Asset tags for laptops and gear
A barcode or QR code and a serial on every device, readable by your asset software.
Metal tags & plates / laser marked in New York
Custom metal nameplates, asset tags and data plates, laser marked in NYC.
PrintAWorld laser-marks custom metal nameplates, asset tags, data plates and valve tags in New York, in anodized aluminum, stainless steel and brass. Serial numbers, barcodes and QR codes come from your spreadsheet, so every tag is different. Short runs and reorders are welcome. Engraving is a $75 setup plus $10–$25 per tag; the blanks are quoted per project.
Short runs, fast
Custom metal nameplates and tags, every one numbered.
Label makers want thousands of tags and weeks of lead time. We laser-mark the run you need, from a few dozen asset tags to a new set of nameplates, and reorder the same design when you buy more equipment.
Send the layout and the list of serials or codes. Every tag gets its own number, barcode or QR code from your file.
Tag and plate ideas
01 / THE IDEASData plates, valve tags and nameplates.
A stainless data plate
Numbered brass and steel valve tags
A brass nameplate for a wall
AI-generated mockups. They show the kind of tag we make, not past client projects.
Who orders them
02 / THE USESAsset tags for IT, equipment and buildings.
Data plates and serial plates
Model, serial, ratings and your logo, marked in stainless for each machine you ship.
Valve tags
Numbered brass or stainless tags for valves and pipe systems, with a hole for a chain.
Nameplates and door plates
Office, suite and door plates in brass or brushed metal, matched across a floor.
Maker’s plates
A small metal plate with your brand and number for furniture, instruments and products.
From our studio
03 / OUR WORKReal engraving from our New York studio.
Coasters, stainless steel and leather engraved for clients. The same lasers make every item on this page.
Engraved coasters
Engraved stainless steel
Engraved leather
Materials
04 / THE MATERIALAnodized aluminum, stainless steel and brass tags.
Anodized aluminum
Black or colored anodized aluminum marks bright white or silver: sharp barcodes and small text.
Stainless steel
A dark, permanent mark from our MOPA laser for data plates and tags that see weather and cleaning.
Brass
Engraved brass for valve tags and nameplates, with the classic look.
Holes and backing
Drilled or cut holes, rounded corners and adhesive backing are quoted with the blanks.
How it works
05 / THE PROCESSFrom your layout to a box of numbered tags.
Standard lead time is 2–3 weeks. The metal engraving area is up to 8 × 8 inches.
Send the layout and list
Size, material, your logo, and a spreadsheet of serials, barcodes or QR codes.
Approve a proof
We send a proof of the first tags, then mark a sample and scan the codes.
We mark the run
Every tag is marked from your list, in order, and checked.
Packed in order
Tags are packed in sequence and shipped, or picked up in NYC.
Pricing
06 / THE PRICEMetal tag pricing, per tag.
Engraving setup$75
Once per job, plus per-piece engraving.
What sets the price
Marking, per tag$10–$25 per piece
Tag blanks: aluminum, stainless, brassQuoted per project
Holes, corners, adhesiveQuoted per project
Reorders of the same designQuoted per project
RushCase by case
Laser engraving is a $75 setup per job plus $10–$25 per piece for small items. Tag blanks, holes, rounded corners and adhesive backing are quoted per project. Larger runs cost less per tag. Ask for several quantities and we price each one.
Price my tags
Send what you have. We’ll reply with a written quote for each quantity, with no payment needed to ask.
Reorders
Keep the design on file, reorder the next numbers.
We keep your layout, so the next order picks up at the next serial number and looks the same as the last.
Need tags on equipment that’s already installed? Send photos and sizes, and we plan the plates to fit.
Plan a tag orderFrom client emails
What our clients wrote to us.
Our clients rarely leave online reviews, so these are from the emails they sent us after their projects, quoted as written.
“They look amazing! Thanks so much Vince and Jerry for making this happen. Really appreciate the timeliness and will definitely be reaching out for more projects in the future!”
“The cards look great! Thank you again for your partnership and we’ll be sure to keep you in mind for future printing needs.”
“I received the delivery - thanks so much! I love the one that is matte.”
Before you order
Metal tag questions, answered.
How much do custom metal asset tags cost?
Laser engraving is a $75 setup per job plus $10–$25 per piece for small items. Tag blanks, holes, rounded corners and adhesive backing are quoted per project. Larger runs cost less per tag. Ask for several quantities and we price each one.
Can every tag have its own serial number or barcode?
Yes. Send a spreadsheet of numbers or codes. We mark barcodes, QR codes, serials and text from the list, and scan a sample before the run.
Which metal is best for asset tags?
Anodized aluminum gives the sharpest, highest-contrast barcodes indoors. Stainless steel holds up better outdoors and to cleaning chemicals. Brass is mostly for valve tags and nameplates.
Are your tags rated to UL or military specs?
We don’t certify tags to UL, MIL or other standards. Tell us the environment, such as heat, solvents or outdoor use, and we recommend a metal and test it.
How large can a nameplate or data plate be?
The metal engraving area is up to 8 × 8 inches. Larger signs can be made in wood or other materials; ask us.
Is there a minimum order?
No. One tag is fine. The $75 setup is charged once per job, so a larger run costs less per piece.
How long does it take?
Standard laser engraving lead time is 2–3 weeks after the items reach us, plus shipping. Reorders of a design on file are usually the quickest. Rush jobs are possible case by case; tell us your in-hand date.
Do you ship?
Yes, anywhere in the United States, or pickup from our studios in Glendale, Queens or Brooklyn by appointment. Mailing each piece to a different address is quoted per project.
Start your order
Tell us about your tags.
Send the size, the metal, the layout and the list of numbers or codes. We’ll reply with a proof plan and a written quote.
Get a tag quoteWhat to send
- Tag size and shape, with holes or adhesive
- Aluminum, stainless steel or brass
- Your logo and a list of serials or codes
- How many, and your in-hand date
More engraved items
Other things we engrave.
CardsMetal business cards Black, stainless and brass cards with a name on each, plus VIP cards.
Plaques & platesEngraved plaques & brass plates Recognition and dedication plaques, trophy plates and donor walls.
Client & team giftsCustom corporate gifts Your logo and every name on tumblers, boards, leather and metal.
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