{"product_id":"1-5-laser-laminate","title":"Laser Engraved Laminate Labels 1.6mm | Trade UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"pg-lead\"\u003eCrisp, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/traffolyte-labels\"\u003eTraffolyte\u003c\/a\u003e, cut on laser equipment for sharper edges and finer detail than a rotary engraver can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6mm two-ply engraving laminate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1220 × 610 mm, any dimensions within that\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCut shapes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare or rectangle, circle, or a custom outline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFixings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain, drilled screwholes, or 3M 467 adhesive backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor and outdoor; resists chemicals, solvents and abrasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum order\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy engineers specify it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003ePermanent engraved text\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eHigh-contrast legibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA dark surface over a light core (or vice versa) gives clear contrast, making switches, isolators and circuits easy to read at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eColour-coded to your standard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTen surface and core combinations, including safety red and yellow, plus brushed silver and gold for nameplates and presentation plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eCut to fit the panel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLaser cutting allows custom outlines, radiused corners and accurate cut-outs around existing switchgear and indicator lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours, shapes and fixings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pd-options\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour range\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut shape\u003c\/strong\u003e - straight cut for standard labels, circular for dials and valve markers, or a custom shape supplied as a DXF or vector outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixing\u003c\/strong\u003e - supplied plain, with screwholes drilled to your positions, or with 3M 467 adhesive backing for a peel-and-stick fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere these labels are used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-taglist\"\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pg-taglist__items\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eControl panel legends\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSwitchgear labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMachinery nameplates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDistribution board charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIsolator and MCB labelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAsset and inventory tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSafety and warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDoor and room signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePipe and valve identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRating and serial plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail on each application, see our guides to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/control-panel-labels\"\u003econtrol panel labels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/asset-tags\"\u003easset tags\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-signage\"\u003esafety signage\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/valve-tags\"\u003eValve tags\u003c\/a\u003e are cut from this same laminate with ball-chain or hole fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering from a label schedule?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/artwork-guide\"\u003eartwork guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eIs laser engraved laminate the same as Traffolyte?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWhat size can the labels be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eAnything 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eHow do the labels fix to a panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eCan you set out a full label schedule for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWill the engraving fade or wear off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eHow quickly can you turn labels around?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eStandard production is three to five working days. Delivery is chosen at checkout. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/turnaround\"\u003eturnaround and lead times\u003c\/a\u003e page for the full picture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 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? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eSend us your label schedule\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805155799194,"sku":"1-5-laminate","price":2.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1883\/4842\/files\/laminate-labels.png?v=1791823421","url":"https:\/\/tradeengraving.co.uk\/products\/1-5-laser-laminate","provider":"Trade Engraving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}