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Traffolyte vs. ABET Hard Laminate

At Engraved Tags, we supply a range of ABET Hard Laminate, which is essentially the same high-quality material commonly referred to as Traffolyte.

Traffolyte is a brand name that has become synonymous with durable, multi-layered laminates used for engraving. Originally developed in 1927 by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Ltd. in the UK for transformer labels, the term "Traffolyte" is now widely used to describe this type of laminate material.

While Traffolyte is a specific brand, it shares the same characteristics as ABET Hard Laminate, a product manufactured by ABET, a leading producer of rigid laminates. Both materials are phenolic-based and consist of multiple layers of coloured plastic, which are bonded together. This makes them perfect for engraving—when the top layer is engraved, it reveals a contrasting colour beneath, ensuring that any text or design stands out clearly.

In essence, ABET Hard Laminate and Traffolyte are interchangeable terms for the same material. At Engraved Tags, we offer a wide range of ABET Hard Laminate options, providing the same superior quality and versatility as Traffolyte.

Whether you choose ABET Hard Laminate or Traffolyte, you can trust in its exceptional durability and performance for all your engraving needs.

2-Ply and 3-Ply Engraved ABS Plastic

At Engraved Tags, we offer a selection of high-quality 2-ply and 3-ply engraved ABS plastic, ideal for a range of applications where durability and clear engraving are essential.

2-Ply Engraved ABS Plastic
2-ply ABS plastic consists of two layers: a coloured surface layer and a contrasting core. The top layer can be engraved to reveal the core colour beneath, creating a sharp and clear design or text. This material is ideal for use in applications such as signage, labels, and nameplates, offering both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting durability. The 2-ply option is particularly cost-effective while still providing excellent engraving results.

3-Ply Engraved ABS Plastic
3-ply ABS plastic is similar to 2-ply, but with an additional core layer between the surface and the backing. This added layer provides extra strength and a more robust structure, making it ideal for more demanding applications. The additional ply also allows for deeper engraving, creating a more pronounced and durable design. 3-ply ABS is often chosen for its enhanced durability and resistance to wear, making it a preferred option for applications that require high resistance to environmental factors, such as outdoor signage or industrial labels.

Both 2-ply and 3-ply ABS plastic are versatile materials widely used in the engraving industry. The two-ply version offers excellent value for general engraving tasks, while the three-ply version provides additional strength and a more robust finished product. Whether you're looking for a more affordable solution or need a higher level of durability, both options ensure clear and precise engraving results.

At Engraved Tags, we provide both 2-ply and 3-ply engraved ABS plastic, ensuring high-quality results for all your engraving needs.

Gravoglas 2 Exterior Laminate: Superior Weather Resistance

Gravoglas 2 is an exceptional exterior-grade laminate, specifically designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions. Built for durability, it offers outstanding resistance to the elements, making it ideal for outdoor applications such as signage, labels, and identification plates.

Weather Resistance Features
Gravoglas 2’s unique formulation provides superior protection against the damaging effects of UV exposure, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. The laminate is engineered to resist fading, cracking, and delamination, ensuring that your engraved designs remain vibrant and legible for years, even in the most challenging outdoor environments.

UV and Fade Resistance
Gravoglas 2’s UV-resistant properties prevent colours from fading under prolonged sunlight exposure, maintaining the integrity of both the material and the engraving. This makes it the perfect choice for signage that will be displayed outdoors, whether in direct sunlight or areas subject to variable weather conditions.

Durability in Extreme Weather
Whether it’s intense heat, freezing cold, or high humidity, Gravoglas 2 stands up to it all. The laminate’s weatherproof surface ensures that it won’t warp, peel, or degrade under extreme weather conditions, ensuring longevity in harsh climates.

Ideal for Internal and External Labelling
Gravoglas 2 Exterior Laminate is the perfect solution for labelling internal and external doors, posts, and trees. Whether you need durable labels for property identification, tree tags for horticultural applications, or weatherproof signage for outdoor installations, this laminate offers unmatched weather resistance. At Engraved Tags, we offer Gravoglas 2, ideal for ensuring that your labels remain clear and legible in all conditions, making it an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor labelling needs. You can find our weatherproof tags in various sizes, including the 40mm version, available on our website for your convenience.

Solid Brass Engraving Metal: Premium Quality for Durable Labels and Tags

Our Solid Brass Engraving Metal is a premium choice for creating durable, high-quality tags and labels. With its elegant appearance and robust nature, brass engraving metal is ideal for a wide range of applications, including hotel tags, valve tags, fleet tags, numbered tags, door discs, and table discs.

Key Features of Solid Brass Engraving Metal

  • Elegance and Durability: Solid brass offers a timeless, classic look, making it an excellent choice for applications where both aesthetics and strength are important. Its metal surface allows for precise engraving, ensuring that your designs, text, and logos are sharp and clear. The natural finish of brass also ages beautifully, developing a distinctive patina over time.

  • Versatile Applications: Whether you need hotel room tags, valve identification tags, or fleet management tags, solid brass engraving metal delivers exceptional results. It’s also a popular choice for decorative items like door and table discs, offering both functional labelling and stylish design.

  • Corrosion and Wear Resistance: Brass is naturally resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, which makes it suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. It can withstand exposure to moisture, temperature changes, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and legibility.

  • Ideal for Customisation: Solid brass engraving metal can be easily customised to suit your specific needs. Whether it’s engraving room numbers for hotels, identifying valves in industrial settings, or creating numbered tags for fleet management, solid brass allows for clear, durable engraving that stands the test of time.

At Engraved Tags, we supply solid brass engraving metal for a wide range of uses. From hotel tags and valve tags to fleet tags, numbered tags, and door and table discs, we offer quality materials that ensure your labels and tags stand out while providing long-lasting performance.

Coloured Anodised Aluminium: Durable and Stylish Engraved Tags

Our Coloured Anodised Aluminium offers a stunning combination of durability and aesthetic appeal, making it the ideal material for a variety of engraving applications. Through our precision engraving process, we engrave through the top coloured layer to reveal the natural aluminium underneath, creating a sharp contrast that makes your designs stand out.

Key Features of Coloured Anodised Aluminium

  • Durable and Long-Lasting: Anodised aluminium is known for its exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. The anodising process creates a tough, protective layer on the surface of the aluminium, ensuring that the material is both scratch-resistant and wear-resistant, making it perfect for high-use applications.

  • Vibrant Colour Options: Available in a range of vibrant colours, anodised aluminium allows for clear and highly visible engraving. Whether you need a sleek, professional look or a bold, eye-catching design, coloured anodised aluminium offers a wide variety of options to suit your branding or labelling needs.

  • Precision Engraving: Our engraving process carefully removes the coloured top layer, revealing the natural aluminium beneath. This creates a highly contrasting effect, ensuring that your engraved text, logos, and designs are legible and stand the test of time, even with regular handling.

  • Ideal for Key Tags, Valve Tags, and More: We supply high-quality coloured anodised aluminium tags for a variety of uses, including key tags, valve tags, registration tags, and "if found" tags. This material is perfect for creating durable identification tags that are easy to read, whether they’re used indoors or in harsher environments.

At Engraved Tags, we offer coloured anodised aluminium tags that are both functional and stylish, with the durability to withstand everyday wear and tear. Whether for property management, industrial use, or personal identification, our anodised aluminium tags provide an elegant and lasting solution for all your tagging needs.