Laser Engraved Laminate Labels 1.6mm | Trade UK

Product Details

Crisp, permanent lettering that cannot fade, peel or wipe off - engraved in-house on 1.6mm two-ply laminate, the industrial standard for control-panel legends, nameplates and machine labels.

Our lasers cut clean through the top ply to reveal a contrasting core beneath, so the text is part of the material rather than printed onto it. It is the modern equivalent of traditional Traffolyte, cut on laser equipment for sharper edges and finer detail than a rotary engraver can hold.

At a glance

Material	1.6mm two-ply engraving laminate
Maximum size	1220 × 610 mm, any dimensions within that
Cut shapes	Square or rectangle, circle, or a custom outline
Fixings	Plain, drilled screwholes, or 3M 467 adhesive backing
Environment	Indoor and outdoor; resists chemicals, solvents and abrasion
Turnaround	3–5 working days
Minimum order	One label

Why engineers specify it

Permanent engraved text

Because the legend is cut through the top layer, there is no ink or surface coating to fade in UV light, dissolve in solvent or peel at the edges.

High-contrast legibility

A dark surface over a light core (or vice versa) gives clear contrast, making switches, isolators and circuits easy to read at a glance.

Colour-coded to your standard

Ten surface and core combinations, including safety red and yellow, plus brushed silver and gold for nameplates and presentation plates.

Cut to fit the panel

Laser cutting allows custom outlines, radiused corners and accurate cut-outs around existing switchgear and indicator lamps.

Colours, shapes and fixings

Colour range - black on white, white on black, white on red, blue, green, orange, red and yellow on black, plus premium brushed silver and brushed gold with black text.
Cut shape - straight cut for standard labels, circular for dials and valve markers, or a custom shape supplied as a DXF or vector outline.
Fixing - supplied plain, with screwholes drilled to your positions, or with 3M 467 adhesive backing for a peel-and-stick fit.

Where these labels are used

For more detail on each application, see our guides to control panel labels, asset tags and safety signage. Valve tags are cut from this same laminate with ball-chain or hole fixings.

Ordering from a label schedule? You don't need drawn artwork to order. Send your legends as text or a spreadsheet and we will set them out, keep the font sizing consistent across the batch and email a proof before engraving. If your layout is already drawn, upload a PDF, AI, EPS, SVG or DXF - see the artwork guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is laser engraved laminate the same as Traffolyte?

It does the same job. Traffolyte is a brand name for two-ply engraving laminate, and our 1.6mm material is the modern equivalent - cut on laser equipment rather than a rotary engraver, which gives sharper lettering and lets us cut small text and fine detail that a cutter head cannot reach.

What size can the labels be?

Anything up to 1220 × 610mm, in 1mm steps. Enter your exact width and height in the configurator and the price updates as you type. Larger legend plates can be supplied as matching panels.

How do the labels fix to a panel?

Three ways: plain with no fixings, with screwholes drilled to your positions, or supplied with 3M 467 adhesive backing for a peel-and-stick fit. Adhesive is the usual choice for retrofits; screwholes suit vibration-prone machinery.

Can you set out a full label schedule for me?

Yes. Send your legends as a list or spreadsheet and we will lay them out, match the type across the whole set and proof it back to you before engraving. If your layout is already fixed, upload artwork as a PDF, AI, EPS, SVG or DXF instead.

Will the engraving fade or wear off?

No. The lettering is a physical cut through the top ply, exposing the contrasting core beneath, so there is no ink or paint to fade in sunlight, wipe off with solvent or peel away. That is why laminate stays specified for switchgear that has to remain readable for the life of the equipment.

How quickly can you turn labels around?

Standard production is three to five working days. Delivery is chosen at checkout. See our turnaround and lead times page for the full picture.

How to order

Set your size, colour, cut shape, fixing and quantity in the configurator above for an instant trade price, then send your engraving text or upload artwork. Every job is proofed, engraved in-house in Cradley Heath, quality-checked and dispatched UK-wide. Prices exclude VAT. Need a bulk or scheduled contract price? Send us your label schedule.