Why should you consider certified nameplate/label manufacturers for military applications?

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Why should you consider certified nameplate/label
manufacturers for military applications?

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• Melrose

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Does every nameplate/label manufacturer follow
industrial standards for production?
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• We follow the most rigorous standards for our
  identification products manufacturing to meet
  military compliance. We are AS9100D certified
  manufacturers following every military
  compliance.
• You might have seen these demanding lines on
  manufacturers websites or advertising copies,
  but what exactly are these standards for?
• Why do manufacturers highlight certifications
  like AS9100D, Mil-Spec 19834, Mil-DTL 15024F?
• Where to find the specifications for the
  certifications?
• Why are such compliances necessary?

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Standard certifications why are they important
to consider?

• Engineers have the best answers for all the
  questions, and here is the much required details
  regarding it.
• Lets introduce you to some certifications and
  their purposes in this regard.
• Quality management is vital and standards set for
  the force are always of high value.
• If compromised, the effects could be harmful,
  causing severe injury or even loss of life.
• Here are some of the certifications and their
  overview

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AS9100D certification

• AS9100D specifies the requirements for
  organizations that design, develop, and
  manufacture products for the sectors of aviation,
  space, and defense.
• Set at entry-level norms of the supply chain by
  suppliers from every part of the world.
• Suppliers of nameplates and labels follow these
  standards strictly to meet the rigorous
  specifications of equipment use.

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Mil-Spec 19834

• Used for both internal and external equipment
  identification instruction plates, this
  engraving standard is set for adhesive-backed
  foil plates.
• The standard has two types
• Type 1 For aluminum foil, pressure-sensitive,
  with an easily removable liner
• Type 2 For aluminum foil, with adhesive-backed
  solvent-activated film
• High-grade aluminum alloy is used to manufacture
  the nameplates.
• Also, an adhesive has a layer of
  pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side protected
  by a film cover.

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Mil-Spec 19834 Material Requirements

• The plates need to be manufactured from a
  high-grade aluminum alloy.
• The adhesive needs to have a layer of
  pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side protected
  by a film cover.
• The identification of the dimensions of such
  labels will depend on the size of the unit.
• Such plates are required to withstand extreme
  temperatures ranging from -55C to 105C without
  any impact.
• Another requirement is no signs of corrosion,
  warping, discoloration, or any other signs of
  damage.
• The required finish must ensure that the plates
  conform to the requirements of this specification.

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Mil-DTL 15024F

• An important standard for military UID tags is to
  identify electronic or mechanical equipment.
• It refers to engravings for military
  identification and requires characters on metal
  or plastic nameplates to be sunken or
  relief-etched.
• Approved colors are used to fill the
  etched/sunken areas of military tags.
• Like Mil-Spec 19834, there are important material
  requirements to cover for Mil-DTL 15024F
  standards.

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Mil-DTL 15024F Material Requirements

• Plates need to be etched, chemically engraved,
  stamped, cast, screen or lithography printed, and
  laminated
• Adhesive-backed plates,
• Photosensitive plates (covering Type H),
• Cable bands (including heat shrinkable),
• Laser-generated plates.

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• In short, these certifications define a set of
  standards to be followed by manufacturers in the
  armed forces fields and meet the rigorous
  specifications precisely.
• If you supply products directly to the US
  Department of Defense or are a contractor, your
  contract is likely to reference various
  certifications regarding their labeling.
• Make sure that your manufacturer produces them
  correctly and within the deadline to avoid
  delays, pay penalties, or even lose your contract
  for non-compliance.

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Make use of this capsule guide for making the
right choice.

• Business is an umbrella term, and with many such
  variants, what exact nameplate/label choice does
  your business require? With multiple options
  available, choosing a suitable nameplate/label
  might be difficult and this capsule guide is for
  you.
• Based on various considerations, there are 6
  nameplate/label types. See the document above to
  learn about each type.
• Visit our products to find more types of
  materials https//www.melrose-nl.com/products

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Melrose Nameplate Label Co.

• Get in touch with us if youre looking for a
  reliable manufacturer of high-quality nameplates
  and tags that need to include variable data. Our
  specialists are here to support your application
  and ensure that your products are equipped with
  durable identification plates.
• Contact Details
• Melrose Nameplate Label Co., 26575 Corporate
  Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
• Email sales_at_melrose-nl.com
• Contact number 510-359-5024

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