Dog Tags make for ideal Identification tokens. They are durable, the information is permanently marked into the tags and they are compact enough to be carried on the person at all times or attached to pets and personal belongings.
We supply DogTags made the same way, with the same type of equipment that the United Stated military used more than 60 years ago. The technology to mark identification tags has not much improved with the changes in technology. The quality of work possible with a legacy Graphotype machine as issued to the US forces cannot be duplicated with any other technology.
The tags and chains are made of stainless steel (or brass) but will never rust and are compatible with the skin they do not leave a mark around the neck such as some nickel plated chains do.
High quality marking using a diverse number of technologies is available to us these days. Technologies such as laser marking, pantograph engraving, CNC routing, punching, low stress embossing, pin punching or diamond tip dragging are all possible. Each of the systems has strengths and weaknesses, some can pack much more detail into the same space, some can mark much faster, others will mark text, graphics and barcodes. Some can be used wonderfully on non metallic tags but struggle on stainless steel. The cost of all these new marking technologies is not significantly different from manual debossing. The debossed mark in Stainless steel is pretty well indestructible as is the tag. The reason for the unique debossing style on the military DogTags was to provide a mark that could be read from the front of the tag easily and also allow the text to be transferred to paper with a typewriter style ribbon or carbon paper. The durability of the tags is one of the reasons why the debossed stainless steel military specification Dog Tag still has such a loyal following world wide amongst the military and the civilian populations. Also it has stood the test of time and is an icon of the free world as well as a practical tool for the modern society we live in.
It is used by people from all walks of life to identify their person, loved ones or possessions. It can contain vital contact details or medical information. It may be used for fun activities and also for serious applications. Clubs, schools, event organisers and many other users can make use of the unique properties. The corporate culture makes use of them as key rings and luggage tags. The tags are also suitable as pet tags, the classic use that coined the name for the military tags in the first place. People also seem to think they are just right for party invitations and VIP membership in clubs.
We supply Dog Tags debossed with your personalized details, either in the military styles of the past or any way you like. Our standard Tag Bundles Sets will have the text marked in the traditional orientation of the period they represent. You can request alternate orientation of the text. With notched tags the text reads bottom to top when hanging around your neck and with the new style tags the text reads downwards. We also deboss the tags with the text readable on the plain face of the tag, this keeps the debossed character ridges in the recess formed by the rolled edges of the tag resulting in a flatter tag and protecting the imprinting face.
Amongst our customer base we have many different walks of life. We have motor bickers, cyclists, extreme sports participants, military enthusiasts, club members, paintball players, Halo 2, Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 and other war game players, militaria collectors, function organisers, mothers, fathers and children of all ages.
We have a full base selection of products that will slowly grow as new varieties of tags and accessories become available. We have some interesting new products on the way.
We are based in South Africa and support payment and shipping methods suitable for our South African customers.
We do not accept credit card payment at this time but, we will work with you to arrange a convenient payment means, the preferred method is Internet bank transfer but you can deposit money at your local FNB branch or mail a cheque or postal order in South African Rands. Tags usually ship the day after payment clears. We ship via Regular Post or Registered Mail.
Speed Service courier shipping on rush orders is an extra charge option, please indicate that you want rush service when you check out your order, pay R50 extra over the regular mail amount and email the Internet funds transfer advice promptly. If your order comes through by 11am we can usually ship the same day and your tags should be available for collection the following day at your local post office counter. We will contact you with the tracking number so you can collect your tags.
International customers need to contact us regarding payment and shipping options.
We also wholesale tags, chains and rubber silencers. Please contact us with your requirements. We can also provide laser marking on large orders.
