Aluminium Asset Tags
Anodized Aluminium TagsAsset Register LabelsAcetone-activated Asset TagsAsset Management Solutions
Web-based Fixed Asset Software/SystemWireless Barcode ScannersAsset System Customization Asset Tagging Services
Asset Tagging & Data Capture Services Fixed Asset Register DevelopmentAsset Verification ServicesAsset Tags & Asset Labels
- Anodized aluminium asset tags
- Metallic QRcode asset tags
- Acetone-activated aluminium asset tags
- Self-sticking adhesive tagging labels
- Asset branding labels
- Vinyl asset register labels
Asset Tag
Aluminium Asset Tags & Labels in Kenya
An aluminium asset tag is an identification label containing a unique ID fixed on an asset for asset tracking purposes.
To enhance accuracy in tagging data capture, a barcode or qrcode is printed on the asset tag. Scanning machines connected to the asset verification software are used for data capture.
These aluminium asset tags are made on 0.5mm thick aluminium. Each asset tag is branded with company logo.
Our company in Kenya specializes in anodized aluminium asset tags with acetone-activated or self-sticking adhesive. Our asset tags prices are based on the quantity ordered.
Asset Tagging Services in Kenya
In addition to aluminium asset tags, we offer professional asset tagging, data capture services and register management solutions.
For over ten years, our company has proven to be among the best asset tagging & tags printing companies in Kenya.
Apptec excels in anodized aluminium asset tags & labels, fixed asset tagging & data capture services, asset register management, register verification and fixed asset tracking solutions. We also train our customers on the best asset tags and provide asset register templates. The price for our asset tagging services depends on quantity and location of assets.
Our asset tags and tagging solutions are available not just in Kenya but the entire East African region.
Asset Management System
In addition to acetone-activated aluminium tags, we also provide an asset register management system that aids in the process of fixed asset tracking and control.
The asset management system automates fixed asset reister tracking focusing on data capture, asset allocation, maintenance, register verification and disposal of assets.
Through AppTec Asset Management Software, we provide a comprehensive asset management platform where you efficiently manage your asset register once asset tagging has been done. The system works as a fixed asset accounting software able to do automated depreciation calculations. It is very handy is tagging register verification.
Aluminium asset tags can be fixed on: Furniture and Fixtures, Office Equipment, Computer & Accessories, Plant & Machines and Motor Vehicles.
Register Labels & Verification Services
Our company provides fixed asset register labels with barcodes / qrcodes that help automate the asset register verification process.
We provide wireless barcode scanners ideal for scanning aluminium asset tags during asset register verification once tags have already been fixed.
The scanners work with our asset verification software to ensure comprehensive fixed asset audit.
Our company has been supplying asset tags and scanners to many companies in Kenya.
Aluminium Barcode/Qrcode Asset Tags Available in Kenya | |
Anodized Aluminium Asset Tags in Kenya
Anodized aluminium asset tags are labels made of rigid anodized aluminium metal, 0.5mm thick.
These type of asset tags are durable and can withstand harsh environmental conditions on assets both indoors and outdoors.
Anodized aluminium asset tags are recommended for most tagging requirements and are the most popular asset tag option in Kenya.
