Just like the military, police, fire, and EMS departments are expected to maintain identification on expensive equipment and other items. And, just like the military, DuraBlack is one of the best ways to do that. Whether it's putting permanent asset marking on equipment or  making sure that breaker box, switch, or valve stays clearly labeled, DuraBlack is a superior solution

The DuraBlack Premium Asset Plate is one of the most readable, durable, and capable marking options on the market. These aluminum plates have a jet black coating on one side and an ultra-high strength adhesive on the other. When laser engraved, the DuraBlack coating turns a brilliant, high contrast white, making sure your markings are easily visible.

Sure, a lot of labels do the same thing. But DuraBlack is certified compliant with Department of Defense requirements for the Item Unique Identification (IUID) program, MIL-STD-130. How durable is that? Take a look:
• Sun and weather? Still perfect after 2,500 hours in an accelerated UV and weathering test rig, per ASTM G155.
• Abrasion? Survived 4,000 cycles on a CS17 Taber Abraser (1kg wheel load) and still looked like new.
• Temperature? After an hour at 700 degrees Fahrenheit, the white darkened somewhat, but was still readable by eye and barcode reader.
• Marine environment? Spent 30 days in an ASTM B117 Salt Spray Chamber and still looked like it just came off the engraver.
• Solvents and chemicals? Took a 96 hour bath in MIL-STD-810G solvents, oils, fuels, and fluids (and then some) and took no damage or discoloration at all. (If you really want the full list of chemicals, it’s below.)

For mounting, you can use the included pressure-based self-adhesive coating or rivet the plate down; DuraBlack is compliant for both.

So whether it’s something too expensive (or important) to risk losing or equipment that needs to be permanently labeled, DuraBlack is the answer.

Still concerned that you use a solvent or chemical that DuraBlack won’t survive? Fair enough: here’s the laundry list of chemicals DuraBlack went for a four-day swim in and came through smiling:

NOTE: If you intend to use your DuraBlack Premium Asset Plates in a solvent-intensive environment, it is strongly recommended that you use rivets or screws to secure the plates. While the plate and its DuraBlack coating are certified to survive all of the listed chemicals, the adhesive is not rated to the same standards.