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Industrial signage includes all visible elements, often standardized by law or codes, used to designate environments, spaces, hazards, or general information within potentially demanding technical settings. All industries are mandated to display technical and safety signage.
Permanent signage marking ensures enduring legibility over time, ensuring optimal safety for all workers.
Gravotech offers comprehensive industrial signage solutions, including engraving machines, materials, and accessories, designed to withstand harsh conditions and meet stringent requirements.
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Our solutions for industrial signage
Our laser machines are quick and easy to operate. They are compatible with various laser sources depending on your requirements. We recommend using a CO2 source for plastic marking and foil signage, and a fiber source for engraving metal plates. Please note that the fiber laser source does not support cutting operations.
- LS100: Compact CO2 laser table for quick, silent marking and cutting of signs: auto-focus and intuitive interface included.
- LS100 EX: Medium-format gantry laser matching A3/quarter-sheet size, optimized for small-series signage production.
- LS900: Large-format laser cutter with dual source (CO2/Fiber/Edge) and print & cut support for fast, versatile industrial signage.
Our rotary engraving and cutting machines represent the standard technology for metal-based signs. They are the optimal solution for conducting deep engravings that endure over time and withstand harsh environments. These versatile industrial machines can engrave and cut without constant supervision. Please note that the marking result may lack contrast.
- M20 X: Small, custom engraving machine ideal for all purposes, such as industrial signage, featuring a touchscreen interface.
- M40: Compact rotary engraver with open structure: ideal for on‑demand large or irregular signage.
- IS400: Heavy‑duty rotary CNC engraver: built for reliable, unattended batch signage production.
- ISX000: Large and extra-large format CNC engraving machines, designed for large format jobs, industrial cutting, and batch labeling.
Our extensive selection of engraving materials provides compatibility with industrial environments, as well as a vast array of color combinations to meet diverse needs.
We offer a wide choice of material thicknesses (from 0,025 to 10 mm or 0.004 to 0.393'') and constitution (foil, ABS, PMMA, aluminum, brass, rubber).
Our industrial-grade engraving materials boast technical features for longevity, including UV, abrasion and chemicals resistance.
Additionally, we offer specialized ranges tailored to specific applications:
- Gravoxal and Durablack are ideal for applications requiring metal panels.
- Gravostrat and Gravoply 3C comply with current regulations.
- Flexilase, Gravofoil, or Stickalase are designed for labeling curved surfaces.
Nota Bene:
In industrial environments, it is sometimes necessary to prove certain technical characteristics or that the product used complies with certain regulations.
Find all our technical data sheets, safety data sheets and certificates of compliance on our dedicated page.
The aluminum range dedicated to engraving and cutting
Gravoxal™
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The flexible material for high-definition engraving
Flexilase™
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An economic material for demanding applications
Gravostrat™
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The only comprehensive range offering 3 levels of color
Gravoply™ 3C
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Anodized aluminum for demanding outdoor environments
Durablack®
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The benchmark in fine material for outdoor industrial signage
Gravofoil™
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The ultimate ultra fine laserable material
Stickalase™
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The advantages of aluminium combined with those of a phenolic base
Gravostral™
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| Technology | Machines | Format | Applications | Price | Key features |
| Laser machines | LS100 | Compact table | Cutting of signs (batch or unit) | $$ - $$$ |
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LS100 EX | Medium-format | Small-series signage production | |||
LS900 | Large-format | Versatile for large industrial signage or batch labels production |
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| Rotary machines | M20 X | Small | General industrial signage (small items and units) | $ |
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M40 | Compact machine, medium work area format | On-demand large or irregular signage (batch or unit) |
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IS400 | Medium format | Reliable, unattended batch signage production | $$ |
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ISx000 | Large to extra-large format | Industrial cutting, large format jobs, batch labeling |
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Which applications in industrial signage?
Area identification labels
Area identification labels play a crucial role in guiding employees by clearly identifying the different places or spaces.
Work areas, storage facilities, safety zones… Area identification labels are essential for efficient navigation, ensuring operational effectiveness both indoors and outdoors.
Our Gravoply Laser range is ideal for these applications, with a strong contrast and resist to chemical cleaning product.
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Warning & prevention
Create warning and prevention signs to meet normative requirements. These requirements often use standardized pictograms, colors, and shapes to convey important safety information effectively.
Whether it's indicating hazards, emergency procedures, or mandatory safety measures, warning and prevention signage plays a critical role in maintaining workplace safety standards.
Gravoply™ 3C has been specially designed with its 3 layers for the production of danger and warning signs.
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Cables & Pipes
Cables & pipes labels clearly mark the nature of liquids and materials circulating within networks.
By providing accurate and precise labeling, industries can effectively mitigate risks and enhance overall productivity.
The implementation of comprehensive signage solutions facilitates easier maintenance and troubleshooting processes, streamlining operations and minimizing downtime.
When it comes to identifying valves and taps, it's more often appropriate to use labels and tokens suspended from a chain.
These products are available in our consumables catalog.
