METALPHOTO® PHOTOSENSITIVE ANODIZED ALUMINUM
Industrial Nameplate Inc. is a Certified Metalphoto Converter. Metalphoto® is photosensitive anodized aluminum used to make durable, high-resolution nameplates, labels, and control panels. Our unique photographic imaging process creates high-resolution graphics, photos, and information which is sealed inside of the anodized aluminum. The final product provides a custom high-quality image on durable material that is built to withstand exposure in harsh environments. We produce the highest quality products that meet Department of Defense and Aerospace specifications. We are JCP Certified and ISO Certified delivering nameplates to your exact specifications with our custom fabrication capabilities.
Exceptionally Durable:
- UV-stable image is permanently sealed within the anodized aluminum.
- Virtually impervious to chemicals, heat, abrasion, salt spray, and sunlight.
- Rated for 20 plus years of outdoor durability.
- Earned more top scores than any other IUID barcode label material tested by the U.S. Navy (NSWC, Corona Division, IUID Center; August 2011).
Metalphoto adheres to the following certifications:
- Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
Marking and Labeling Systems PGDQ2
Marking and Labeling System Material
Component PGGU2.MH26206 - Department of Defense
Commercial Item Description
A-A-50271 Class 2-Composition C - Department of Defense
MIL-STD-130M
Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property - Department of Defense
MIL-A-8625F
Anodic Coatings for Aluminum &
Aluminum Alloys
Type II Class 1 (unprocessed or clear)
Class 2 (processed) - Department of Defense
MIL-P-19834B
General Specification for Plates
Identification or Instruction, Metal Foil,
Adhesive Backed - Department of Defense
MIL-STD-13231
Standard Practice
Marking of Electronic Items - Department of Defense
MIL-DTL-15024F
Identification of Equipment
Type G – Foil – Type H – Plate - Department of Navy
Laboratory evaluation of label plate materials
and attachment methods considered for use
on LPD-17 CARDIVNSWC-TR-62-00-05 June 2000 - NASA, Johnson Space Center, Texas
Space Station Inventory Label Specification – SSP 50007 - United States Federal Government
Federal Specification GGP-455B(3)
Type I (Grade A&B) Class 1 or 2 - Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company
Boeing Process Specification BAC5875
Fabrication of Aluminum Markers, Instrument
Panels, Drawer Front Panels and Fabrication of
Metal and Plastic Appliques - Lockheed Martin
Fabrication of UID Nameplates of Aircraft Items
LMA-PN010 - Honeywell, Inc.
Satellite Systems Operations
Metalphoto approved for use on Space Station
Memorandum A3-J024-M-9501786
Laboratory Case 161311 - SAE Technical Paper Series 2000-01-2437
Special requirements for Crew Interface Labels
on the International Space Station
Stephen Gray & Fernando Ramos – Boeing
Photographic Resolution:
- Photographic image affords extreme detail and contrast at any size. + Anti-counterfeit security printing is available.