Capabilities

Materials, files, and turnaround — covered.

Pinnacle works in the full range of materials BC contractors and industrial clients actually use — engraved, printed, laser-cut, or finished in-house. Here's what we produce, how to send us your job, and how fast we can turn it around.

Materials

Every material that matters.

From standard Lamacoid to archival-grade Metalphoto — we work with the substrates your application actually calls for, not just what's easy.

Material Typical use Notes
Lamacoid (2-ply) Panel labels, breaker labels, equipment IDs Industry standard. Color combinations: black/white, white/black, red/white, yellow/black, blue/white, and more.
Lamacoid (3-ply) Multi-color labels, two-tone engraving Engrave through one or two layers for color combinations within a single label.
Anodized aluminum Data plates, equipment ID, outdoor tags Black, silver, red, blue, gold finishes. Lightweight, durable, weather-resistant.
Stainless steel 304 Outdoor industrial, general harsh environments Engraved or laser-marked. Multiple gauges available. Drilled or adhesive-backed.
Stainless steel 316 Marine, chemical, food-grade environments For applications with seawater, chlorides, or aggressive chemistry. Same engraving quality as 304.
Brass Valve tags (the traditional spec) The standard for mechanical contractor valve tags. Round, square, rectangular shapes.
Metalphoto Archival asset tags, military/aerospace IDs Photo-anodized aluminum. 20+ year readability under UV, chemicals, abrasion, temperature extremes.
DuraBlack Extreme-durability equipment ID Black anodized plate with white engraving. Excellent contrast, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance.
Engraving plastics & laminates Cost-sensitive applications, custom shapes Range of colors and thicknesses. Adhesive backing available. Custom-cut shapes.
Vinyl, decals, pipe markers Equipment branding, pipe ID, color-coded labels Printed (not engraved). Indoor, outdoor, and marine grades. ANSI/ASME A13.1 pipe marker color coding available.
Acrylic & specialty substrates Wayfinding, display signage, premium finishes Standoff mounting available. Frosted, clear, or color-tinted finishes for facility and commercial signage.

Don't see the material you need? Ask. If it's a contractor or industrial substrate, we can probably produce it.

Files & specs

What to send us — and how.

Send what you have. We'll work with whatever format makes sense — panel schedule, list, photo, or just a message.

Easiest to work with

PDF, AI, SVG — vector files give us clean, scalable artwork. Best for custom shapes and complex layouts.

CSV or Excel — perfect for panel schedules, breaker lists, or any job with a long list of labels. We'll lay them out and proof them.

We'll work with whatever you have

JPG, PNG, photos — including phone photos of printed panel schedules. We'll handle the rest.

Word docs, emails, hand-written lists — send it. We'll figure it out and send a proof for approval if the job calls for one.

What we need to quote accurately

  • Quantity — how many pieces total
  • Material preference — or let us recommend based on the application
  • Size — dimensions if you know them, or the equipment they'll mount to
  • Mounting method — adhesive backed, drilled holes, mechanical fasteners
  • Text content — the actual words/numbers to engrave
  • Deadline — when you need it on site

Missing some of these? Send what you have. We'll fill in the rest with a quick email or phone call.

Timelines

Standard, rush, and next-day.

We work to contractor deadlines. Here's what to expect on lead time.

Standard turnaround

3–5 business days from approved proof to ready-for-pickup or shipping. Most jobs fall here.

Rush turnaround

1–2 business days available when the job needs it. Quoted up front with a rush fee depending on quantity and material availability.

Next-day / same-day

Available on smaller standard-material jobs when called in early. Call 604-786-3007 to check feasibility before submitting.

Large orders

Big runs take longer — we'll quote a realistic timeline based on quantity, material lead time, and finishing requirements. No surprises.

Send us your job.

Quotes usually back same day on standard work.

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