keep track of your assets, from expensive equipment to valuable inventory, your assets are the backbone of your business. One of the most effective ways to do this is by using asset identification labels and security labels. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of using these labels and the various kinds.
What are Asset Identification and Security Labels?
Asset identification labels, also known as tracking labels or asset tags, are labels that are placed on your assets to help identify and track them. These labels typically contain a unique identification number or barcode that can be scanned or entered a database to retrieve information about the.
Security labels are used to protect brands against counterfeiting, theft and tampering.
Benefits of Using Asset Identification and Security Labels
There are several benefits to using asset identification labels, including:
- Improved asset tracking: With asset labels, you can easily track your assets and always know their location. This can be especially helpful for businesses with multiple locations or assets that are frequently moved.
- Prevent theft and loss: Asset labels act as a deterrent to theft and can help you recover lost or stolen assets. By having a unique identification number on each label, it becomes more difficult for thieves to sell or dispose of stolen assets.
- Streamlined inventory management: With asset labels, you can quickly and accurately take inventory of your assets. This can save you time and resources, as well as prevent errors that can occur with manual inventory tracking.
- Cost-effective: Asset labels are a cost-effective way to safeguard your property. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase and can save you money in the long run by preventing loss or theft of assets.
Types of Asset Identification and Security Labels
There are several types of adhesive labels available, including:
- Barcode labels: These labels contain a unique barcode that can be scanned to retrieve information about the asset.
- QR code labels: Like barcode labels, QR code labels can be scanned with a smartphone to retrieve information about the asset.
- Tamper-Evident materials which leave the words 'void' or 'opened' on the surface of either the product or the label in the event of an attempted label removal. It is also possible to have a low/no residue label which only shows the 'void' message on the label surface once it has been tampered with.
There are numerous colours and security options available to meet your specific requirements. We can even produce areas of your label that will not be tamper-evident if specific surface areas are subject to movement.
- Ultra-Destruct materials for labels using e.g. PVC or acetate. These are the most used labels for safeguarding against the removal and attempted reapplication of labels.
- 'Invisible' Inks. Colourless fluorescence varnishes which are invisible in daylight can be incorporated into almost any label design and substance. The message is only visible under UV light.
Which kind Label is right for your business
It is very important that the correct materials are used for the exact surface applications. We have 60 years’ experience in manufacturing Asset Identification and Security Labels let us have a brief outline of your requirements and we will come back to you with a cost-effective solution.