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Rating Plates UK

Durable rating plates for electrical equipment, machinery, and industrial plant. Clear specification data that stays legible throughout equipment lifetime. Made in Croydon, supplied across the UK.

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Metalphoto Meets: MIL-STD-130N MIL-DTL-15024G MIL-P-19834B A-A-50271 Class-2 GGP-455B(3) Metalphoto Meets: MIL-STD-130N MIL-DTL-15024G MIL-P-19834B A-A-50271 Class-2 GGP-455B(3)

Rating Plates for Electrical and Equipment Specification

Rating plates are durable identification labels that display technical specifications for equipment and machinery. They are essential for showing voltage, current, power, frequency, IP rating, and other compliance information required by law and useful for safe operation and maintenance. Where comprehensive technical data and compliance markings are needed, our equipment nameplates page covers that broader use case. For rugged, format-focused identification where the tag itself is the primary marker — such as valve tags, pipe markers, or hanging identification — industrial metal tags are often the better choice.

Where a business needs an industrial tag that stays readable, stays attached, and suits the environment it is being used in, anodised aluminium metal tags are often the right choice. Tags are especially useful where the format itself matters.

20+ Years outdoor life
500+ Hours salt spray tested
Any Size, shape, configuration
5-10 Days production

Not sure which identification solution you need? If you require comprehensive technical specifications, compliance markings, and detailed equipment data, see our equipment nameplates page. Rating plates are best for clear, durable specification data on electrical and mechanical equipment where compliance and operational parameters must be permanently displayed.

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Rating plates are available in various material gauges, finishes, and fixing methods to suit different equipment and environment requirements.

Material Gauges

Choose from standard (0.5mm), heavy (0.8mm), extra heavy (1.0mm+), or foil (0.25mm) depending on durability needs and application constraints.

Finish & Colour

Natural aluminium (silver), black with white/silver image, custom colours, matte or satin finish. We match your branding and visibility requirements.

Fixing Methods

Pressure-sensitive adhesive, pre-drilled holes, rivet holes, or combination fixing for critical applications requiring maximum security.

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CompareRating Plates vs Other Identification Solutions

If you are evaluating identification solutions for equipment or plant, it helps to understand what rating plates are designed for and where alternative formats make more sense.

Rating Plates

Durable specification plates showing technical data, compliance markings, and operational parameters. Designed to remain legible throughout equipment lifetime, displaying voltage, current, power, frequency, IP rating, and safety certifications where permanent, readable identification is required by law.

Common uses: electrical equipment nameplates, machinery specification plates, compliance rating labels, operational data displays.

Metal Asset Tags

Serialised and barcode focused tracking tags for inventory, tool management, and fixed asset registers. If scannable identification and data linkage are the primary concern, see our metal asset tags page.

Equipment Nameplates

Comprehensive identification plates covering full technical specifications, compliance markings, and safety data. If you need to display voltage ratings, manufacturer information, or regulatory certifications on a piece of equipment, see our equipment nameplates page.

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SpecTag Format Specifications

Every industrial metal tag we produce is custom made to your exact specifications. There are no standard configurations — each tag is designed and manufactured for its specific application, equipment, or project requirements.

Custom Dimensions

Every tag is made to order with dimensions that match your exact needs. We cut, shape, and manufacture to your specifications. Material thickness is determined by the metal type and intended environment, ensuring durability and performance for your application.

Fixing Methods

Predrilled holes at standard positions or to your specification. Common: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm diameters. Also available: slot punch for cable tie, keyhole fixings, adhesive backing, or no fixings where the tag will be held independently.

Material and Durability

For full material specifications including anodised aluminium performance data and Metalphoto ratings for harsh environments, see our metal labels hub page. Metalphoto datasheet also available to download.

ApplicationsWhere Rating Plates Are Used

Rating plates are essential across any sector where equipment must display technical specifications and compliance data. Common applications include:

Electrical Equipment

Control panels, switchgear, motors, transformers, and distribution boards requiring clear voltage, current, phase, and safety marking. Rating plates must remain legible for the life of the equipment.

Industrial Machinery

Production equipment, presses, conveyors, and process machinery where operational parameters, capacity, and compliance data must be permanently displayed.

Power & Generation

Generators, UPS systems, and power conversion equipment requiring detailed electrical ratings, frequency, and protection data for safe operation and maintenance.

HVAC Systems

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units displaying power consumption, refrigerant types, capacity, and efficiency ratings for installers and service engineers.

Construction & Agricultural Equipment

Mobile plant, tractors, excavators, and site machinery where rating plates must withstand weather, vibration, and harsh cleaning while remaining readable.

Marine & Offshore

Equipment on vessels and offshore installations requiring corrosion-resistant rating plates that survive salt spray, humidity, and marine environments while staying compliant.

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Contact our team for a quote on industrial metal tags for equipment, assets, machinery, and plant. We produce durable metal identification solutions built for long term workplace use.

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