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Security seals used in the taxidermy industry. Seals below are used by taxidermists to tag their hides and keep track of them as they are mounted and tanned.
Taxidermists use security seals to tag and track hides as they move through the mounting and tanning process. A seal applied at intake assigns each hide a unique documented identifier tied to the customer's work order, so the studio can maintain chain of custody from raw hide through finished mount even in high-volume operations handling dozens of hides simultaneously. This prevents mix-ups that can result in costly errors and customer disputes.
The taxidermy line includes adjustable plastic pull-tight seals and fixed-length plastic seals in strap lengths from 7.5 to 15 inches and breaking strengths from 80 lbs (36.3 kg) to 135 lbs (61.2 kg). These are durable, weather-resistant seals suited for the wet, chemical, and temperature variations of an active taxidermy shop, and they hold up through the tanning process without becoming brittle or losing their tamper-evident properties.
Yes. Most seals in this line are available barcoded and sequentially numbered. Numbering allows studios to log each seal at intake and cross-reference the tag against the customer work order throughout the mounting and tanning process, reducing the risk of mix-ups in a shop with many hides at different stages and providing documentation if a customer dispute arises about condition or species identification.
For securing mounts during shipping, a heavier pull-tight seal in the 100 to 135 lb breaking strength range, such as the Heavy Duty Plastic Cargo Seal (HS75/HS115) or the Barcoded Strap Seal (PS360-LBC), provides strong tamper evidence during transit while still being removable by the recipient without special tools. These seals can be applied to the shipping container or packaging closure rather than the mount itself.
Yes. Custom sequential numbering and printing options are available on most plastic seal models. Custom-printed seals with your studio name make it easy to identify your work at shows and exhibitions and provide an additional layer of authenticity documentation for high-value mounts. Contact American Casting and Manufacturing at (800) 342-0333 for minimum order quantities and print specifications.
Federal and state wildlife laws, including regulations under the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Act, and CITES for international specimens, may require specific documentation and tagging for mounted specimens derived from protected or regulated species. Serialized plastic seals can serve as the physical tag component for your internal tracking program. Compliance with specific regulatory tagging requirements for your state and the species being mounted is the taxidermist's responsibility. Confirm requirements with your state wildlife agency before establishing your program.
All seals in this line are designed to be cut for removal; they are single-use and cannot be unlocked. A small pair of scissors or flush-cut pliers is all that is needed. Because the seal is applied to the hide tag rather than the mount itself, removal at the point of customer pickup does not risk damage to the finished piece. Retain the cut seal and log its removal against the job record for documentation purposes.
Standard numbered pull-tight and strap seals are available in pack sizes appropriate for small studios through high-volume commercial taxidermy operations. Custom-printed seals with your studio name or logo are available with minimum order quantities that make them cost-effective even for mid-size operations. Contact American Casting and Manufacturing at (800) 342-0333 to discuss your volume, turnaround needs, and whether custom printing makes sense for your program.