Tamper evident seals are widely used by those organizations looking to overcome tamper evident, security and brand protection problems. Tamper proof seal are used to detect tampering with objects containing confidential information, calibration/equipment settings or valuables. If removed after application, the tamper evident logo will self-destruct in a manner to denote that the seal has been broken. The seals are designed to show signs of tamper evidence immediately if removed. These seals are available in standard and holographic versions. Tamper-evident seals are widely used in government, industry, and in the consumer world to detect any kind of unauthorized attempts to open a secured item.

Types of Tamper Evident Seal

Types	Tamper Evident Feature
Acetate Tamper Evident Seals: The seals are constructed of thick acetate, which will tear if the seal is removed. They are recommended for indoor use and short term use outdoors.	Frangible acetate tears when removed. There is no residue.
Plain Silver Tamper Evident Seals: This is constructed of thick polyester film with a permanent acrylic adhesive. This type of seal is compatible with most surfaces like paper, glass, metal, and many other surfaces which are hard and non-porous.	DOTS pattern. Once the seal is removed, they leave behind dots on the surface.
Translucent Tamper Evident Seals: This seal is translucent in the sense that you can still read underlying information after application. The seal is constructed of thick polyester film with a permanent acrylic adhesive which is compatible with most surfaces. It leaves the word "OPENED" in a high residue on the surface, once its been removed.	Selective release (OPENED/VOID.CANCELLED), high residue

Forms of Tamper Evident Seal

Tamper evident seals are available in various forms such as follows:

• Frangible foils or films
• Plastic wraps
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes
• Crimped cables

It is to be noted that tamper proof seal are simple seals designed not to provide additional security, but only to provide evidence of tampering, if it occurs.

Options Available in Tamper Evident Seals

• Optional logo or graphic
• Optional serial numbers
• Optional colored imprint (red, green, blue or any other color)

Applications of Tamper Evident Seals

Typical application of tamper evident seal include

• Aircraft hatches
• File cabinets
• Entry doors
• Cartons
• Envelopes
• Electronic components
• Food packaging