Custom asset tags and numbered barcode labels
Numbered sticker tags for your tools, equipment and laptops: your company name and a number printed in order, with a barcode, a QR code or the number only. See your first and last tag before you order.
Numbered asset tags for tools, equipment and laptops
An asset tag gives every tool, laptop, ladder or piece of equipment its own number, so you know what you own, who has it and what came back from the job. Type your company name, choose how the numbers start, pick a barcode, a QR code or the number only, and see your first and last tag before you order. We print every number in between, in order, so nobody has to type them by hand.
How the barcodes work
The barcode on each tag is the tag's own number, written in bars. It is a Code 128 barcode, the common type that handheld scanners read. Scan a tag and the scanner types the number into whatever is open on the computer, such as a spreadsheet or an inventory app, exactly as if you had typed it. A QR code tag holds the same number and opens in any phone camera. You keep the list of what each number is; the tags just make it quick and exact to look up.
For example, a plumbing company orders 100 tags numbered BP-0001 to BP-0100 and sticks one on each drill, saw and ladder. In a spreadsheet it writes what each number is: BP-0001, cordless drill, with Mike. When the drill comes back from a job, one scan of the tag finds its row, and the yearly tool count takes minutes instead of an afternoon.
Choosing numbers that fit your records
A prefix such as ACME- or the first letters of a site keeps your tags apart from anyone else's, and a fixed number of digits (0001 rather than 1) keeps them in order in a spreadsheet. Already have tags? Start at the next free number and keep the same prefix and digits. Choose enough digits for the numbers you will reach: if a series runs past 9999 with 4 digits, the later numbers simply get longer.
Asset tags made to stay on
The tags are printed on outdoor 3M vinyl with a permanent adhesive, then covered with a 3M gloss laminate that helps protect the print and the code from scratches and fading. They suit tools, toolboxes, equipment, trailers, laptops and furniture. They are not tamper-evident labels: they do not show VOID or break apart when peeled. For security labels like that, contact us first.
Asset tag sizes and prices
| Size | 50 tags | 100 tags | 250 tags | 500 tags | 1,000 tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × 1.25 in | $34 $0.68 each | $49 $0.49 each | $99 $0.40 each | $169 $0.34 each | $289 $0.29 each |
| 3 × 1.25 in | $39 $0.78 each | $59 $0.59 each | $119 $0.48 each | $199 $0.40 each | $349 $0.35 each |
| 2 × 2 in | $42 $0.84 each | $65 $0.65 each | $129 $0.52 each | $219 $0.44 each | $389 $0.39 each |
Numbering, the barcode or QR code and your company name are included. Shipping is $7.99 per order, free on orders of $99 or more. Need another size, your logo or a bigger run? Ask us for a quote.
Questions about asset tags
How do the barcodes on asset tags work?
Each tag has its own number, and the barcode is that same number in bars. We use Code 128, a common barcode type that handheld barcode scanners read. A USB or Bluetooth scanner types the number into whatever is open, such as a spreadsheet or an inventory app, as if you had typed it. Phone barcode apps can read it too. You keep the list of what each number is; we only print the tags.
Can I continue the numbers from tags I already have?
Yes. Set the starting number to the next number you need, for example 251 if your last tag is 250, and keep the same prefix and number of digits. The page shows the first and last number of your order before you add it to your cart, and we print every number in between, in order.
Can a phone read the tags?
A QR code tag opens in the phone's camera and shows the tag number. A barcode tag needs a barcode scanner app on the phone, or a handheld scanner. If your team will mostly use phones, choose the QR code; if you already have a barcode scanner, the barcode is the usual choice.
Are these tamper-proof asset tags?
No. They are printed vinyl labels with a permanent adhesive, made to stay on, but they are not tamper-evident: they do not show VOID or break apart when someone peels them. If you need tamper-evident security labels, contact us before you order and we will tell you what we can do.
Do asset tags work outside and on tools?
They are printed on outdoor 3M vinyl with a permanent adhesive and a 3M gloss laminate over the print, for tools, toolboxes, equipment and trailers as well as laptops and furniture indoors. Put them on a clean, dry, smooth spot. For very hot parts such as engines or exhausts, ask us first.
Do I get a proof?
No proof is needed: the page shows your first and last tag exactly as they print, and we print every number in between in order, word for word as you typed it. Check the company name and the numbers before you add the tags to your cart.
Can I put my logo on the tags?
Not on this page yet: these tags carry a top line, your company name and the number with its code. If you need your logo on asset tags, contact us with the file and the quantity and we will send you a quote.
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