Accessibility or "wayfinding" signage for permanent rooms and features in public places; created in response to 1992's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Standards include sign letter size, color, raised letters, Braille types and sign placement.

A compound that holds two surfaces together.

Art Stamp Cement: Cold rubber-to-rubber cement for mounting rubber stamp dies to cushions.

Rubber Cement: A drying adhesive made of elastic polymers mixed with solvent. Rubber adhesive is formed after the cement is applied and dries.

Liquid Bond

Spray: Adhesive in droplet form.

Promotional items usually imprinted with a company's name or logo and given away to current and potential customers as part of a marketing program.

Stamps with manually adjustable letter (A-Z) and numeral (0-9) bands. Also called a "cost and selling" stamp because merchants may use it to mark a cost price next to a selling price. These stamps vary in type size and number of bands. Ink pad within stamp body inks the stamp automatically.

A stamp assembled with letter bands for marking coded lettering or complete words.

A drawing, illustration, photo or lettering in high black-and-white contrast that can be translated into a template by photographic reproduction.

Tiny pieces of paper, glass or plastic painted in metallic, neon and iridescent colors to create sparkle. Often used in arts and crafts.

Hand stamps used to create designs in arts and crafts. They are often custom-made of red rubber with maple blocks but also may be manufactured of transparent polymer.

Material for labeling art stamp mounts; consists of clear film with a matte surface on which stamp designs are printed with ink or copier toner.

Plastic art stamp mounts with simulated woodgrain finish. Lighter and less expensive than wood mounts.

Hardwood mounts, often maple, for mounting art stamps.

A tangible symbol such as a trophy, certificate or medal given to honor an accomplishment.

A stand, available in many shapes and materials, upon which an award or trophy is attached.

Provides ultraviolet light to bond a substrate to polymer resin in the process of making polyester stamps.

Mechanisms for attaching badges to clothing.

• Alligator Clip: A spring-loaded clip with serrated jaws.
• Bar Pin, Short or Standard: A pin available in several sizes that is attached with adhesive to the back of a badge which is then pinned to clothing.
• Clutch Posts: A short pin that attaches to a separate clasp to fasten a badge to clothing; often used with uniforms.
• Heat Fusible: Garment transfer that uses heat to attach a badge to material such as cottons and polyesters.
• Magnetic: Two-piece magnet with one half inside clothing or pocket that adheres to the other half on the nametag outside the clothing or pocket.
• Pocket Clip: A jaw-type fastener that attaches a badge to a pocket.
• Self-adhesive: Has a peel-off layer covering the sticky back that adheres the badge to clothing.
• Solvent, Weldable: Liquid cement for attaching a badge to its fastener.
• Swivel Clip: A badge fastener that pivots, allowing the badge to turn 360 degrees as needed for placement on any edge of clothing.

Protective sleeve or frame for a badge.

Mechanism to manufacture badges, buttons. Some are semiautomatic and hand-operated, others are a kind of digital color imaging machine.

A label or card, worn or presented to identify the owner; often rotary or laser engraved.

• Custom: Badges made to order with name, title, logo etc.
• Metal, Brass and Custom Brass: Classic-look badge in durable, solid brass.
• Metal, Custom: Brass and nickel silver badges, available in different sizes, colors and finishes. Made to order.
• Metal, Photo-etched: Badges with chemically machined design and lettering that is etched on metal.
• Metal, Stamped: Lettering or an image is stamped into metal such as copper, brass, silver, nickel, pewter or zinc alloy.
• Miscellaneous, ID: A badge worn to provide visible identification of staff, visitors and other people within a facility. In addition, ID badges may authorize entry, business transactions, etc.
• Miscellaneous, Injection-molded: Molten plastic is injected at high pressure into a mold, forming the badge.
• Plastic, acrylic: Acrylic plastic material provides clarity and damage-resistance in badges.
• Plastic, Custom: Made-to-order plastic badge.
• Plastic, Engraveable: Machine-engraved plastic badge.
• Plastic, Laminated: Imprinted badge has clear plastic surface.
• Plastic, Photo-etched: Badges with chemically machined design and lettering on plastic.

Made-to-order luggage tags in metal or plastic.

Envelopes used for shipping.

Polyethylene envelopes used in shipping.

