Why Asset Tags Matter
Asset tags identify, track, and manage physical assets — equipment, tools, IT hardware, furniture, vehicles, and machinery. They enable inventory management, depreciation tracking, maintenance scheduling, theft deterrence, and insurance compliance. For any business with significant physical assets, a consistent tagging system is essential.
Information on Asset Tags
- Asset number: Unique sequential identifier
- Organisation name/logo: Identifies ownership
- Barcode or QR code: Enables scanning for digital inventory systems
- Department/location: Optional — aids physical tracking
- Date acquired: Optional — supports depreciation records
- PROPERTY OF statement: Deters theft
Barcode Integration
Modern asset management systems use barcode or QR code scanning to log assets digitally. Code 128 barcodes are the standard for asset tracking — they encode alphanumeric data compactly. QR codes are increasingly used as they can store more data and are scannable by any smartphone.
Tamper-Evident Options
For high-value assets or security-critical equipment, tamper-evident labels break apart or leave a VOID pattern on the surface when removal is attempted. This deters theft and provides evidence of tampering.
Materials
Asset tags must survive years of use in various environments:
- Indoor office equipment: Standard vinyl — 5+ years
- Warehouse/industrial: Heavy-duty vinyl or polyester — chemical and abrasion resistant
- Outdoor equipment: UV-resistant vinyl or polyester — weather resistant
- IT equipment: Small format vinyl — fits laptops, monitors, servers
Common Sizes
- Small (IT equipment): 50mm x 20mm
- Standard (general assets): 60mm x 25mm or 75mm x 30mm
- Large (machinery): 100mm x 40mm
Sequential Numbering
Asset tags typically require sequential numbering — each tag has a unique number in a continuous series. Digital printing supports variable data, meaning each label in a batch can have a different number, barcode, and QR code automatically generated from a sequence.
Ordering
StickerNation prints asset tags on durable vinyl and polyester with permanent adhesive. Our online designer includes barcode and QR code generators for asset tracking integration. Sequential numbering available. No minimum order.