ALUMINUM FOIL LABELS: FLEXIBLE

.003 aluminum foil: Ideal thickness when you require the long lasting durability of an aluminum plate but desire a thin, flexible material. Combined with the right adhesive, this aluminum can conform to curved surfaces.

.005 aluminum foil: This thickness is a good choice for mostly flat surfaces where a thin plate is desired. It is still flexible enough to conform to a slightly curved surface.

.005 dead soft aluminum foil: Dead soft nameplates are specifically designed to wrap around curved surfaces such as pipes, cylinders, or other curved surfaces. This metal bends easily to conform to almost any surface. Available in satin finish only.

.012 dead soft aluminum foil: While .012 aluminum is usually considered a rigid nameplate material, the .012 dead soft is flexible and able to conform to a curved surface. This metal is ideal when a thicker plate is desired that must conform to a curved surface. Available in satin finish only.

For more information:  Aluminum Foil Labels

Tip of the Trade: Foils are slightly higher in cost than .008" or .012" thickness. Foils can be embossed with a stamp or sharp object with minimal pressure.

ALUMINUM NAMEPLATES: RIGID

.008 aluminum: The most economical thickness, .008 plates are thin but rigid and usually affixed with adhesive.

.012 aluminum: .012 is an economical choice for fairly thin but rigid nameplates. Choose .012 for a reliable nameplate that won't bend easily.

.020 aluminum: .020 is a popular nameplate thickness due to its versatility. This rigid nameplate material can be affixed with rivets or affixed with adhesive.

.032 aluminum: .032 thick plates are very rigid and are frequently applied with rivets. When relying solely on adhesive for application, a thicker adhesive is recommended.

.063 aluminum: .063 is the thickest, in-stock aluminum we use to manufacture nameplates. At 1/16" thick, these nameplates provide the utmost in rigidity and strength. They will not bend by hand. If you require a thickness greater than .063", please contact us for additional special order options.

For more information:  Anodized Aluminum Nameplates- Metalphoto®

Tip of the Trade: Thickness does not affect durability, only rigidity. The less weight the adhesive has to hold up, the better. If riveting on your plates, we recommend .012 or thicker with .020 on up preferred.