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Low Stress Interchangeable Steel Type PDF Print E-mail

For use in applications which dictate that lower stress levels are introduced into the component being marked.

Simply build a series of characters into a holder and with one strike produce a mark with uniform legibility.

The basis of Lowstress Type is that the character crown, instead of being sharp faced, is rounded to give a 'softer' impression into the component being marked. This helps to eliminate any stress concentration at the bottom of the indentation and can be best illustrated thus:

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Pryor® Lowstress Interchangeable Steel Type is available in two different character styles
MiniStress™ - round faced, continuous line character Low Stress Type

The character appears in reverse to indent a positive readable impression

DotStress™ - round faced, dot formation character

Low Stress Type

 

Type Pieces

Type pieces can be purchased as a complete Fount Set, comprising 100 characters, plus spacers, tweezers, Hexagon key and hand holder (optional) or as single pieces and holders. Sets are supplied in strong cases with components for accurate storage and easy character selection.

Composition of Fount Set
Low Stress Type
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Pryor® Hand Holders

Type holders are designed to provide accurate type location and positive locking combined with ease of use and durability

Holders for the larger Type size of 5mm (3/16') are designed with a spring clip for added safety

Safety Handle: For added protection Hand Holders can be fitted with an extended handle to reduce the risk of jarring or damaging the fingers of the user.

 

Size Range

(H)
Character Height
BLANK SIZE HAND HOLDER
C Length (B) North/South (A) East/West Reference Capacity
Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial
3.00mm 1/8' 22.20 mm 7/8' 6.40 mm ¼' 4.80 mm 3/16' H6.35-29 8
5.00mm 3/16' 19.05 mm ¾' 9.50 mm 3/8' 6.40 mm ¼' H9.6-40 6
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Safety note - as with all hand tools, we recommend the use of appropriate safety protection. Safety glasses and gloves should be used at all times.

 

 

 

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