Tamper-Evident and Destructible Asset Tags: How They Work

Tamper-evident tags show when someone has tried to remove or move them. They protect the link between an asset and its record.

Types

• Void when removed: leaves a visible "VOID" pattern on the surface and the label.
• Destructible vinyl: ultra-thin and brittle, so it breaks into pieces when peeled.
• Security pattern: printed patterns or holograms that are hard to copy.

When to use them

• High-value electronics and lab equipment
• Warranty and service seals
• Equipment shared between departments
• Donor-funded assets that must remain identifiable

Tips

Apply to a clean, dry surface, press firmly and leave the adhesive to set. Combine with a serial number and barcode so removal is easy to detect and record.

See: Tamper-evident asset tags, Destructible vinyl asset labels, Void stickers.