InfoSight’s TigTag provides bar code identification for extremely high-temperature environments

InfoSight has introduced a new tag, the TigTag, to bring bar code labeling capabilities to environments in excess of 2,000 degrees F. The tag is a CeramiCode high-purity alumina ceramic plate mounted to a 316 stainless steel baseplate. The mounting technique is designed to permit rapid temperature cycling without stress on the ceramic plate.

The tag can be attached to metals using small GTAW or GMAW welds. The 2- by 3-in. tag provides a high-contrast bar code for traceability of pieces that experience multiple cycles of extremely high temperatures, such as annealing covers, kiln cars, high-temperature molds, and rolls. Alphanumeric characters can be included in the laser-marked message.