Durable Pet ID Tags

Pet ID tags wear out because they hang around the neck of a dog. The act of constant rubbing and abrading against other tags, fur, sand, dirt, collar attachment hardware, etc. causes metal to be removed from the tag. Hence, the tag loop often wears through and the engraving is worn off. Sometimes the tag becomes bent, shriveled at the edges, or completely breaks off.

The majority of inexpensive pet id tags on the market today aren't durable because they are too thin and made out of soft metals. Soft metals do not make for durable pet id tags.

Tag metals can be classified by hardness. The Mohs Scale, invented by a German mineralogist in 1812, measures material hardness. It is the least scientific, but easiest to understand of several hardness scales available. 

As you can see, pewter, aluminum, copper, sterling silver, brass, and nickel are all quite soft as compared to steel or of course diamonds which are the hardest. Talc leads the scale as the softest for comparison.

There is quite a range of hardness for steel. Stainless steel falls into the 6-6.5 range. Stainless steel pet id tags are the hardest and most durable pet id tags you can buy.

The thicker the stainless steel, the more durable the pet id tag will be. Most tags measure less than 1/16th of an inch (about the thickness of a dime). To be called a durable pet id tag, our tags measure more than twice that thickness, 1/8th of an inch (about the size of a dime and a quarter put together).

The stainless steel alloy we use is also non-corrosive, which by the way, is not true of all stainless steels. Rusting and tarnishing causes metal to be eaten away. Brass, pewter, sterling, copper, and nickel all react and discolor.

If you are shopping for a durable pet id tag, make sure you look for a thick stainless steel tag. We guarantee our tags to be durable pet id tags for life.

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Engraving, Stamping, or Laser Engraving Pet ID Tags: Which Is Best?

There are three basic approaches to applying information to pet id tags. Here at Silver Paw we are most concerned with what will be readable, durable, and lasting for you and your pet. We use a spinning rotary carbide cutter on our engraved stainless steel pet tags to get the deepest line we can in stainless steel.

This is easier said then done because stainless is so hard. It wreaks havok on our carbide cutters. We are constantly sending our cutters to the machine shop for re-sharpening because the stainless wears them down so quickly. That's bad for us, but good for you. It ensures you get a deep engraving on a surface which is made to withstand the abrasion a pet tag gets hanging from your dog's neck.

Stamping pet id tags makes for a nice deep indentation of information on the tag. Stamping is not always the most attractive. It will last, but if your dog is really active, the tag will not last. Stamping is done on thin, soft metal (brass, copper, nickel, pewter, aluminum, sterling silver). These metals are too soft to withstand the abuse a tag takes. Stamping personalized information on thick stainless steel uses expensive dies, cannot be done without an enormous amount of pressure (tons), and is therefore impracticle.

Laser engraving pet id tags has become very popular. The engraving surface of a tag is coated with a material that impregnates and bonds to the surface wherever the laser hits. This area becomes your engraving information and the rest of the material is washed away. It can be done on a wide range of metals, including stainless steel. Unfortunately, there is not much depth associated with the lasered areas and they will succomb quickly to wear and abrasion. Laser engraving looks great but doesn't last on a pet id tag.

Engraved stainless steel pet tags are the best bet for your money.

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Silver Paw Stainless Steel Pet ID Tags-Up Close and Personal...

Thick and durable pet id tags are so hard to find, never mind attractive looking and durable id tags. Oh... to find a tag that holds its great shine, stays bright, and stays readable for all the years to come. Ye-aaah! That's what we're talkin about here in Maine.

Durability is not found easily in any products now adays. You never know if you're spending a lot of money on a product for a good reason or you're being taken to the cleaners.

Our engraved stainless steel tags put the capital D in durabilty without empyting out your bank account! We make ( right he-ah in Maine), engrave, and ship to you for $24.95

We also roll with the punches hee-aah in Maine. Moving? Changing phone numbers? Addresses? Ship your stainless steel tag back to us and we'll grind it down, polish it, and re-engrave your new information.

We're not just another pretty face in the pet tag world. We're proud to bring you a great durable pet id tag with "beauty and brains".  We are making our mark, one customer at a time. Your satisfaction and service are what keep us going!                                        Remember:

You may get lost...but your pet never will with Silver Paw!

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