These markings have been used for decades and there were no issues with the way they are done over these decades. You are trying to make an issue out of a totally non-issue.
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Luxfer have said any laser markings on a tank makes it unsuitable for service.I like the idea of QR codes. I've seen QR codes lasered into Aluminium.
Not only that, but a QR code is overkill, and actually makes it more difficult. The important information is month and year. Easy enough for the guy at the fill station to add 5 years and make a determination if that date has happened yet. With a QR code, a device that can read it is needed. And then, they’d need to scan until they found the latest. Not exactly efficient.Luxfer have said any laser markings on a tank makes it unsuitable for service.