A UID barcode is simply a coded identifying mark which can be attached to a product of piece of property for ease of tracking and identification. UID stands for “unique identification” and barcodes are those arrays of vertical lines commonly seen on the products we buy at the grocery store and are read by the scanners over which the checkout clerk passes the product. Data Graphics produces custom made UID barcode designs using a wide variety of materials, finishes, adhesives and colors.
Department of Defense rules and regulations demand that UID barcode labels must be attached to their equipment, but other industries use them extensively, too. With a UID barcode in place, a company’s property is easily tracked from one location to the next. This can greatly improve a company’s efficiency and make it easier to manage the allocation of its capital assets. Additionally, the presence of a UID barcode can be a vital part of any business’ theft prevention efforts. For example, a company which uses large numbers of computers can benefit, not only from knowing where each computer is supposed to be at any given time, but an inventory check can tell when any of them are missing and can identify specifically which unit is missing. Some businesses will assign a unique identifier to a product it makes to help them track it through their production process, which can help identify areas in which performance and efficiency can be improved.
From our facility in Mount Dora, Florida, we at Data Graphics can manufacture UID barcode designs specifically to meet your needs. Typically, a UID barcode will be made of a more durable material than simple paper with an adhesive backing. We can make custom labels for you out of aluminum, polycarbonate, mylar, vinyl, polyester or Metalphoto™. The Metalphoto™ products are essentially a photographic image that is developed directly on a piece of anodized aluminum which produces an image of sapphire hardness. All of these kinds of labels have different tolerances to various environmental hazards to which your product might be subjected. Contact a Data Graphics sales representative to learn what material would best serve your needs.
Data Graphics UID barcode designs are able to withstand extreme temperatures, abrasion, harmful ultraviolet rays, corrosive or other harsh chemicals, and repeated impact. These can be attached by a number of different adhesive options we use or we can pre-drill them with holes to allow you to rivet them on, if you would prefer. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing with you what Data Graphics can do for your company and its unique identification needs.
