The biggest crisis companies face in tracking inventory or managing product warranty processes is this: "They've peeled off the label from one product and stuck it onto another faulty product."
Our customers often assume that Metallic (Silvermat) labels are impossible to remove due to their strong adhesive. While it won't fall off on its own, it can be peeled off in one piece with malicious intent.
If your goal is "Security" and "Warranty Tracking," you should not use standard metallic labels, but rather VOID or Fragile (Security) labels. Let's examine the difference between these three labels in terms of "resistance to theft."
1. Standard Metallic Label (Silvermat): For Durability
Our standard metallic roll labels on our website are "tear-resistant." This is a great feature as it extends the label's lifespan.
- Condition: Being plastic-based, it is very robust.
- Risk: If lifted from the edge with a knife tip and patiently pulled, it can come off in one piece. When removed, it leaves no (or minimal) residue.
- Usage: Computer cases, desks, chairs, engine components. (Areas with low security risk, high durability requirement).
2. VOID Metallic Label: The "Tell-Tale" Label
This label looks identical to a standard metallic label from the outside. However, it has a mechanism that activates when someone attempts to remove it.
- How It Works? The label consists of two layers. When peeled, the top layer comes off, while the bottom layer remains on the surface. The surface reveals metallic letters spelling "VOID," "OPEN," or a checkerboard pattern.
- Result: The label will not re-adhere, and it becomes immediately clear that the product has been tampered with.
- Usage: Electronic device boxes, warranty screws, mobile phone boxes.
3. Fragile (Security) Label: The "Eggshell"
Also known as a "Fragile" label. Its structure is so delicate that it's impossible to remove it in one piece once adhered.
- How It Works? It's just like a dried eggshell. If you try to peel it off with your fingernail, it breaks into tiny pieces (crumbles).
- Result: It's impossible to transfer the label whole to another location.
- Usage: Over screws, electronic circuit components, calibration devices.
Comparison Table: Which One Do You Need?
Summary table to help you choose the right product for your needs:
| Label Type | Removal Reaction | Can it be reapplied? | Main Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Metallic | Comes off in one piece (with effort) | Yes (Adhesion reduces) | Long Life / Durability |
| VOID Metallic | Leaves "VOID" text on the surface | No (Damaged) | Warranty / Box Security |
| Fragile (Security) | Shatters into pieces (Crumbles) | Impossible | Tamper Evidence |
Conclusion: Define Your Purpose Correctly
If your goal is to keep an inventory of office desks, the Standard Metallic Label is the most economical and correct solution. However, if you want to know whether a device you sold to a customer has been opened, you must use a VOID or Fragile label.
Can't decide which label is suitable for your company's security? Contact us for sample delivery and technical consultation.
