Riveted asset tags
Some assets defeat adhesive entirely. Generators coated in oil film. Compressors that vibrate ten hours a day. Grader blades, pumps, scaffolding and field equipment living outdoors in Turkana.
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Riveted asset tags manufactured in Nairobi
Some assets defeat adhesive entirely. Generators coated in oil film. Compressors that vibrate ten hours a day. Grader blades, pumps, scaffolding and field equipment living outdoors in Turkana.
The only tag that stays on such assets is one that is mechanically fixed. We manufacture on anodised aluminium, pre-punched to your fastener size and supplied flat, ready to fix.
We can supply rivets and a rivet gun with the order so your team can start fixing on the day the tags arrive.
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Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Anodised aluminium |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm (heavier gauge on request) |
| Fixing | Pre-punched holes to your fastener size; rivets and rivet gun available |
| Sizes | Standard sizes and custom to 300 × 200 mm |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F) |
| Expected outdoor life | 9+ years under normal outdoor conditions, subject to UV exposure, chemical exposure, installation surface and the marking/adhesive system used. |
| Encoding | Code 128, Code 39, QR Code, Data Matrix |
| Minimum order | 100 pieces |
What goes on every tag
Included as standard
- Your logo, printed in full colour at no surcharge
- A unique sequential asset number
- A machine-readable barcode or QR code
- Your organisation name
Optional additions
- Department or cost-centre code
- A “Property of …” line
- Location or building code
- Return-if-found instruction
Sizes available
This product is quotation-only because specification, quantity and fixing materially change the price. Configure it below and we respond within 4 working hours. Minimum order 100 pieces.
| Size | Best for | Price per tag |
|---|---|---|
| 39 × 13 mmAnchor price | Compact, laptops, small electronics, instruments | Quotation on request |
| 50 × 20 mm | Most popular, general fixed assets | Quotation on request |
| 50 × 30 mm | Larger barcode, easier scanning at distance | Quotation on request |
| 35 × 35 mm | Square, best for QR codes | Quotation on request |
| 60 × 30 mm | Maximum data, logo and text | Quotation on request |
Prices are estimates and may vary with quantity, artwork complexity, coding and finishing. Minimum order 100 pieces. All prices exclude VAT at 16%. Full-colour logo printing is included at no extra charge.
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Prices are estimates and may vary with quantity, artwork complexity, coding and finishing. Minimum order 100 pieces. All prices exclude VAT at 16%. Full-colour logo printing is included at no extra charge.
All prices shown are for cash upfront orders and exclude VAT.
Where it works, where it doesn't
Where it works
- Generators and compressors
- Grader blades, pumps and heavy plant
- Scaffolding and site equipment
- Field equipment in remote locations
- Oily and high-vibration surfaces
- Wash-down environments
Where it doesn't
- Assets you cannot drill or rivet, use acetone-activated tags
- Delicate housings and electronics
- Fast indoor rollouts where adhesive is adequate
Riveted vs acetone-activated
| Riveted | Acetone-activated | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Quotation on request | From KSh 60 excl. VAT |
| Fixing | Mechanical, rivets or screws | Chemical bond into the surface |
| Oily surfaces | Works | Needs a clean, dry surface |
| Vibration | Unaffected | Can fail over years of heavy vibration |
| Asset must allow drilling | Yes | No |
In use on real assets
Questions about riveted asset tags
Why can't we just use adhesive on plant and machinery?
Because it will fail, usually within a year. Machinery surfaces carry an oil film that no adhesive bonds through reliably, vibration works at the edges of a tag continuously, and pressure washing finishes it. A mechanically fixed tag is the only one that lasts the service life of the equipment.
How much do riveted tags cost?
They are quoted on specification rather than listed, because thickness, hole configuration and size vary more than on our standard products. Send us the equipment types and quantities and we come back within four working hours.
request a riveted tag quotationWhat hole sizes can you punch?
We punch to your fastener. Tell us the rivet diameter you use and we match it. If you have not chosen a fastener yet, tell us the equipment and we will recommend one and supply it with the tags.
Do you supply the rivets and the rivet gun?
Yes to both. Most organisations already have a rivet gun in the workshop, but if not we can supply one with the order so the tagging is not held up waiting for a tool.
How many holes should a tag have?
Two, at opposite ends, for almost everything. A single rivet lets the tag rotate, which eventually wears the hole and loosens it. Four holes on larger tags in high-vibration positions. We will specify based on where the tag is going.
Can riveted tags go on equipment that is under warranty?
Drilling into equipment can affect a warranty, so check the terms first. In practice we usually find an existing hole, a bracket, a guard or a non-structural panel to fix to. Tell us which equipment is under an active service contract and we will work around it.
Can our own workshop fix these, or do you have to?
Your workshop can, easily, it is drilling and riveting, not specialist work. What matters more is consistency of placement, so that every grader has its tag in the same position and a verification sweep is not a treasure hunt. We supply a placement guide with the order.
Is riveting the only option for oily machinery?
It is the reliable one. Acetone-activated tags will hold on a cleaned, flat control panel or housing, and we often specify that for the clean parts of a machine and riveted tags for the dirty ones. But if the surface cannot be got properly clean and kept clean, rivet it.
compare acetone-activated asset tagsHow long do riveted tags last?
Longer than the adhesive question makes relevant, the tag is anodised aluminium, so 9+ years outdoors and typically the full service life of the machine. The failure mode for a riveted tag is the equipment being scrapped, not the tag coming off.
Can we rivet onto scaffolding and small components?
Onto scaffolding tube, usually not, there is no flat face and the wall is thin. Scaffolding is normally managed by count rather than individually, unless you are hiring it out. For hire fleets we would look at a banded or welded plate instead, and we will advise rather than sell you the wrong product.
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