Barcode Tips

Asset labels, also referred to as asset tags, identify any number of physical assets, from equipment and tools to racks and machines. Asset tags are used to identify physical what-is-an-asset-tag-label assets and feature serial numbers or barcodes for identification purposes.

Are you finding problems getting barcodes to stick? The issue could be either the adhesive selected or the surface prep. There are numerous adhesives that can be chosen but none work well if the surface hasn\’t been properly cleaned. Here are some tips for getting your bar-code labels to stick.

Do you have items that are hard to put barcodes on? Here is a solution EC Electric used…

Here is a link to a PDF of the supported barcode types for iOS cameras. These generally also work for Android devices. The use of the phone’s built in camera eliminates the need for any proprietary hardware and should make scanning a quick and low cost option.

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