--- title: Blind Embossed Aluminum Nameplates and Industrial Tags description: Blind embossing metal nameplates and ID tags is a durable solution for permanent identification on a product. It also adds elegance to a design. image: https://www.mcloone.com/hubfs/blind%20embossed%20metal%20nameplates.png --- ** 1-800-624-6641 [![mcloone_logo_nobox.png](https://www.mcloone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mcloone_logo_nobox.png?width=285&name=mcloone_logo_nobox.png "mcloone_logo_nobox.png")](https://www.mcloone.com) - [Recent Posts](https://www.mcloone.com/blog) - [NAMEPLATES](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/nameplates#topic#topic) - [ID PLATES](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/id-plates#topic#topic) - [LABELS & OVERLAYS](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/labels-and-overlays#topic#topic) # Blind Embossed Aluminum Nameplates and Industrial Tags ![](https://www.mcloone.com/hubfs/blind%20embossed%20metal%20nameplates.png) - ** - ** - ** Embossing is a durable solution for permanent identification on a product. It also adds elegance to a design. When [metal is simply embossed (blind emboss)](https://www.mcloone.com/nameplates) specific characters or logos are raised up from the surface, resulting in dimension and robust product branding. Use this for communicating important information or to showcase your company information. This video reviews a couple of examples showing both how blind embossed aluminum can elevate a brand as well as assure permanent branding for product identification. ### Embossed Metal Nameplates Embossed nameplates are created with a custom tool, which pushes the surface up to match the dimension and artwork image provided. The height of the embossed area depends on the thickness of the metal and the type of tool that is used. The industrial metal tags that are shown display the difference in emboss heights. This is all part of customizing the look and feel of your product identification.  ![blind embossed industrial metal tags](https://www.mcloone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blind%20embossed%20industrial%20metal%20tags.jpg?width=600&name=blind%20embossed%20industrial%20metal%20tags.jpg) The examples shown have a blind emboss, meaning that the embossed characters and graphics have the same finish as the background. This is a subtle effect which can elevate the look of a nameplate. Intricate details like seen in the aluminum foil vault nameplate show dimension and add luxury to the brand. ![Blind emboss aluminum foil label](https://www.mcloone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blind%20emboss%20Classic%20Metal%20Vault.jpg?width=600&name=Blind%20emboss%20Classic%20Metal%20Vault.jpg) ### How Can We Help? No matter if you are well seasoned in product design or need some guidance to define the specs for your nameplate, we can help! Our skilled Customer Service and Art Department will work with you to understand how best to incorporate embossed aluminum into your brand strategy.  ### Related Posts [Elevate your Brand with Embossed Aluminum](https://www.mcloone.com/elevate-your-brand-with-embossed-aluminum) [Permanent Embossed Text for Metal Information Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/permanent-embossed-text-for-metal-information-plates) [4 Reasons to Emboss your Metal Nameplate](https://www.mcloone.com/4-reasons-to-emboss-your-metal-nameplate-or-plastic-label) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3841320/c67f5825-a143-4fb9-b504-fe4732b7a14c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3841320/c67f5825-a143-4fb9-b504-fe4732b7a14c) Tags: [Embossing](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/embossing), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates) ### Related Articles** ## [Color Approval: How Lighting, Substrates, and Environments Affect Color Accuracy](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/color-approval-lighting-substrates-environments) *( read )* Topics: [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) ## [Why Product Identification Fails (and How to Prevent it)](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/why-product-identification-fails) *( read )* Topics: [Quality](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/quality), [Embossing](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/embossing), [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [Adhesive](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/adhesive), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) ## [From the Inside Out: How Culture Drives Results](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/from-the-inside-out-2-second-leans) *( read )* Topics: [Quality](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/quality), [Embossing](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/embossing), [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [Adhesive](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/adhesive), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) --- ## Ready for a quote? 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