Piece of Bakelite used for molding seal counters in a vulcanizer.

Permanent marking paint dispenses from a tube with a steel ball tip.

A metal or plastic stamp frame enclosing a set of revolving bands with numbers, letters and/or special characters. The revolving bands can be turned manually or automatically to print in varying combinations, such as a stamp with three bands for day, month and year. May be traditional for use with a stamp pad or may be self-inking.

• Custom Band: A made-to-order band stamp consisting of moveable bands with various character heights, numbers, letters, characters and words arranged in any order.
• Self-inking: A band stamp with a built-in ink pad that automatically re-inks the die with each impression.

• Alpha: A band featuring the alphabet. May be combined with other bands--alpha, numeric, symbol, etc.--on a band stamp.
• Alpha-Numeral: A band featuring both letters and numbers for use on a band stamp.
• Custom: Bands with particular words or characters that can be assembled on a band stamp per customer specification.
• Direct Action: A self-inking band stamp.
• Endless: Closed-circle rubber band that revolves continuously within the frame of a band stamp.
• Figure: Band with numerals.
• Letter: Alphabet band.
• Type: Band with letters.

Large strips of material such as vinyl that bear an image or a message on one or both sides. They can be custom-made in full color for use indoors or outdoors.

Steel spacing strips that separate the platens of a vulcanizer to adjust the molding setup based on requirements of the stamps being manufactured.

A machine that heats plastic sheets until they can be bent into a desired shape.

Machine that uses cutters to create a sloped edge on a plate of plastic or glass.

Record books for keeping a company's articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes of meetings and so forth.

Non-porous containers for ink.

Cardboard boxes for shipping.

Software that translates written words into Braille and determines hole patterns that will be engraved on a sign.

Brass label surface can be stamped, etched and embossed.

• Embossed: Marked with raised letters.
• Etched: Marked by chemical removal of surface to form numbers, letters, characters, etc.
• Stamped: Marks indented in surface.

Stamps with the die carved in brass.

A heated tool for burning a custom impression on a surface such as wood, rubber or leather; traditionally fire-heated. Electric brands are available in various styles with adjustable heat control. Letters may be fixed or removable.

A single-edged razor blade that is fitted into a blade holder and used for cutting open cartons and boxes.

Stamp for labeling the outside of a box; used in shipping.

Automatic numberer with different actions. May be consecutive or repeating.

High quality paper with a decorative border. Can be custom-printed with a laser or inkjet printer.

Stamp or machine that prints data on a blank check. May be manual or electronic.

A tag, often coin-shaped, that may be used as a token or as identification. Can be embossed, raised, coined or stamped.

Tokens available in various colors that can be imprinted with text or designs.

Stamps marked on a product to show that it meets a certain standard or level of certification. May be plastic, rubber or steel.

A technique to add color to laser-engraved text and designs.

Paint pen, like a large crayon, applied to rotary engraved plates. Available in various colors.

Programming to run a computerized rotary or laser engraving machine.

Programming for entering and managing customer order details such as quotes, delivery schedules, order status and payment terms.

Software for typesetting a design and converting it to information that is communicated to a stampmaking machine.

Software to set type on a computer and transfer the image to printing equipment.

Conveyor markers print on items passing along on a conveyor line. May be reciprocating or roll type, intermittent or continuous. A reciprocating marker activates and marks according to electric signals, while a continuous marker is triggered as it makes contact with each item on the conveyor belt. Roll markers are often used for round or irregular-shaped items. Air-powered markers work well where electricity is not available or practical.

A tool for cutting inside corners in materials such as aluminum and plastic. Adjustable to size needed.

A tool for rounding off square corners of an engraving plate; also works on many materials such as laminate, paper and metal.

A collection of materials that companies use to record their corporate activities as required by the Federal government. Components vary but may include minutes, bylaws, company seal, stock certificates, Internal Revenue Service forms and so forth.

A soft material such as rubber, foam, sponge or PVC that is positioned between a rubber die and a mount during stamp assembly. May be self-adhesive or attached with cement.

Adhesive-backed foam sheet that is cut to size and applied between the back of a molded rubber stamp and the stamp mounting block.

A computer program developed for a specific purpose.

