Compare Metal Tag Materials

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Aluminum

  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Made from durable .040" thick aluminum
  • Produces the deepest engraved markings of the three materials
  • Engraving appears light silver and may look slightly translucent from certain angles
  • A practical, cost-effective choice for general equipment and identification tags
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Stainless Steel

  • Made from durable 304 stainless steel
  • .037" thickness
  • Produces dark, high-contrast engraved markings
  • Very rigid and difficult to bend by hand
  • Offers excellent resistance to rust, moisture, weather, and everyday chemicals
  • Ideal for industrial, outdoor, and demanding environments

Brushed Stainless Steel

  • Made from the same durable 304 stainless steel as our standard stainless tags
  • Features a directional brushed finish for a cleaner, more refined appearance
  • Reflects more light and has a brighter shine than standard stainless steel
  • Produces dark, high-contrast engraved markings
  • Ideal for professional installations, finished equipment, displays, and customer-facing applications

Choose Your Tag Size

All service tags can be customized with your company name, phone number, and other information.

The Sample Tag Attached to Your Flyer

The sample attached to your flyer isn't a promotional giveaway—it's the exact quality we manufacture every day.

Remove it from the flyer and install it on your next job.

If you like the results, designing your own tags takes only a few minutes.

Design The Tag You Recieved

Why Contractors Choose Metal Service Tags

  • More Repeat Business


    When service is needed months or years later, your phone number is already attached to the equipment.

  • Built to last.

    An engraved metal service tag stays with the equipment for years, helping customers remember exactly who installed it.

  • Professional Appearance


    Give every installation a clean, finished look that reflects the quality of your work.

  • Built for the Job


    Available in engraved aluminum and stainless steel for indoor or outdoor applications.
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Talk Directly to the Person Making Your Order

Questions about sizing, materials, mounting, or design?

Call or text

208-391-4768

No call centers.

No outsourced support.

Just direct access to the person manufacturing your order.

Why Custom Cutouts?

  • Fast Production

    Most service-tag orders ship within just a few business days.

  • Design Accuracy Guarantee

    We'll make sure your design is correct before production so you can order with confidence.

  • Manufactured in Idaho

    Every tag is designed, engraved, cut, and packaged in our own shop.

Ready to Get Started?


Your next service call could come from a tag you installed today.

Design Your Service Tags

More Than Just Service Tags

Looking for something different?

We also manufacture:

  • Sequential Numbered Tags
  • Equipment Identification Tags
  • Asset Tags
  • Valve Tags
  • Safety & Warning Tags
  • Custom Engraved Metal Tags
  • Stainless Steel Tags
  • Aluminum Tags
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