These asset tags are to be applied on a flat surface using peel-and-stick or acetone-activated adhesive. |
Aluminium Foil Asset Tags & Labels
These branded aluminium asset tags and labels are flexible to allow fitting on various types of surfaces. They are made of thin aluminium and come with self adhesive glue or acetone-activated adhesive. They can be used in most cases of asset tagging. Because they come printed with logo and barcode or qrcode, they work well as fixed asset register labels and are useful in asset tracking. Barcodes containing asset number or qrcodes containing asset description can be printed on the asset tag. The price of aluminium foil tags is usually lower than the price of anodized aluminium tags. |
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Polyester Asset Tags & Labels
Polyester asset tagging labels are usually used on indoor equipment and machines. These asset tags are made of 2.0 mil polyester and each tag usually contains company name, logo, asset number and barcode. The tags are flexible and used for tagging almost any type of asset surface e.g around cables. The cost price of polyester tags and labels is usually lower than the prices of aluminium asset tags in Kenya. |
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Vinyl Fixed Asset Tagging Labels in Kenya
These fixed asset register labels are made of vinyl material as the name suggests. They are however not as tough as polyester or aluminium asset tags. These asset stickers are good for tagging indoor fixed assets where less interferance is expected. Vinyl asset tagging labels are also good for tagging equipment and machine cables. Generally these will have the lowest asset tags prices in Kenya. | |
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Barcode Asset Tags
Barcode asset tags are the most pupular type of asset tags in Kenya. A barcode asset tag's main feature is the barcode. A barcode consists of a set of vertical lines used to encode data using some standard e.g code 128 standard. The asset tag will also contain company logo, company name and asset number. Most asset tag printing machines and scanning machines are able to work with barcodes. Barcode aluminium asset tags are provided by most tagging companies in kenya. A 1D scanning equipment is required to scan barcodes. | |
Qrcode Fixed Asset Tags
Qrcode fixed asset tags come with qrcode containing asset data. Our company supplies quality and durable anodized aluminium QR code asset tags containing company logo, tag number and qr code. Mostly anodized aluminium asset tags are used because they are tamper-proof and last long. Other asset tagging materials include aluminium foil tags, polyester tags and vinyl tags. These aluminium qrcode tags come with either self-adhesive or acetone-activated adhesive. Our machines are able to produce tags of various sizes. The tags are used in both asset branding and asset tracking and are reasonably priced. A 2D scanning equipment is required to scan qrcodes. | |
Barcode & Qrcode Asset Tags
Sometimes borth barcode and qrcode may be required on the same asset tag. The barcode would usually contain just the asset number while the qrcode would contain more asset details such as serial number, model, etc. These asset tags are not very popular in Kenya however. To make asset tags data capture accurate and efficient, a 2D scanning machine is used to capture the information on the asset tags and transmit it to the tagging/verification software. Our company supplies standard barcode and qrcode scanners at discounted prices which can scan aluminium asset tags and other materials as well. |
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Asset Tags in Kenya By Adhesive Type | |
Acetone-Activated Asset Tags in Kenya
Our company supplies anodized aluminium asset tags with acetone-activated adhesive. This is the best quality of asset tags in Kenya. Acetone-activated tags come with a dry glue which needs activation using acetone liquid. This type of glue is permanent and ensures the tags are durable. Once tagged, the tags should be left to dry for a few days so that the tags are firmly fixed on the assets. | |
Self Adhesive Asset Tags
Self adhesive aluminium asset tags come with peel-and-stick type of adhesive.
No activation is required for this self-sticking adhesive. You just remove the paper lining and directly stick the asset tag on the asset.
Most asset tagging companies in Kenya have these type of tags available.
Apptec has been providing aluminium asset tags with self adhesive to many companies in Kenya at good tag prices.
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Riveted Machine Asset Tags
Some machine asset tags may require riveting to be done to firmly secure them on the machines. These type of asset tags come with riveting holes. Machine identification and specification plates fall into this caterory. These anodized aluminium asset tags have holes drilled depending on the size of rivets to be used. Field work machines and other equipment used in rough environments require these type of tags. For this category, the asset tag prices depend on the size, content printed and number of holes. | |
Importance Of Asset Tags And Labels
Fixed asset tags and labels are very important components in the efficient management and tracking of fixed assets. Since tagging labels are used for branding the assets, tagging increases security of the assets since tagged assets can be easily identified. Barcode tags and qrcode tags on the other hand enable automation of data capture. Given the ease of getting tagging labels at fair asset tags prices in Kenya, tagging is a worth venture to consider.
Once assets have been tagged, scanning devices in conjunction with an asset verification software can be used in register verification thus ensuring the asset inventory taking process is fast and accurate.
Asset tags act as asset tracking labels and provide an easy way of tracking assets as they move through the organization. By use of our asset management software, historical records of asset movement and asset maintenance can be logged.
Asset tags help the client to gain an accurate overview of their corporate assets. The value of fixed assets is an important input into a company's books of accounts. Tagged assets can be scanned into a fixed asset management software which can calculate depreciation and keep track of asset value. It also makes it easy to keep record of employee responsibility over allocated assets.
