Tamper-evident asset tags
Tamper-evident tags are designed to fail destructively. Lift one and it fragments or leaves a permanent VOID pattern across the surface it came from.
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Tamper-evident asset tags manufactured in Nairobi
Tamper-evident tags are designed to fail destructively. Lift one and it fragments or leaves a permanent VOID pattern across the surface it came from.
It cannot be moved from one laptop to another, which is what you need when the risk is not that the tag falls off, but that someone moves it.
Specified where accountability is contested: donor equipment, leased assets, insured schedules and any environment where assets walk.
Product and application photos
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Tamper-evident security film with destructible layer |
| Failure mode | Fragments on removal or leaves a permanent VOID pattern |
| Sizes | 39 × 13, 50 × 20, 50 × 30, 35 × 35, 60 × 30 mm, custom to 300 × 200 mm |
| Encoding | Code 128, Code 39, QR Code, Data Matrix |
| Application | Self-adhesive; clean, dry, flat surfaces |
| Environment | Indoor and sheltered use |
| 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 and prices
The 39 × 13 mm size is our fixed anchor price. Every other size is priced by area. Minimum order 100 pieces. Full-colour logo printing is included, no surcharge.
| Size | Best for | Price per tag |
|---|---|---|
| 39 × 13 mmAnchor price | Compact, laptops, small electronics, instruments | KSh 55 excl. VAT |
| 50 × 20 mm | Most popular, general fixed assets | KSh 100 excl. VAT |
| 50 × 30 mm | Larger barcode, easier scanning at distance | KSh 145 excl. VAT |
| 35 × 35 mm | Square, best for QR codes | KSh 120 excl. VAT |
| 60 × 30 mm | Maximum data, logo and text | KSh 175 excl. VAT |
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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Live order total
- Unit price
- KSh 55 per tag excl. VAT
- Quantity
- 100 tags
- Tags subtotal
- KSh 5,500
- Subtotal (excl. VAT)
- KSh 5,500
- VAT @ 16%
- KSh 880
TOTAL (incl. VAT)
KSh 6,380
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
- IT asset control
- Donor-funded and grant equipment
- Leased assets
- High-theft environments
- Chain-of-custody records
- Assets on an insurance schedule
Where it doesn't
- Outdoor plant and long-term weather exposure, use anodised aluminium
- Oily or wash-down environments
- Rough or vibrating surfaces, use riveted tags
Tamper-evident vs acetone-activated
| Tamper-evident | Acetone-activated aluminium | |
|---|---|---|
| From price (39 × 13 mm) | KSh 55 excl. VAT | KSh 60 excl. VAT |
| What it proves | Visible evidence the tag was disturbed | The tag cannot be lifted intact |
| Outdoor durability | Indoor and sheltered use | 9+ years outdoors |
| Application | Peel and stick | Acetone wipe, press and cure |
| Best for | Theft and transfer risk | Harsh conditions and permanence |
In use on real assets
Questions about tamper-evident asset tags
What happens if someone tries to remove a tamper-evident tag?
It destroys itself. Depending on which type you choose, the tag either fragments into pieces that cannot be reassembled, or it separates and leaves a permanent VOID pattern printed across the asset surface. Either way the attempt is immediately and permanently visible.
What does a tamper-evident tag cost?
KSh 55 for 39 × 13 mm, then KSh 9.80 per cm² above that, so KSh 100 at 50 × 20 mm and KSh 145 at 50 × 30 mm. Minimum order 100 pieces, VAT excluded. At the base size it is KSh 5 more than a standard aluminium tag, which is a small premium for a real control.
see tamper-evident tag prices by sizeWhich tamper-evident type should we choose?
Destructible vinyl fragments on removal and suits smooth equipment housings. VOID polyester leaves a permanent marking on the asset and is the stronger deterrent because the evidence stays visible even after the tag is gone. Tamper-evident aluminium is the most durable option where the environment is harsher. We will recommend based on your asset mix.
Is this the same as a security seal?
No. A security seal proves a container or enclosure has not been opened. A tamper-evident asset tag proves the identifier has not been moved from one asset to another. Different problems, though organisations often need both.
Does the VOID pattern damage the asset?
It leaves adhesive residue in the pattern shape on the surface. On a laptop lid or an equipment housing this is cosmetic and removable with effort. It is deliberately difficult to clean off, since that is what makes it evidence.
Should we tag all our IT equipment with these?
For laptops, tablets, projectors and portable equipment, we would say yes, the whole control value of tagging a portable asset rests on the tag being non-transferable. For fixed desktop equipment and servers that never move, a standard aluminium tag is adequate and cheaper.
compare standard aluminium asset tagsCan tamper-evident tags be used outdoors?
The aluminium variant, yes. Destructible vinyl and VOID polyester are indoor products and will degrade with sustained UV exposure. If you need a tamper-evident tag on outdoor equipment, tell us and we will specify the aluminium version.
Will the tag survive normal handling without triggering?
Yes. These tags are engineered to fail under a lifting or peeling force, not under ordinary handling, cleaning or transport. A laptop going in and out of a bag daily will not trigger one.
What do we do when a tamper-evident tag is found damaged?
Treat it as an exception and investigate before replacing it. The value of the product is entirely in the response, a damaged tag that is quietly replaced with a new one tells you nothing. Build the exception into your verification procedure before you roll the tags out.
Can we get a tamper-evident tag with our logo?
Yes, in full colour at no extra charge, along with the asset number and barcode or QR code. Many organisations also add a "Property of" line or a warning that removal is recorded, which strengthens the deterrent.
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