When long-term legibility and a premium metallic aesthetic are required, Pacific Nameplate delivers high-precision etched metal identification for industrial machinery and commercial equipment. We manufacture custom chemical-etched nameplates in stainless steel, brass, and aluminum that outlast extreme operational conditions. Whether you need permanent machine rating data, technical diagrams, or high-definition corporate badges, our engineering team ensures crisp dimensional depth that never fades or rubs off.
We utilize precision acid and chemical etching processes to cleanly engrave technical text, fine lines, and logos into the surface of the alloy. The etched cavities can remain natural metallic or be filled with durable, oven-baked enamel paints to create high-contrast color matching. Custom options include CNC-milled mounting holes, rounded corners, custom beveling, and permanent industrial 3M VHB adhesives to ensure secure, vibration-proof installation on all machinery surfaces.
Permanent Dimensional Relief
Chemical acid etching creates deep recessed or raised lettering that can never rub off, peel, or chip under heavy mechanical abrasion.
Offers clean edge definition for intricate corporate logos, technical schematics, and fine-line rating tables.
High-Contrast Color Infill
Etched recesses can be filled with heat-cured, chemical-resistant baked enamel or durable epoxies in custom Pantone/RAL colors.
Leaves critical operational specifications and warnings instantly legible across busy industrial environments.
Severe-Service Material Resilience
Constructed from marine-grade stainless steel or corrosion-resistant brass and anodized aluminum.
Engineered to withstand prolonged salt spray, caustic washdowns, hydraulic solvents, and outdoor UV weathering.
Our custom etched metal plates provide permanent, premium identification across critical applications, including:
Heavy Equipment & Cranes: Machine branding badges, capacity charts, and operational limit plates.
Marine & Offshore Structures: Non-corrosive vessel ID, winch plates, and valve tag identification.
Pumps, Valves & Actuators: High-pressure rating tags and chemical piping flow schematics.
Architectural & Commercial Machinery: High-end corporate machinery branding plaques and decorative industrial badges.
Pacific Nameplate manufactures etched nameplates using heavy-gauge alloys built to your exact drawing specs:
Stainless Steel (304 / 316): Premium choice for acidic, offshore, and high-heat environments up to 900°F.
Brass & Bronze Alloys: Traditional aesthetic combined with exceptional wear resistance and antique or brushed finishes.
Anodized Aluminum: Lightweight alloy combining high surface hardness with crisp etched and color-filled contrast.
Pacific Nameplate pairs advanced chemical etching technology with rigorous CNC machining to deliver nameplates with exceptional depth and edge sharpness. From initial prototype engineering to volume OEM production runs, we maintain strict dimensional tolerances and factory-direct pricing. Contact us today with your vector artwork or mechanical drawings, or request a quote to receive engineer-verified pricing within 24 business hours.
Standard Materials: 304 / 316 Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Thickness Range: 0.020″ to 0.125″ (0.5 mm to 3.0 mm)
Etching Depth: 0.003″ to 0.008″ (standard deep-etch for permanent tactile relief)
Surface Infill: Baked synthetic enamel or two-part epoxy in custom Pantone/RAL matches
Mounting Options: Countersunk or straight rivet/screw holes, 3M VHB high-bond adhesive
Environmental Resistance: Resistant to solvents, caustic cleanings, salt spray, UV rays, and extreme temperature cycling