Security and asset labels
Key facts
Asset labels carry the asset number and barcode and should remain legible throughout the asset’s service life. Both OPAL asset labels have an extra-permanent adhesive and, according to the shop, are smudge-proof and resistant to most cleaning agents. The AINV kit consists of paper with a plastic laminate, the security label of PE silver with a security function: according to the shop, a chequered pattern is destroyed when the label is removed, and on some surfaces a chequered imprint also remains. This prevents the label from being moved to another object unnoticed.
Both kits contain one roll and a special ribbon for thermal transfer printing. For rating plates, the shop offers the MMA and MMi kits in permanently adhesive silver film which, according to the shop, are UL certified together with the supplied ribbons. How the labels fit into an inventory process with mobile capture and reconciliation in the ERP system is described on our Asset inventory page.
- Asset labelling of equipment, IT devices and furniture
- Evidence of whether a label has been removed (security label)
- Surfaces that are cleaned regularly
- Rating plates with UL certification (kits MMA and MMi)
- General product labels without tamper evidence: Thermal transfer labels and ribbons
- Short-lived shipping and warehouse labels: Direct thermal labels
- Freezer and cryogenic storage: Freezer and cryo labels
Detailed specifications
| Security label 65 x 30 mm | Kit AINV | Kit MMA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use according to the shop | asset inventory with tamper evidence | asset inventory | rating plates |
| Face material | PE silver, security | paper with plastic laminate | silver film |
| Tamper evidence | chequered pattern is destroyed on removal; a chequered imprint remains on some surfaces | not specified | not specified |
| Adhesive | extra-permanent | same as left | permanent |
| Resistance according to the shop | smudge-proof, resistant to most cleaning agents | same as left | not specified |
| Certification | not specified | not specified | UL, together with the supplied ribbons |
| Format | 65 x 30 mm | 66 x 30 mm | 50.8 x 25.4 mm |
| Labels per roll | 1,200 | 1,260 | 1,800 |
| Rolls per box | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Core diameter | 25 mm | 25 mm | not specified |
| Outer diameter | not specified | 110 mm | not specified |
| Ribbon in the box | special ribbon 1/2 inch, smudge-proof | special ribbon i900RY-4 (core 12.5 mm, 74 m) | 1 x i900RY-1 |
| Print method | thermal transfer | same as left | same as left |
| Temperature range | not specified | same as left | same as left |
| Printers according to the shop | smaller label printers | list incl. Argox, Sato, Toshiba Tec, Zebra and OPAL OD5/OD9 | in the kit’s data sheet |
| Article number | OPL-AINS | OPAL-AINV | OPAL-MMA |
Source: manufacturer data sheets and product pages, as of October 2026. Subject to change; individual variants may differ. Prices and delivery times are available in the shop.
Variants and accessories
| Item | Format | Material | Contents per box | Ribbon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security asset inventory label | 65 x 30 mm | PE silver, security | 1 roll of 1,200 | special ribbon 1/2 inch |
| Kit AINV | 66 x 30 mm | paper with plastic laminate | 1 roll of 1,260 | i900RY-4 |
| Kit MMA | 50.8 x 25.4 mm | silver film, UL | 3 rolls of 1,800 | 1 x i900RY-1 |
| Kit MMi | 50.8 x 25.4 mm | silver film, UL | 3 rolls | not specified |
Goes well with
- Process, software and capture: Asset inventory
- Mobile capture of asset numbers: Mobile computers
- Inventory by radio instead of scanning: RFID labels
- Printers with thermal transfer mechanism: Label printers
- Custom formats and advice: Labels and consumables
Asset label or standard film label?
| Security label / kit AINV | Standard PE film (kit C) | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PE silver, security / paper with plastic laminate | white PE film |
| Adhesive | extra-permanent | permanent |
| Tamper evidence | destructible pattern on the security label | not specified |
| Resistance according to the shop | smudge-proof, resistant to most cleaning agents | smudge-proof print with resin ribbon |
| Format | 65 x 30 mm / 66 x 30 mm | 50.8 x 25.4 mm |
| Contents per box | 1 roll with special ribbon | 5 rolls of 1,500 with resin ribbon |
For asset inventories, the extra-permanent adhesive and, on the security label, the destructible pattern are decisive: a removed label is noticed. Where only a durable label without tamper evidence is needed, a standard PE film with resin ribbon is sufficient. Go to thermal transfer labels and ribbons
What OPAL adds
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell whether a security label has been removed?
According to the shop, a chequered pattern in the label is destroyed when it is removed. On some surfaces a chequered imprint also remains. The label therefore cannot be moved to another object unnoticed.
Security label or AINV kit: which fits better?
Both are made for asset inventories and have an extra-permanent adhesive. The security label in PE silver shows tampering through its destructible pattern. No such protection is stated for the AINV kit in paper with plastic laminate; it fits when durable, legible marking is enough.
Do the labels withstand cleaning?
According to the shop, both asset labels are smudge-proof and resistant to most cleaning agents. The shop does not name individual cleaning agents. If you use special agents, test a sample beforehand.
Which ribbon do I need?
Both asset kits include a special ribbon: the security label a smudge-proof ribbon 1/2 inch wide, the AINV kit the i900RY-4 with a 12.5 mm core and 74 m length. Check whether your printer accepts this ribbon width.
Which printers do the kits run on?
Both kits have a 25 mm core, the AINV kit an outer diameter of 110 mm. For the security label the shop names smaller label printers; for the AINV kit it gives a list including the OPAL OD5 and OD9 and Zebra models. Tell us your printer model and we will check the combination.
How does an asset inventory with these labels work?
Each asset receives a label with asset number and barcode. During the inventory, staff capture the labels with a mobile device and the data is reconciled with the ERP system. Our Asset inventory page describes the process and the right software.
Data sheets and manufacturer information
The manufacturer provides data sheets, user guides and configuration guides on the product page. We are also happy to send you the documents directly.
