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Tips to Save Money on Engraved Signs and Industrial Tags

 

Hints to save on Custom Engraved Tags and signs.

Custom engraved tags are common place in business and industry today. Engraved signs are used anywhere there is a need for a permanent marker. Hotels, offices buildings, churches, hospitals, golf courses are just a few of the places that engraved tags are found.

They are also used to label electrical switch boxes and on switch plates.
Legend plates- Rocker Switches- Valve tags (Made of brass or stainless steel)- Name plates- Identification tags- Cable tags- Stainless steel receptacle plates- Custom junction boxes- golf course yardage markers- Luggage tags(2" X 3-1/2")- Mi-Carta labels- Airplane S/N number plates- Hotel Room numbers are common place but can be hard to find.

Custom engraved tags and signs can be made out of aluminum, brass, anodized aluminum, or copper for exterior use. Metal tags are also used in manufacturing where heat or weather can be a concern.

Plastic tags have a variety of uses when permanent signs or labels are required. They come in a verity of colors and can be cut to the shape and size you require.

So where can you get these hard to find custom engraved tags and signs. Some cities have companies with a industrial division that will make engraved tags and signs. If you are having trouble finding a company that can do this unusual engraving try looking online.

There are a number of companies that will give free quotes for custom work and deliver it
directly to your door. Here are some hints to help you save some money on your order.

When getting a quote give as much information as possible. Size, material, and any other special specks.

Try to order all your labels or signs at one time and ask for quantity discount.

The set up charges (if any ) will be less if they have to set it up only once. You will also save on shipping if you order all at once.

If you have art work or a logo to be engraved send it to the engraver in jpg format. This is the format most computer driven laser engraving machines use.

Give the engraver plenty of time to produce the product and ship it to you. Rushed orders have a higher possibility of mistakes.

Take these things in mind and you will get your engraved tags and signs at a great price.

By Mark Doyle

owns http://www.trophy-store-online.com/customengravedtags.html

 
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