Typical example of engraved hand stamps.

Hand stamps are the simplest method of marking.

Striking the stamp with a hammer provides the marking force.


Typical Applications

Cylinder marking: Individual stamps are used to mark cylinders to convey information, as well as conformity and inspection.

Railways: Stamps are issued to members of work teams and inspectors, to mark rails and gauges, to show inspection has been performed as well as identifying responsibility.

Ingot marking: Used in the steel industries, to mark bars and ingots as to origin and traceability.

Gas, oil and water pipes: Individual stamps are issued to both workers and inspectors to record information on large pipes and joints to convey information and to identify responsibility.

Assaying: For marking jewellery and precious metals. Only available to official assay offices.


Information required to specify your order

  • The inscription or design
  • The overall dimensions of the area to be marked
  • The material to be marked and its hardness
 
Features
Inscriptions to your specification.
 
Manufactured from the highest grade steels
 
High-speed steel option available.
 
Sharp faced, flat faced and low stress indenting options available.
 
In house heat treatment provides good control of dimensions and hardness.
 
Concave and convex stamps can be provided.
 
Heavy duty forged stamps made to your specification and fullered.
 
Handles and rods can be provided for protection of operatives.
Support Services
Artwork modification and production for approval.
 
Maintenance of database to record your inscription history.
 
Helpful and experienced staff, happy to advise on all forms of marking by stamps and type.
Where to buy
Direct from Pryor
Worldwide Distributors
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