Nameplates & Rating Plates
from the Manufacturer – labeling
for Machines and Equipment
Process-safe labeling from Becher Industrieschilder
- Metal and plastic labels from in-house production
- Designed for demanding operating conditions
- High manufacturing depth – short coordination paths
- From prototype to large-scale production
Nameplates and Rating Plates Identify, Classify, and Describe Your Products
Nameplates and rating plates make machines, devices, and equipment clearly identifiable and carry relevant product and performance data. Depending on the application, they must remain permanently legible and withstand environmental influences such as abrasion, chemicals, UV exposure, or temperature fluctuations.
We advise you on the appropriate design—tailored to material, mounting, quantity, and the requirements of your application.
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Material and Process – Tailored to Operating Conditions and Service Life
The durability of a nameplates largely depends on the combination of material, labeling process, and mounting. A label for the chemical industry requires a different design than a nameplate in a protected control cabinet. Becher Industrieschilder advises you on the most economical and durable solution for your requirements.
Material and Manufacturing Options
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Almost any shape possible, in-house toolmaking, extensive tool inventory available | Holes, self-adhesive (large selection of adhesives for various applications) | Sequential numbering, continuous barcodes, and variable inscriptions via embossing, engraving, laser marking, or digital printing | Individual, optionally with clear coating, surface protection film, or painting protection film |
Your Advantages with Nameplates and Rating Plates from Becher Industrieschilder
High Durability through Appropriate Processes
Aluminum signs with sub-anodized printing (anodized sub-printing) provide very durable labeling. Alternatively, etched, engraved, or laser-marked versions are possible – tailored to the operating conditions and required service life.
Consultation Based on Operating Conditions Instead of Standard Solutions
Temperature, media contact, cleaning, installation location, and desired service life determine the material, process, and mounting – we recommend the most suitable design.
Flexible Geometries and Custom Shapes
Standard formats or custom contours: Depending on the design, in-house toolmaking and existing tools enable cost-effective solutions even for individual shapes.
Integration of Variable Data
We securely integrate serial numbers, barcodes/QR codes, or changing performance data – e.g., via laser marking, engraving, or printing processes (depending on material and quantity).
Are you Looking for a Custom Solution for Signs?
Our sales team will advise you on material selection, manufacturing processes, design, and mounting solutions.
From a single sign to large-scale production – we have the right solution.
Frequently Asked Questions about nameplates and rating plates (FAQ)
A nameplate serves to clearly identify a machine or device and typically includes manufacturer information, product/type designation, and -depending on the application - serial number and year of manufacture.
A rating plate supplements this information with technical specifications such as voltage, current, power, pressure, or frequency.
Nameplates typically include - depending on the product, target market, and applicable requirements - the following information:
- Manufacturer name and address (or authorized representative, if applicable)
- Product/machine designation
- Type/series designation
- Serial number (if applicable)
- Year of manufacture (depending on definition/requirement)
- Technical specifications (e.g., voltage, current, power, frequency, pressure, weight, protection class)
- CE marking and other relevant markings, if applicable (depending on the application)
The specific information required depends on the product category and application context. We assist you in compiling and implementing the technically appropriate details.
In the machinery sector, labeling is often required, especially for products placed on the market in the EU. The specific information that must appear on the type plate depends on the product category, target market, and applicable requirements (EU regulations and standards).
In any case, it is important that the plate is permanently and clearly legible on the product.
For industrial applications, aluminum, stainless steel, or brass are commonly used.
- Aluminum is particularly suitable for durable labeling, e.g., with sub-anodized printing (anodized sub-printing).
- Stainless steel is mechanically very robust and resistant in many industrial environments (depending on application and media).
- Brass is often used for high-quality, long-lasting labels.
The choice of material depends on the operating environment, mechanical stress, and desired service life – we provide advice on the most suitable design.
Yes. Sequential serial numbers as well as 1D barcodes (e.g., Code 128) or 2D codes (e.g., DataMatrix) can be integrated - depending on the material and design, for example via laser marking, engraving, or printing processes.
The implementation is tailored to the scanning technology, code size, and application environment.
Permanent legibility is ensured through the appropriate combination of material, labeling process, and surface finishing – tailored to abrasion, chemicals, UV exposure, temperature, and cleaning. Depending on the application, processes such as sub-anodized printing, etching, or laser marking are suitable for long-lasting, clearly readable labels.
Yes. We manufacture single items, small batches, and large series – for example, for special machines, replacement labels, or prototypes. Production can be based on print data, drawings/CAD files, or a sample. For reorders, we can document the design so that future repeat orders can be reproduced consistently.
ai, pdf, svg, eps, dwg, dxf, or a dimensioned sketch – a simple template is often sufficient to get started.
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