The image shows the wider identification-tag range, not an aluminium-only selection.
Aluminium Cable Identification Tags and Industrial Applications
Metal identification tags carry readable identification text for cables, pipes, valves and equipment. Aluminium is a lightweight option within this range. Buyers searching for “aluminum cable tags” are using another spelling of aluminium, not a separate material grade.
For cable identification, confirm how the tag will attach and remain readable without interfering with the cable or neighbouring equipment. For pipe, valve or equipment labels, review the mounting location, exposure and project identification standard. An application name alone does not establish material suitability.
Standard Aluminium Cable Tag Sizes: Types D, G and H
The verified standard aluminium models below are approximately 0.60 mm thick. Type D has a 6 mm hole specification; Types G and H have a 3 mm hole specification. Confirm the full hole arrangement against the relevant drawing before ordering.
| Model | Type | Size | Approx. thickness | Hole diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTID 703 D | D | 12 × 50 mm | 0.60 mm | 6 mm |
| BTID 707 G | G | 30 mm diameter | 0.60 mm | 3 mm |
| BTID 708 G | G | 50 mm diameter | 0.60 mm | 3 mm |
| BTID 707 H | H | 30 × 30 mm | 0.60 mm | 3 mm |
| BTID 708 H | H | 50 × 50 mm | 0.60 mm | 3 mm |
Aluminium is standard in Types D, G and H. Do not infer aluminium availability for standard slotted or bridge cable-tag models from the mixed-range image. Check material-specific part numbers on the Industrial Identification Tags product page.
Choosing Shape, Text Area and Attachment Method
Start with the complete identification text
List the required characters and line breaks, then review usable text area after allowing for holes and mounting clearance. Overall dimensions do not equal usable marking area. A longer rectangular tag and a round or square tag offer different layout choices.
Check the mounting drawing
- Confirm hole diameter, number and position against the selected model or approved drawing.
- Check the proposed tie, wire or other attachment against the hole layout and installation specification; do not assume every attachment fits.
- Review access, clearance and readability in the installed position.
- Select size from text and mounting requirements. Do not use an invented formula matching tag size to cable diameter.
Aluminium vs SS 304 and SS 316 Identification Tags
Aluminium provides a lightweight metal identification option. SS 304 and SS 316 are stainless steel alternatives with different corrosion-resistance characteristics; SS 316 is commonly considered where chloride exposure is a design concern. These distinctions are starting points for review, not a blanket recommendation for any site.
Compare moisture, chemicals, coastal exposure, temperature, mechanical wear and contact with the attachment or supporting material. Follow the approved project specification and confirm the exact tag grade and model. See the broader B-Tec Innovations industrial identification tags manufacturer in India guide for the full material and tag-type range.
Marking Options: Verify the Tag and Machine Together
The verified B-Tec Innovations equipment range includes the BTID 101 manual ID tag embossing machine, BTID 102 computerized metal plate embosser and BTID 110 laser engraving machine. Embossing and laser engraving are distinct processes; do not assume every machine performs both.
Before selecting equipment, check the tag dimensions, fixtures, hole positions, character layout and required marking result. Thickness capacity alone does not establish compatibility with a particular aluminium tag. Ask B-Tec Innovations to confirm the intended tag-and-machine combination using the Metal ID Tag Machines specifications. This guide does not assign machine limits or promise compatibility for all listed models.
Aluminium Identification Tag RFQ Checklist
- Material: aluminium or the specified stainless steel grade
- Model or required dimensions and shape
- Thickness
- Hole diameter, number and layout
- Marking text, line arrangement and required marking method
- Quantity
- Application and relevant environmental or mounting requirements
- Delivery location
- Drawing for any custom requirement, subject to technical review
Provide the installation requirements with your enquiry so B-Tec Innovations can review the proposed model and marking approach. Custom requirements are subject to technical review rather than assumed standard availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are aluminium cable tags and aluminum cable tags different products?+
Aluminium and aluminum are alternative spellings of the same material. Select a tag by its part number, dimensions, thickness and hole layout rather than spelling alone.
Which standard B-Tec Innovations tag types are available in aluminium?+
The standard aluminium catalogue covers Types D, G and H: BTID 703 D, BTID 707 G, BTID 708 G, BTID 707 H and BTID 708 H. These are approximately 0.60 mm thick. Do not assume standard slotted or bridge cable-tag models are available in aluminium.
How do I choose an aluminium cable tag size?+
Check the identification text, usable text area, shape, hole arrangement, mounting clearance and attachment method. The catalogue includes 12 × 50 mm rectangular, 30 or 50 mm diameter round, and 30 × 30 or 50 × 50 mm square aluminium tags. There is no universal tag-size formula based on cable diameter.
Should I select aluminium, SS 304 or SS 316 identification tags?+
Compare the project environment, exposure, required durability, attachment materials and approved specification. Aluminium offers a lightweight option; stainless steel grades offer different corrosion-resistance characteristics. No material is guaranteed suitable for every installation.
Can every aluminium tag be used in a metal tag embossing machine?+
Do not assume compatibility from thickness alone. Confirm tag dimensions, fixtures, hole positions, character layout and marking requirements with B-Tec Innovations for the selected machine and tag before ordering.
What should an aluminium tag quotation request include?+
Include material, model or size, thickness, hole layout, marking text, quantity, application and delivery location. Attach a drawing for non-standard requirements; custom requests are subject to technical review.
Request an Aluminium Cable Tag Quote in India
Send your material, model, dimensions, hole layout, marking text and quantity to B-Tec Innovations, together with the application and delivery location, for a technical quotation.