Fixed assets that require monitoring and tracking |
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Equipment and machines which require routine maintenance should be tagged |
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Assets that require ownership verification |
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Fixed assets that are likely to be lost ot stolen require asset labels |
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Your insurer may require some assets to be tagged for verification and record keeping |
Asset Tagging Register
An asset tagging register is a detailed asset listing capturing all important asset detail fields such as tag number, name, serial number,
model, location, purchase date and price. The real value of fixed asset tags and tagging is realised once the register has been created.
The most commonly tagged assets fall under the classes below:
- Furniture and fittings
- Computer and accessories
- Office equipment
- Motor vehicles
- Machines and tools
Branding Asset Tags & Labels With Company Logo
Branding of tags and labels is achieved by printing company logo on them. These can then be used as asset branding labels. Since your logo is prorietary and unique, including it on your tags makes them stand out and become easy to identify. Apptec provides asset tags and tagging labels/stickers in Kenya branded with full color logos.- The name and logo are the basic company identification elements
- A logo adds a professional touch to your asset tags
- It makes it harder to counterfeit your asset tagging labels
- The tag makes it easy to identify the owner of an asset at a glance
Components Of Asset Tags & Tagging Labels
An asset tag or tagging label usually comprises the physical piece of material on which the company name / logo plus asset specific information is printed.
Anodized aluminium is the main material used for printing asset tags. Our company prints asset tags and tagging labels in Kenya within a short lead-time and at very affordable asset tag prices.
- Piece of material (usually anodized aluminium) on which asset details are printed
- Company / organization name and logo
- An asset tag number which is human-readable
- Barcode or qr code which is machine-readable
- Acetone-activated adhesive or self adhesive
Asset Register Tag Numbers
Asset register tag numbers are used to uniquely identity fixed assets. Each asset requires a unique tag/ID number which distinguishes it from all other assets.
This tag number should also be printed in the form of a machine-readable barcode or qr code which can be read using a scanner.
- If you have many assets of the same type, part of the ID should be a serially incremented number to distinguish the assets.
- The tag number should not be too long to fit on the tag
- Both the asset ID and its Barcode should be printed on the tag
- It's recommended to seperate the various parts of the tag number using a space, dash or slash
Why Consider QR Code Asset Tags?
QR code tagging is the more modern way of tagging given the advantages of a qrcode tag compared to a barcode tag. Despite it's numerous advantages, our asset tagging company in Kenya provides qrcode tags at the same price as barcode fixed asset tags.
- A qr code tag can carry much more information than a barcode tag.
- It occupies much smaller space campared to the same information being printed on a barcode tag
- Qr code tags can be read from any angle while barcode tags have to be read horizontally only
- Qr code fixed asset tags have better error margin thus easier to read.
Asset Tagging Process Using Aluminium Acetone-activated Labels / Tags
The asset tagging process describes how asset tagging should be conducted and the steps to follow. The process involves both the physical fixing of the tags and the data capture to form asset register.
Acetone-activated adhesive is one of the best adhesives available on aluminium fixed asset tags and labels in Kenya. It comes already attached to the tag but in a dry form.
Acetone-activated adhesive needs to be activated using acetone liquid for it to stick.
Below is the tagging process:
- Clean the surface to be tagged to remove dirt.
- Remove the paper lining covering the acetone-activated adhesive at the back of the tags and apply acetone liquid
- Place the tag on the surface to be tagged and press gently
- Capture all item data and update the asset tagging register
- Allow to dry for a few days and the tags should be firmly fixed
Asset Tagging Register Templates in Kenya
An asset tagging register template is a detailed list containing fields to capture various key elements of the tagged assets. The tagging register template is usually an Excel file with various fields to be popupated. A register template is important in standardizing the asset information to be captured.
One major step in the asset tagging process is the creation of a comprehensive asset register. We provide free asset tagging templates in Kenya to all clients who need them.
The most common fields in an asset tagging register template are listed below:
- Asset Tag number
- Asset Description
- Serial number
- Make and model
- Location
- Date of purchase
- Purchase Price
FAQs
What is an aluminium asset tag?
An aluminium asset tag is a tagging label made of aluminium metal that is put on a fixed asset to brand and uniquely identify it. It comes with a company logo, a machine-readable barcode or Qr code and a unique serial number to identify the asset on which it is fixed.What is aluminium asset tagging?