ID tags and labels
Designed to identify technical elements in industrial environments, ID labels and tags have to fit perfectly into their environment: in dimensions, weight and fastening. They also have to hold up to certain conditions: resistance to UV rays, solvents, abrasion and impact.
Despite all these potential attacks, they must remain clearly legible in all situations. Laser or mechanical engraving is the ideal solution to ensure perfect information legibility and long durability of the tag.
Made from plastic, aluminum, anodized aluminum or stainless steel, ID tags and labels are used in the automotive, aerospace, IT or even telecom sectors.
Informative signs & technical plans
Informative signs & technical plans help identifying various technical elements within storage or production environments, such as inventory labels and technical synoptics.
Informative signs and technical plans ensure clarity and efficiency in industrial operations by providing detailed information about inventory items, equipment specifications, or production processes.
How to respond to regulatory & environmental constraints?
Engraving materials colors
Gravotech's materials are meticulously designed to align with regulatory standards and codified colors, ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
For instance, our Flexilase™ sign material is specifically crafted to meet the European CPL law, making it an ideal choice for pipe identification applications.
Adhering to prescribed usage colors also helps maintain clarity and readability of information.
If you require other color combinations, please contact us to request our on-demand color service.
Our materials on demand service
Harsh environments
Signage materials must be carefully chosen, especially in harsh environments.
- Choose non-flammable materials in environments with a fire hazard, such as Gravostrat™;
- Select lightweight signage materials for aerospace applications;
- Opt for chemical and solvent-resistant engraving materials for industries with high levels of contamination;
- Finally, choose materials resistant to weather conditions (such as wind, UV radiation, or salty air) for outdoor signage.
For example, nuclear power plants, railway rolling stocks and submarines are among the most demanding environments in which Gravotech materials are used.
Gravotech's tips and advice
Even untreated metals, like anodized aluminum, can be effectively marked using a CO2 laser in combination with specially formulated colorants such as Metal Marker G or Cermark.
This offers a practical solution, particularly for occasional needs, as a single machine can address a wide range of requirements.
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Maximize your productivity and efficiency with Gravotech solutions. Our Cut To Size (CTS) service offers a comprehensive solution to meet your labeling and token needs precisely.
From custom dimensions and shapes to specific hole placements, we cater to your exact requirements. With the labels and tokens delivered to your specifications, all that is left for you is to proceed with the engraving process.
Did you know? We already offer dedicated ranges for the electrical switchboard signage market!
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Most of our engraving materials can be ordered with an adhesive or even magnetic backing to facilitate the installation of signs made with them.
But sometimes, especially in industrial environments, it's not always easy to mount with adhesive or magnetic backing.
We offer a wide range of alternative fastening methods for signs, labels or tokens, whether permanent or temporary:
- ball chains
- S-shaped key-rings or rings
- plate holders for pipes
- hose clamps
All these fastening solutions are available in our Consumables catalog.
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Dedicated software features
Use our Gravostyle™ engraving and cutting software to effortlessly create batches of industrial tags. Design your label format once, then utilize the Matrix mode to replicate it as a template on your material sheet.
Engrave and die-cut your labels endlessly, with no material waste.
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Do you need to produce a large number of labels, each with customized information?
Import the text to be engraved on your labels and easily produce them in large quantities, thanks to the use of variables in Gravostyle™.
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Enhance your workflow with Gravostyle™ by designing bridges on your cutting layout to create sheets of pre-cut labels. Simply cut them out by hand afterward for easy transport and storage.
Please note that this solution is compatible with mechanical engraving machines only.
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| FAQ: the 4 questions most frequently asked of our experts |
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🔽How do you ensure industrial signs withstand harsh conditions?
Durability depends above all on choosing the right material (non-flammable, resistant to weather conditions, and chemical/solvent). It is the material and its suitability for the machine that enable it to withstand temperatures, chemicals, and cleaning products.
For example, laser engraving on plastic raises questions, as plastic can be affected by chemical environments. On the other hand, mechanical engraving on metals (such as stainless steel) offers superior resistance to extreme environments, ensuring long-term legibility.
🔽What is the best engraving machine for industrial signage?
For plastic signs and mass production, the LS900 laser table is one of the best choices, offering a large working area of 610 x 610 mm (24'' x 24'') and high engraving speed.
For heavy industry and durable metal signs, the ISX000 rotary engraver is a great option. It is compatible with hard materials such as anodized aluminum and stainless steel. This sign engraving machine is suited to complex environments, chemical attacks, etc.; it can also be machined.
🔽What types of materials are used for industrial signage?
Industrial signs primarily use bi-layer plastic, such as Gravoply™ Ultra, for optimal legibility and contrast. For demanding environments, metals like steel, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum are preferred. The material choice ensures the sign withstands harsh conditions and meets compliance standards.
🔽What is the right engraving technology for durable industrial signage?
The durability of a sign is tied to the engraving depth. For that, mechanical engraving is recommended for durability on metals and plastics as it creates a deep recess. Laser marking on metal is another option, but the engraving will be more superficial.
Deep rotary engraving ensures the sign remains legible even after exposure to harsh conditions.
