Military Vechicles, Aircraft & Aerospace

Exceptionally Durable. Widely Specified. Photographic Resolution..

For over 50 years, the United States Department of Defense has specified Metalphoto photosensitive anodized aluminum for durable labels, nameplates, schematics and control panels installed in harsh operating environments.

The United States Navy first adopted Metalphoto in 1958 for shipboard labels, placards and damage control signs. Since then, Metalphoto has been incorporated into several major Army
weapons systems including the Abrams Tank, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the HMMWV. Both Marine Corps and Army Depots operate Metalphoto production facilities. All Departments utilize Metalphoto for Item Unique Identification (IUID) barcode labels as specified under MIL-STD-130.

Nameplates / Barcode Labels / Service Diagrams / Schematics / Machine Control Panels

Product Benefits

Exceptionally Durable

UV-stable image is permanently sealed within the anodized aluminum.
Virtually impervious to chemicals, heat, abrasion, salt spray and sunlight.
Certified for 20 year plus outdoor applications.
Earned more top scores than any other IUID barcode label material tested by the U.S. Navy (NSWC, Corona Division, IUID Center; August 2011).

Widely Specified

Meets a wide array of commercial, government and military specifications.
Notable certifications include: MIL-STD-130N, STANAG 2290, GGP-455B(3) Type I, MIL-DTL- 15024F, MIL-P-19834B and A-A-50271 (several others listed on metalphoto.com).