A diamond-tipped tool used in the trophy and awards industry. The point scratches a design on metal such as brass or aluminum.

A rotating tool set in a motorized spindle. The tool cuts a groove on a material such as aluminum, brass or plastic.

Blade sharpening.

A cylinder-shaped stamp with rotary dials that can be turned to change date and time.

A line dater that includes customized text around the date. The date is adjustable, while the text remains the same. May be traditional or self-inking.

Self-inking dater with a spare ink pad built in; provides twice the impressions as a stamp with a single pad.

Date stamp that is either inked manually using a stamp pad or in self-inking or pre-inked style.

A stamp that makes an impression of one line of text and/or numbers. The imprint can be changed by rotating the revolving metal wheels that turn the rubber bands that make the imprints. A simple one-line dater may have three bands to change month, day and year and can be customized for the user.

A hand dater uses a separate ink pad

A self-inking dater includes a built-in ink pad that re-inks bands with each use

The pre-inked dater uses a cellular inking process that requires no ink pad.

A machine that automatically stamps documents with the current time and date.

An image printed on plastic, cloth or paper produced for transfer to another surface, usually using heat or water as the transfer method.

Device used for cutting out, forming or stamping characters or designs on an object or material.

A pair of dies pressed together produces a raised image on the paper or other material placed between them.

An engraved plate with a raised image which is heated and then stamped on a part to be marked. Foil placed between the die and the part transfers the ink to the part.

Brass: More durable and more expensive than magnesium. Will stamp fine detail on plastic, wood, leather and more. Works with contoured substrates.

Magnesium: A photoetched metal plate that can impart an embossed look to many substrates including paper, plastic and fabric. For short runs and smooth surfaces, magnesium dies are an economical choice for hot-stamping, though not as durable as copper or brass.

Artwork for a unique customer image such as a logo or emblem is produced as a raised image on an engraved plate. The plate imprints the custom image on labels, nameplates, identification products and more.

A pair of dies used to create raised lettering and designs on sheet products such as steel, brass and aluminum.

A laser engraveable plate that can be made into a hot stamping die. May not be engraved in as much detail as other die types.

A pliers-like tool that is squeezed to make a raised impression on paper when the paper is placed between its two die plates. Often used to personalize books, letters, cards and so forth with a seal or a name.

Small, lightweight embosser that is conveniently portable in briefcase or purse. May include carrying case or pouch.

A machine that traces designs using a computer-controlled laser beam (amplified beam of light) that engraves, marks or etches the image onto a surface.

Cutting, carving or etching grooves on a surface to form a design or image. The original is used to print copies onto paper and other materials. May be created by hand or machine or through a photo or chemical etching process.

Plastics, sometimes called micro laminate or microsurfaced, that are specially developed to be compatible with laser engraving.

Engraving done with a rotating cutter fixed in a motorized spindle.

A dry printing process during which a hot plate heats a metal stamp, and applied pressure transfers a dry film such as foil to a substrate.

The label applied to a stamp that shows an image of the mark the stamp will produce.

An absorbent material such as felt or foam that is saturated in ink. A stamp will ink evenly when pressed into the pad.

Permanent, fast-curing ink for use on non-porous surfaces such as glass and metal. This ink cannot be used with an ink pad.

Non-toxic ink colored with food-grade dye.

Ink that is visible only when exposed to a source such as heat or ultraviolet light.

Quick-drying ink for permanent marking on non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic, metal, photos and glossy paper.

Quick drying, waterproof ink used to mark plastic, metal and other non-absorbent surfaces.

For rubber stamp marking on porous surfaces such as paper and wood.

Label of brass metal. May be cut, stamped, etched or embossed and features various finishes such as matte or brushed.

An embossable metallic label, often silver or gold in color, with shiny or matte surface. Gives an elegant, eye-catching appearance.

Durable polyester material is temperature-, heat- and moisture-resistant.

Permanent marker contains solid or liquid paint in the barrel. Quick-drying and durable, marks on wood, metal and other surfaces.

Art stamp dies are traditionally mounted on hardwood (such as maple) blocks with or without handles. Less expensive acrylic mounts also often are used, especially with clear polymer stamps.

A curved wooden mount used with an oversized rubber stamp die. When the stamper rolls the stamp face on the surface to be marked, the image is printed in a flowing motion.