Aluminium asset tagging is the process of fixing an aluminium asset tag or branding label with a unique number on a fixed or movable asset to be able to identify and track it. Aluminium asset tagging also involves capturing the asset data into an asset register.How do I fix aluminium asset tags?
Fixed asset tags come with an adhesive at the back. For self-adhesive tags, you just peel off the paper at the back to expose the active adhesive then apply pressure to fix the tag on the asset. For acetone-activated aluminium tags, peel off the paper at the back then slightly apply acetone to activate the adhesive after which you apply gentle pressure to fix the tag on an asset.What is asset register data capture?
Asset register data capture is the compiling of descriptive information regarding the tagged assets and putting it together to form an asset register. Asset tagging is of little value without developing a register. An Excel asset register template can be used to capture the data.What is a QR code tag?
A Qr code tag is an aluminium tag containing a qr code printed on it as opposed to barcode. QR code is the short form of Quick Response Code. The information is encoded into square shapes with irregular grid lines inside. They are credited with holding more information than barcodes and can be read using most smart phones.What is a barcode tag?
A barcode tag is an aluminium tag with a barcode printed on it containing the asset number. As the name suggests, this is an image that has parallel lines (bars) of different thickness with spaces in between. The image contains some coded information usually decoded using a barcode scanner.What is acetone-activated adhesive?
Acetone-activated adhesive comes in dry form and needs to be activated using acetone liquid before sticking. It is the most popular tagging adhesive.What is fixed asset register verification?
Fixed asset register verification is the process of doing asset stock-take to confirm that all the assets in the register are intact and the condition in which they are. It involves physically confirming that what is on the asset register is also on the ground. Barcode scanners are used to automate this process.What To Expect From Asset Tagging Companies In Kenya
An asset tagging company in Kenya should be able to guide you on the best way to tag and manage your assets. The company should be able to advice you on how to code your assets, design the tags, conduct the tagging process, do data capture and update the asset register.
If possible get the whole package from one company - tags printing, asset tagging services, register data capture, asset tagging system and scanning machines. Since you will be needing additional tags from time to time, the turn-around time from ordering to delivery is also key.
Asset Management Solutions in Kenya
Asset management solutions entail all the products and services involved in the tracking and management of fixed assets. The tagging solution is the basic element where anodized aluminium tags or tagging labels are used to mark the assets and uniquely identify them. After tagging, the next part of the solution would be data capture and management of the data captured. Here, an asset management system is used to track the asset details, calculate depreciation, record asset maintenance history, record disposals, etc.
During the useful life of the asset, another management solution needed is asset register verification. With the help of an asset verification software and barcode scanners, stock-take should be done at least once a year and the register updated.
Fixed Asset Register Labels
Fixed asset register labels are tagging labels put on fixed assets both for branding and identification purposes. The labels are customizable in size and include unique register numbers for identifying the assets they are fixed on. Usually the asset tagging labels are also branded using company logo. The labels also contain the tag numbers which can be scanned to locate the item on the asset register.
Aluminium Asset Tagging In Kenya
Aluminium asset tagging has become the standard way of fixed asset tagging in Kenya. Anodized aluminium of 0.5mm thickness is used in printing of the tags. Aluminium asset tagging is a durable solution that lasts for the whole life of the assets.
We specialize in printing aluminium asset tags and offering asset tagging services at affordable prices. The services entail fixing the aluminium tags, data capture and register creation. Our company also guides the clients on asset coding and register creation so that they get the most out of the aluminium asset tagging.
Asset Tracking In Kenya
Fixed asset tracking in Kenya utilizes a company's erp, finance system or asset management system. The system first captures the asset details which form the asset register. In addition to tracking the asset register, asset tracking also involves depreciation calculation, tracking asset allocation to users, tracking asset maintenance and a tracker for asset disposal. Apptec provides a comprehensive asset tracking system for our clients in Kenya.
Asset Tags Prices In Kenya
Asset tags prices in Kenya depend mainly on the quantity of tags ordered. Cost price per unit is discounted the more tags you order. If the dimensions of the tags are larger than the standard size of 39mm by 13mm, the tag price may go up. Our asset tags prices in Kenya are very competitive and we always consider discounts based on quantity.For more details on asset tags prices, please send us a quote request: