Frequently Asked Questions

Asset Tags

• I do not see an asset tag template that I want. Can you create one for me?

• Do your asset labels stick well to Dell computers?

• Are your asset tags semi-permanent? We want to use asset tags to label our computers. Can I remove the labels later?

• Does the adhesive on your asset labels come with the labels? Do you need to buy the adhesive separately?

• My logo for my asset tag is not clear. What can I do to improve the quality?

• How do the asset labels stick to a cell phone?

• What is an asset tag and how is it different from a 'Property ID' tag?

• I need help with designing an asset label. Who can I call?

• I do not have a logo. Can you create one for us?

• I want to put asset tags onto our computer backpacks. Do you have any recommendations?

• The tags must withstand high heat. We want to put them on the machine tools and they are periodically heated to 300°F. What asset tag material do you recommend?

• What information should I gather as I start my equipment inventory project?

• I want to label all of our assets this month. But we periodically purchase a few new pieces of equipment. Could we order just a few new tags?

• We need to replace a few of the asset tags ASAP for a [state] audit. They were painted over. We needed these yesterday! Do you have any suggestions?

• Our asset tag numbers are really long – [we use] numbers like ASB-20933-09 and they are not always sequential. Would this fit onto your asset tags and how do we show you our numbers?

I do not see an asset tag template that I want. Can you create one for me?

Our programmers can add an asset tag template just for you. We can place your asset tag template under the My Designs area.

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Do your asset labels stick well to Dell computers?

AlumiGuard™ asset tags will work quite well on computers, including those made by Dell. Most computers have a case or frame that is made of metal or a high-performance plastic. Both are ideal application surfaces for asset labels and your asset labels, once the adhesive is cured, will bond permanently. Apply the asset tag to an inconspicuous spot on the frame.

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Are your asset tags semi-permanent? We want to use asset tags to label our computers. Can I remove the labels later?

Yes, having semi-permanent asset labels for computers and laptops is a great idea. You may want to sell your computers or apply a new asset tag. In this application, we recommend our AlumiGuard™ asset tags. While permanent and very difficult to remove by a casual user, these asset tags can be removed with the proper tools. It is kind of like shucking an oyster! Use a knife and pry underneath the asset tag. The metal asset tag should come off. Any residual adhesive from your asset tag can be removed with an adhesive remover.

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Does the adhesive on your asset labels come with the labels? Do you need to buy the adhesive separately?

The asset tags come with the adhesive previously mounted to the back of the tag. You must remove the liner to expose the adhesive and press the tag onto the application surface. Once bonded to a surface and allowed to cure for 48 hours, the plate is very, very hard to remove. The AlumiGuard™ uses the premier 3M 468MP adhesive, which is one of their premier 200MP series products.

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My logo for my asset tag is not clear. What can I do to improve the quality?

It is always worrisome if the logo that you want to use on your asset tag or label is not of great quality (i.e. it has a low resolution). See if you can find a logo of better quality. Your tags would look better with a higher quality logo. Logos with very fine lines will not be printable. Lines and spaces have to be at least 2pts in width at the final logo size. Small details less than 0.01" tend to "fill-in." The thicker the lines, the better the logo will print. Similarly, logos with text below or around them will not be printable. We suggest that you remove all text from the logo for best results. Contact us if you have any questions regarding the quality of your logo.

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How do the asset labels stick to a cell phone?

Yes, the asset labels stick very well. And, in fact, we recommend using an asset label on your cell phone or PDA. In many cases the cell phone gets returned and your life gets back to normal ... thanks to your asset label or tag!

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What is an asset tag and how is it different from a 'Property ID' tag?

Asset Tag is the most common name for the type of tags that you see on these pages. All of the names are synonyms. Others use terms such as Asset Labels, Asset Id Label, Asset Identification Labels and Asset Management Labels, Property Tags, Property Id Tags, Property Id Labels, Property Identification Tags and Property Identification Labels, Property Asset Management Labels or even “those little red stickers”! But believe us that they are all referring to essentially the same thing. We just use the most common phrase: Asset Tag.

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I need help with designing an asset label. Who can I call?

Call us up at 800-952-1457 and follow the prompts to reach our Sales Department. You may also email us if you prefer. We would be delighted to help you through the process of designing your custom asset label. We always invite your suggestions on how to improve our asset labeling and asset tag design program.

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I do not have a logo. Can you create one for us?

We offer hundreds of graphics online. Select one of these for your asset tag or label. Adding a logo to your asset label or tag adds a professional touch and makes it harder to counterfeit your asset tag or label.

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I want to put asset tags onto our computer backpacks. Do you have any recommendations?

This is a tough one! Adhesive labels will come off too easily. Consider ordering our AlumiGuard™ asset tags, but instead of adhesive ask to have holes punched into each end of the tag. Then, rivet the tags to the nylon strapping or backpack material itself. Rivets can be purchased at most large hardware stores.

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The tags must withstand high heat. We want to put them on the machine tools and they are periodically heated to 300°F. What asset tag material do you recommend?

We would recommend our AlumiGuard™ asset tag material for you. It can withstand short term exposures to 1,000°F. But, ask for a sample pack of our asset tags and labels and we would encourage you to test each one. It is always tricky when you start to compare temperature ratings. Temperature tolerance is interpreted in many different ways. Factors are peak temperature duration, performance at each temperature band and the duration of the high heat exposure.

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What information should I gather as I start my equipment inventory project?

This may vary by project. Here are some of the fields that customers might gather as they assemble a list of assets to tag:

1. Serial number or other unique number for asset
2. Asset description
3. Cost of the asset
4. Installation and upgrade costs for the asset
5. Date that the asset was purchased or obtained
6. Asset Class
7. Location for the asset
8. Owner of the asset (i.e. is it leased, which company owns it, etc.)
9. Size, weight, color of asset
10. Intellectual Property value or other security risks associated with the asset i.e. how critical is it to your security and business strategy to keep the asset tracked)
11. Depreciation method (straight line, double declining depreciation, etc.) and current asset value (net of depreciation and replacement value)
12. QA/QC and Maintenance requirements for the asset

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I want to label all of our assets this month. But we periodically purchase a few new pieces of equipment. Could we order just a few new tags?

We recommend ordering extra tags at the outset. Our minimums are low (you can order as low as 50 to 100 asset tags, depending on the material) – so you can order this smaller quantity. Or, use our laser printable sheets and print your own asset tags. In the future, you can replace these with more durable asset tags.

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We need to replace a few of the asset tags ASAP for a [state] audit. They were painted over. We needed these yesterday! Do you have any suggestions?

Try our Laser printable sheets. They look and print as clearly and professionally as our stock labels. These blank label sheets can be customized at your discretion -- one package can be used for several label designs.

While we can't fix your deadline issue, having blank sheets ready-to-go can save time and avoid a crunch like yours in the future!

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Our asset tag numbers are really long – [we use] numbers like ASB-20933-09 and they are not always sequential. Would this fit onto your asset tags and how do we show you our numbers?

Generally, we have a limit of 6-10 characters or digits for our numbering or barcodes for most sizes. Obviously, larger asset tag sizes can accommodate more characters. In this case, we would recommend Code 128; this barcode symbology is more dense than others. If necessary, we could use a 2-D code that would allow over 200 characters. We will accept any common file type, such as an .XLS file if you want to use a random or mixed series of numbers.

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