A sign often used in an office to identify a person by name and/or position. Adhesive type affixes to door or other surface; desktop type fits into a plate holder. May be used in an industrial environment to identify equipment, etc.

Triangular wooden base for holding a nameplate. Sits on desktop.

A mount used to display a nameplate on a desktop, wall or door.

A book used by a notary to document procedures in carrying out official notary services. Includes information such as date of document, notarial act performed and names of principals.

A certificate that states what a notary has done, such as witnessing a signature or verifying an oath.

A book used by a notary to document procedures in carrying out official notary services. Includes information such as date of document, notarial act performed and names of principals.

A book used by a notary to document procedures in carrying out official notary services. Includes information such as date of document, notarial act performed and names of principals.

Numbering stamp available in various band sizes and type styles. May be traditional rubber stamp or self-inking stamp.

A line numberer that includes customized text around the number. The number is adjustable, while the text remains the same. May be self-inking.

A series of male and female dies set up as a single unit for serial or repetitive raised-character marking.

Numerical metal wheels set in a hand-held mechanism advance automatically in sequence each time the stamp is pressed down. Numbers may advance repeatedly, in duplicate or triplicate and so forth.

Inserting a paper into the desktop numbering machine triggers automatic stamping. Provides a quick way to number and date documents such as invoices and purchase orders.

A stamp attached to the eraser end of a pencil. May be rubber, to use with an ink pad; or pre-inked, which needs no ink pad.

Markers designed for rugged use in an industrial environment.

A photochemical process transfers and etches a photographic image onto a metal surface. Especially suitable for reproducing photographs.

Photopolymer is a liquid resin used instead of rubber to manufacture stamps. The resin hardens when exposed to ultraviolet light. The process is simple and may be quicker and less costly than using rubber. Good when making small quantities of stamps.

Photo-curable liquid polymer, packaged in a bag or sachet, is used to make a stamp plate. The bag can be peeled away from the cured resin.

An ornamental plate of a material such as wood, glass or metal that is custom-engraved, often to commemorate an event or a person.

Foam tape creates a barrier to contain liquid rubber stamp polymers as they are poured over a negative stamp image.

Rubber that is chemical- or heat-treated to give it elasticity, strength and stability.

An image in relief is impressed on rubber. This relief image is pressed into ink and stamps the positive image onto a surface.

A printing technique that transfers an image to a substrate by pushing ink through a screen stencil using a squeegee or a roller.

A state-board certified architect may use a seal that creates a raised image on documents such as original drawings.

Official company seal used to authenticate documents such as deeds and company shares.

A solid embosser of cast iron or steel that is able to exert enough pressure to impress fine detail into heavyweight paper. Generally kept on a desk. May be enhanced with a brass faceplate.

A tool to create a raised impression on paper by squeezing the paper between two plates.

An engineer holding a professional license may obtain a state seal for marking documents. Requirements in seal design vary by state.

A small, lightweight embosser. Often comes with a carrying case.

An inker used to darken a raised seal impression so that it is easier to read and to photocopy.

A secure storage box or carrying case for a hand-held or pocket seal.

A stick of wax with an embedded wick. When the wick is lit, the wax melts onto a surface, is stamped with an identifying mark, and quickly hardens to seal a letter or container.

Signs made with durable, lightweight material with smooth, glossy surface. Available in clear and color. Material may be heated and shaped. Generally for indoor use.

Permanent rooms and spaces must, according to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), display tactile signs incorporating 1/32-inch raised characters and Grade II Braille. These signs define accessibility and help people identify and navigate between various locations.

Sign in gold-colored metal, may be satin or polished finish. Attractive, but subject to scratching and tarnishing.

Cast bronze is a durable metal for signs; finish may be satin, polished or oxidized. Indoor or outdoor use.

Signs, either freestanding or wall-mounted, that feature office, room and apartment numbers. They are used by contractors, building owners and property management companies to help visitors locate a destination within a building.

The message on an engraved sign is carved on a metal or plastic surface using a rotary or laser engraver.

A a visual device that alerts an observer about a hazard and a need for caution. Often made of plastic or aluminum.

Ready-made, general purpose signs often kept on-hand in store inventory.

A metal die used in the hot stamping process, it is more durable but more expensive than magnesium.

Small, slim stamp that can be easily carried around for instant accessibility. The small size conceals a roomy area for text.

Ribs on type interlock with ribs on a marking device such as a self-inking or rocker-style mount. Often used on machinery such as coders. The interlocking type allows flexibility in changing the impression.

Water-based stamp cleaner cleans dye and pigment inks from stamps.

An absorbent material such as felt or foam that is saturated in ink. A hand rubber stamp can be inked evenly when pressed into the pad.

Stone pad for use with acid- or solvent-based inks. Ink flows constantly from felt pad under the stone to the surface of the stone.

A stamp holder that allows for orderly storage of rubber stamps. Racks can be of metal, wood, plastic or a combination of these. A rotating desktop model with one or more circular racks uses spring clips or in drop-in slots to hold knob handled stamps. Strip-style racks may be freestanding or mounted on a surface such as a wall or desk. Some of these use a magnetic system to keep the stamps in place.

Personalized stamp with street address often used on an envelope to mark "return address."

Endorsement, deposit, notary, signature and teller stamps are commonly used for banking.

A stamp that meets the U.S. Postal Service guidelines for postage-paid markings such as "Presorted Standard" or "Non-profit Org." Postage is prepaid for items that are then hand stamped and mailed.

A rubber stamp used to identify clothing that children take to camp, or in any circumstance where clothing items belonging to several people may be mixed up.

A stamp with bank name and account number used to endorse the back of a check.

Flash stamps can be produced quickly using a stencil process. It takes 1-4 hours for the ink to penetrate the rubber before use. An economical alternative to laser-engraved stamps, capable of high-resolution graphics similar to a pre-inked stamp, but may not last as long.

A traditional, economically priced stamp that is pressed into a separate inked stamp pad before making an impression. Usually combines a wood or plastic handle with a rubber or photopolymer die.

A small, usually cylinder-shaped stamp that imprints an item to indicate quality control inspection. The stamp often is made with acid-resistant neoprene rubber and may have a wood peg mount or a metal case with a brass cap. It can be personalized with name or logo and also may have a keychain hole. It is tightly capped to prevent leaking.

Laser engraving produces high quality images and impressions and is good for making detailed graphics, small fonts and intricate designs.

A stamp that imprints a company logo.

A quiet, smooth-action precision instrument. The precision metal stamp's heavy-duty construction makes it one of the best stamps to use for high-volume stamping under harsh conditions.

A stamp used by an authorized person (the notary) to validate signatures on documents in order to prove their authenticity.

A pen with a small self-inking stamp incorporated in the body.

Photopolymer in liquid or sheet form solidifies when exposed to light such as a laser or lamp. Stamp dies of photopolymer are quick and inexpensive to make but offer less durability and clarity than dies made of rubber.

The stamp housing contains a microporous material that stores the ink supply, eliminating the need for a separate ink pad. Usually the most expensive of stamp models, pre-inked stamps make very clear impressions and may be re-inked. They are available in large sizes and multiple color imprints.

Used to stamp non-porous surfaces--such as glossy paper and photographs, vinyl, metal and glass--without smudging. Ink sets in a couple of seconds.

Ribs on the back of individual pieces of rubber type interlock with ribs on a marking device such as a hand stamp or automatic coder. Rubber pieces can be interchanged to create text as needed.

A hightlighter-like pen that encases a band of continuous text can be rolled across a page, repeating a message such as "faxed" or "paid".

A traditional, economically priced stamp that is pressed into a separate inked stamp pad before making an impression. Combines a wood handle with a rubber die.

A pre-inked stamp that makes an impression of a professional seal, such as a corporate or notary seal.

A spring-loaded stamp with a metal or plastic body and a built-in ink pad that automatically re-inks the die with each impression. The stamp uses water-based inks; ink pad may be re-inkable or replaceable. Good for repetitive stamping.

A durable self-inking stamp with a solid metal or plastic frame used for frequent, high-volume stamping.

Durable, heavy-duty self-inking stamp with a metal frame.

A self-inking stamp that prints up to four colors at once, using a laser-cut pad with different colors in each separate area of the pad.

A stamp with the image of a personal signature. If the stamp will be used on checks, it must be registered with your financial institution.

A hand-held stamp with a letter or number that makes an impression when it is hammered against the surface to be marked. Made from steel by machine or by hand.

Stamps available ready-made off the shelf with commonly used phrases such as "Paid" and "Copy". Text cannot be changed.

An economically priced stamp that is pressed into a separate inked stamp pad by hand in order to make an impression. Usually combines a wood or plastic handle with a photopolymer die, or for fast-dry inks, a rubber die. May be any size or shape.

Rocker Mount: A large-size traditional stamp for imprinting bigger fonts or longer messages. The user rolls the stamp onto the surface to be marked.

An automatic stamping machine that creates an imprint perpendicular to the left or right margin of a document.

Letters or designs are cut into a template made of plastic, cardboard or metal. The stencil is placed over a surface to be marked, and ink or paint is applied over the cut-out area reproducing the design on the surface below.

Treated paper from which stencils are cut. It is processed with oil and then cured to minimize wear and tear on the stencil machine and also to resist ink absorption so that the board may be reused.

A brush for inking applying ink to rough, porous surfaces.

May be made with hogs' hair bristles and a wooden handle.

Fountain brush may have handle with refillable ink reservoir.

A computer-driven stencil-cutting system.

A pad for re-inking stencil rollers. Latex pads are used for alcohol-based inks, polyfoam for petroleum-based inks.

A roller for inking porous and non-porous surfaces.

A pad and roller system is used with a separate ink pad; inexpensive.

Ink reservoir in the roller handle (fountain roller) works well with high-volume stenciling.

Brass number and letter stencils that slide together, interlocking to form different markings for various needs.

Stencils of letters of the alphabet available in various materials, sizes and fonts.

Durable stencils cut from sheets of aluminum; for heavy use in industrial and commercial applications.

Rugged, reusable metal stencils.

Short-term use stencils made of economical cardboard.

Medium-duty stencils cut from magnetic material. Stencil adheres to a steel surface such as a door or a railcar before paint or ink is applied. Stencils are peeled away from the surface, cleaned and re-used.

Mylar is a flexible polyester film available in various thicknesses. Durable and easy to clean, mylar stencils work on flat and slightly curved surfaces.

Washable, PVC stencils that interlock at the corners.

Inexpensive metal tags that may be engraved, printed, barcode or write-on style. Available in colors.

Stamped or engraved brass tags are often used as ID, data and valve markers.

Cost-effective manila tags for temporary warnings and instructions. Write on blank tags with ink or marker; also available with standard or custom pre-printed messages. Available plain or in colors with a hole at one end for a string, wire or ring.

Tickets or claim tags given as a receipt to customers who temporarily store coats, bags and other items at hotels, theater, trade shows and so forth.

Any type of tag that is imprinted with wording and design as requested by the customer.

Tag with a warning about dangers in the workplace such as electrical hazards and barricaded areas. Manufactured in various materials including plastic, Tyvek and paper--sometimes laminated. May be needed to comply with safety laws.

A lockout tag that keeps the electrical panel door locked while work is being done by an electrician. The OSHA-mandated tag warns people not to tamper with the panel, and the attached lock keeps it closed. The tag contains the date and contact information of the electrician.

Tags of light-gauge metal, like aluminum or brass, with raised lettering for visual product identification. Durable in harsh environments such as plants and construction sites.

Engraving is the most durable marking method for metal tags.

A tag attached to machinery to identify a process, post a safety message, or show specifications or maintenance instructions.

A promotional tag of plastic, vinyl, leather, metal or wood, custom printed with a logo or message.

Waterproof, scratchproof identification label applied to the shaft of a golf club. May be made of metallic polyester, mylar or vinyl.

Tags used to identify people, pets and things. May be a personal identification tag such as a school or military ID tag, or may be for a pet, such as a dog tag. In a manufacturing environment, tags identify parts and processes.

Asset security tags attached to equipment during production stages as well as for inventory management.

Round, write-on cardstock tag, in white or colors, with a metal rim for shape and durability. Used for key and property identification, business asset protection, etc.

Product identification tags for inventory, shipping, asset identification. Commonly made of stainless steel, aluminum or brass in round, square and rectangular shapes. Information may be marked on the tag with a marker or hand stamp, an adhesive label or embossing. May come in various colors with a hole or slot to attach to item to be tagged.

Engraved identification tags for electrical panels; may be mounted with adhesive or screws. Also known as "mill tags" or "industrial tags."

An engraved identification tag worn on a pet's collar. May be plastic, metal or polished enamel. Tag is personalized with pet's name and owner's contact information.

Durable anodized aluminum tags for labeling company assets such as machinery, furniture and computer equipment. May feature numbers, barcodes and lettering.

A durable metal tag that can be permanantly marked using a pen or pencil.

Brightly colored non-adhesive tape usually made of vinyl or PVC but may be of biodegradable material. Used to mark objects in surveying, forestry, search-and-rescue and more.

Adhesive tape used in graphic design for masking, positioning and laying out borders and lines.

Flexible tape with adhesive on one side and magnet on the other. When tape is applied to an item such as a sign, the item can be displayed by attaching it to a metal surface.

Flexible, adhesive tape that reflects light, enhancing visibility at night. May be used on clothing, vehicles, mailboxes and so forth.

Machine that date-stamps office documents and forms such as mail, reports and messages. May have a combination of time, date and message.

A mechanical or electronic time clock used to track an employee's work hours.

A custom-designed coin that may be made of various metal alloys, minted in a press.

A prize or reward for achievement, often for competitions and sports events.

A trophy personalized for the recipient by design and inscription.

A trophy in the shape of a cup on a pedestal, often with two handles--a "loving cup." Made of numerous materials including plastic, silver plate and crystal.

Personalization of a truck's surface, ranging from custom initials to a full vehicle wrap. May include reflective, metallic, translucent and gold leaf vinyls, as well as magnets.

Durable, uniform type that holds up well under heat and pressure. Often used for hot stamping and embossing on books. May be used with a branding iron to mark leather and wood.

Wooden or plastic tray divided into sections to hold various sizes of moveable type.

Printing type cast in lead. May be used in hot foil stamping, letterpress printing and rubber stamp manufacturing.

Oil- and acid-resistant green PVC may be used to print small text on plastic or film; also for printing on abrasive surfaces.

Rubber letters and digits combined to print on a surface.

Natural rubber: best for general purpose stamping with water- or alcohol-based inks.

Buna rubber: Best for oil-based and hydrocarbon-derivative inks.

Interchangeable: Type that can be changed by the piece to create different messages and information, such as dates. May be used with hand stamps, print wheels and coding machines. Available in different sizes and typestyles as well as materials, including rubber, Buna rubber and deep relief.

Ribbed: The back of each piece of rubber type is ribbed and interlocks with ribs on the marking device. Type can be reassembled for different markings. Available in various letters, numbers, graphics, sizes and styles.

Interchangeable steel dies used for hand, press and roll marking. May be reassembled to form different marks. The type fits into a special holder.

For metal: Metal type is aligned and locked into a holder with a handle, which the user grasps while hammering against it to make a mark.

For rubber: Hand stamp holds combinations of individual rubber type. Handle may be wood rocker or self-inking style.

Unique Identification: a system that allows the U.S. Department of Defense to distinguish one item from another and track identical objects separately from one another.

An official symbol of group membership or emblem of authority that is worn on a uniform, such as a Boy Scout badge or a pilot's wings.

An automatic stamping machine featuring an identifying plate--such as the name of a bank teller--that stamps the validating mark on various documents such as time cards, receipts and tickets.

A stamping machine that certifies student transcripts with a custom imprint that may include school seals, date and official signature. Machine may be locked when not in use.

A form of mobile advertising information applied to a vehicle in the form of sticky-back vinyl. Size can range from a small decal to a full-color wrap that covers the entire vehicle except for the windows. Features may include photo-realistic and reflective graphics.

Machine that applies heat and pressure to mold matrix and rubber material, making it stable and flexible. An image on zinc, magnesium or hard polymer plate is placed in the machine with a matrix to make a mold of the plate. Operating system may be manual or motorized hydraulic.

Vulcanizer operator sets timer to select and maintain accurate curing time.

A guidance system, such as a building directory, that helps people to determine their current location and then navigate from place to place within a particular setting. Wayfinding systems may incorporate color, architecture, and interior design as well as identification and directional signs to guide people to their destinations.