Llamacoids / Lamacoids

Lamacoids, made in Canada. Custom engraved ID tags, cut in Burlington.

Llamacoids makes custom engraved lamacoids (also spelled lamicoids) in Burlington, Ontario and ships them across Canada. They go on electrical panels, switchgear, MCCs, breakers and equipment. Each plate is two-colour acrylic laminate, engraved through the surface layer so the lettering can't peel, fade or rub off.

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Priced by areaSame-day turnaroundShips Canada-wide

PANEL 2H1P1 120/208V 200A

PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT

MCC-07 FEEDER 3

CHILLER 2 CHW PUMP

Stock coloursLaser engraved

By areaPriced per plate

Same dayStandard turnaround

4Stock colour combinations

No minimumSmall jobs welcome

Seven engraved lamacoids: panel, MCC, nameplate, legend plate, danger, solar and arc flash tags

What are lamacoids?

Lamacoids, also spelled lamicoids, are laser engraved plastic ID tags for electrical and industrial equipment: panel labels, breaker tags, MCC nameplates, legend plates and valve tags. The letters are cut through a coloured surface into a contrasting core, so the lettering is part of the plate rather than printed on it. Llamacoids Inc engraves them same day in Burlington, Ontario and ships across Canada.

01 / The material

What a lamacoid is

A lamacoid is a rigid, layered plastic plate with a coloured surface over a contrasting core. Engraving cuts through the surface so the core colour forms the letters. There is no ink and no printed film to fade or peel, which is why electrical specifications and plant maintenance teams call for engraved lamacoids where a printed sticker would not last.

The word started as a trade name and became the generic Canadian term; you will see it written lamacoid, lamicoid and occasionally limacoid. They all describe the same product. For the material and terminology detail, read what is a lamacoid?

Everything we run is two-colour acrylic engraving laminate. 1.6 mm (1/16") is the everyday thickness, and 1/8" makes a stiffer plate. If your specification names a particular substrate, thickness or supplier grade, send it with the order and we will confirm before engraving.

MAIN DISC.

Surface layer engraved through to the core

02 / Colours

Stock colours

Colour is written background first, lettering second. These four combinations are stocked; other combinations, including yellow/black caution plates, are quoted on request.

Background / lettering

PANEL 2H1P1 120/208V 200A

Black / white

General electrical ID: panel names, breaker tags, MCC buckets.

PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT

Red / white

Danger and code-mandated plates, including CEC Section 64 solar disconnects. Standard and ultimate grade.

MCC-07 FEEDER 3

Carbon / white

Darker, textured look for switchgear nameplates and premium equipment ID.

CHILLER 2 CHW PUMP

White / blue

Clean contrast on light enclosures; often used for mechanical and water systems.

03 / Pricing

Lamacoid sizes and pricing

Every plate is cut to the size you specify. Pricing is by plate area, before tax, shipping and any specification-dependent adjustments. Volume tiers apply at 25, 50 and 100 pieces.

Priced by area

Size (inches)	Area	Typical use
½ × 2	1 sq in	Breaker tags, terminal and small device IDs
1 × 3	3 sq in	Standard equipment and panel tags
2 × 4	8 sq in	Panel identification plates
3 × 5	15 sq in	Equipment nameplates, arc flash plates
4 × 6	24 sq in	MCC buckets, large machinery
Custom	Your dimensions	Any size, including holes and cutouts from a drawing

Price it yourself in the Lamacoid Builder: width, height, wording and colour, with the price updating live.

04 / Mounting

Mounting

Specify per plate

Adhesive backing

Peel-and-stick backing for smooth, flat enclosure doors and equipment housings. Quickest to install; specify it for indoor panels.

Screw holes

Drilled to your hole diameter and position for screws or rivets. The right choice where heat, vibration, moisture or cleaning chemicals would defeat an adhesive.

Both

Adhesive backing plus drilled holes, so the installer can choose on site. Common on panel schedules that mix new enclosures and retrofits.

05 / Applications

What we engrave lamacoids for

One order covers the job

Breaker and panel tags

Panel names, breaker IDs, disconnects and directory plates from your schedule. Ontario's RU4 amendment now triggers identification on service work too.

MCC and switchgear nameplates

Bucket IDs, feeder tags and equipment identification for motor control centres and switchgear line-ups.

Legend plates

Pushbutton, selector-switch and pilot-light legends laid out to your control drawing.

Equipment nameplates

Machine and asset ID plates with model, rating and tag numbers, sized to the enclosure.

Lamacoid labels

Adhesive-backed engraved labels for flush mounting on equipment and enclosure fronts, from a half-inch tall.

Valve tags

Numbered laser engraved valve and pipe tags, drilled for chain, wire or zip-tie hanging.

Arc flash plates

CSA Z462 arc flash warning plates with incident energy, boundary and PPE category on red/white lamacoid.

Warning plates

DANGER, CAUTION and WARNING plates for warehouses, plants and facilities.

Solar PV placards

CEC Section 64 red/white placard kits for inverters, AC disconnects and rapid shutdown equipment.

06 / Ordering

How to order

Email, call or build online

List each plateWording with the line breaks you want, width and height, colours (background then lettering), quantity and mounting. A spreadsheet or panel schedule is ideal; a marked-up drawing or photo of the existing tag also works.
Send itEmail the list to sales@llamacoids.ca, or configure single plates in the builder. Include the delivery address and the date you need the tags.
Confirm the quoteJake returns a line-item quote. Anything ambiguous, such as a hole position or an abbreviation, gets a question rather than a guess.
Engraving and shippingStandard turnaround is same day. Plates ship by courier from Burlington, Ontario, Canada-wide.

Preparing a large schedule? The ordering guides cover tag-list formats, colour conventions and what to include for holes and cutouts.

07 / Where

Made in Burlington, shipped across Canada.

The shop is at 1550 Yorkton Court, Unit 7, Burlington, Ontario, between Hamilton and the western Greater Toronto Area. Most of our work goes to electrical contractors, panel builders and maintenance teams in Halton, Hamilton, Peel and Toronto, with the rest shipped across the country. See lamacoids in Burlington and lamacoids for Toronto for local ordering details.

08 / FAQ

Lamacoid questions

Is a lamacoid the same as a lamicoid?

Yes. Lamacoid, lamicoid and limacoid are three spellings of the same laser engraved identification tag. Whichever spelling your drawing uses, the product and the price are the same.

How much does a lamacoid cost?

Every plate is priced by its area, so a small breaker tag costs a fraction of a large panel plate. Final pricing depends on the specification and quantity, before tax and shipping. Volume pricing applies at 25, 50 and 100 pieces. Price a tag in the builder or send your list for a quote.

How fast can I get engraved lamacoids?

Standard turnaround is same day for typical jobs. Rush timing is available on request; send your required date with the order so it can be confirmed up front.

What information do I need to send?

For each plate: the exact wording and line breaks, width and height, background and lettering colours, quantity, and mounting (adhesive backing, screw holes, or both). Include your delivery location. A spreadsheet, a panel schedule or a marked-up drawing all work.

Do you ship lamacoids across Canada?

Yes. Lamacoids ship Canada-wide by courier from Burlington, Ontario. Most orders from the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and the rest of southern Ontario are quoted with shipping included in the estimate.