- Protect Your Containers, Products, & Files
- Control Access to Equipment and Confidential Information
Tamper evident seals and security labels are often used to detect tampering of containers and access points.
Typical applications include safeguarding file cabinets, equipment hatches, entry doors, envelopes, cartons, electronic components, calibration settings, etc.
When removed, the tamper evident seal will self-destruct to indicate that the seal has been broken.
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- Superior Tamper Evidence
Our security labels feature superior tamper evident performance, which is designed to function within one (1) minute of application on the recommended surfaces. Unlike competitive products, there is no long waiting period for the tamper evidence feature to be functional.
We offer several product versions of security labels to provide excellent tamper evidence for a wide variety of surface materials.
When tampered, these security labels transfer adhesive to the surface. For disposable packaging or containers this is not an issue. However, if the container or surface will be re-used, cleaning up the adhesive residue will be more difficult and time consuming for "high residue" labels. See the "Ease of Clean Up" recommendations if the surface is to be re-used.
We also offer security labels that do not leave an adhesive residue on the surface. Visit Non-Residue Security Seals for more details.
Choosing Your Security Label
Intended Use
Storage & Shelf Life
Application
Trouble Shooting Guide
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Tamper Evident Seals & Security Labels
High residue stickers (S28) offer the best security. The tamper evident feature is more sensitive. Also, they are more versatile because they are effective on a wide range of surfaces and materials. However, if the container or surface is reusable, consult the ease of cleaning up the adhesive residue.
Our
recommended surfaces list is a guideline based on our lab tests and customer feedback. To confirm the product, we always recommend testing samples prior to ordering product.
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| Shows Tamper Evidence within 1 minute | |
| May Show Tamper Evidence | |
| Not Recommended | |
PRICING: All security label versions are priced the same.
MORE INFO:
- For more details on pricing, size and colors for each product version, click on the
- To see typical products for each material surface, click on the Surface Description.
| TABLE OF RECOMMENDED SURFACES BY PRODUCT VERSION |
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| # | Label Features |
Security Label Version | ||
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| SO5 | STO12 | S28 | ||
| Available Colors | Silver | Red, Blue | Red, Blue, White | |
| Number of Stock Sizes | 9 | 4 | 9 | |
| Tamper Evident Message | Dots | VOID + OPENED | VOID + OPENED | |
| Adhesive Residue Left on Surface | Medium (60%) | Low (30%) | High (90%) | |
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| Ease of Cleaning Up Adhesive Residue | Difficult | Medium | Difficult | |
| Premium Adhesive* | YES | YES | YES | |
| # | Material Surface |
Security Label Version | ||
| # | Non Porous Surfaces |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 1 | Metal - Bare |
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| 2 | Metal - Acrylic & Epoxy Paint |
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| 3 | Metal - Powder Coated Paint |
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| 4 | Glass |
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| 5 | Rubber |
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| # | Cardboard and Paper |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 6 | Cardboard Carton - uncoated |
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| 7 | Cardboard Carton - clay coated |
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| 8 | Cardboard Carton - wax coating |
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| 9 | Paper Board - Pressed or Uncoated |
May Tear Surface |
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| 10 | Paper - coated |
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| 11 | Paper - uncoated |
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| # | Plastics - Smooth |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 12 | ABS (ABS) |
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| 13 | Polyester (PET 1) |
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| 14 | HDPE Polyethylene (HDPE 2) |
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| 15 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC 3) |
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| 16 | LDPE Polyethylene (LD 4) |
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| 17 | Polypropylene (PP 5) |
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| 18 | Polystyrene (PS 6) |
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| 19 | Other (7) |
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| # | Plastics - Textured |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 20 | Light Texture
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| 21 | Deep Texture
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| # | Films and Foam |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 22 | Heat Shrink Film (PE; PVC) |
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| 23 | Stretch Wrap Film (LLDPE) |
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| 24 | Tyvek |
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| 25 | Styrofoam -- Smooth Finish |
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| # | Wood |
SO5 | STO12 | S28 |
| 26 | Bare Wood - Smooth |
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| 27 | Bare Wood - Rough |
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| 28 | Painted and Varnish Wood |
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* Premium Adhesive -- To achieve initial adhesion, apply the labels at temperatures at or above the stated minimum. After the label has been applied, the label is capable of environments as low as -40F and over 200F. See the specifications in each product section for more details.
| Brian Cramer NovaVision/Sales & Customer Service 419-354-1427 ext 4211 Fax: 419-353-7908 email: bcramer@novavisioninc.com |




