Full range of replacement hand, machine and rotary holders.

To compliment our range of Interchangeable Steel Type and logo dies, we produce a standard range of hand and machine holders to suit most applications.

If your operation does not allow you to take advantage of our standard range, then we would be happy to provide a quotation for a specially manufactured unit to suit your application.

Hand Holders


For use by hand and hammer, hand type holders provide a safe and convenient way to use Pryor Type. Supplied as standard in complete fount sets.

Available in six sizes to accept type as follows:-


Holder
Capacity (no. of characters)
type size in mm
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
10
H3.2-20
12
12
H6.35-29
14
12
9
H6.35-39
19
16
12
H8.0-39
9
8
H9.6-40
6
H16-57
6

Rotary Holders


For use in roll marking machinery using our range of wedge type. The RH300 rotary holder suits all Pryor rotary press machines (PMK 34,35,36,70,80).

The holder has an inscription length of approx 200mm for which the character capacity is shown below. However maximum stroke length for standard rotary press machines is PMK35 - 125mm, PMK 36 - 85mm,
PMK 70 - 150mm and PMK 80 - 150mm. Therefore this must be considered when deciding how many characters can be used in the holder.

Character Size (mm)
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
Capacity
126
100
82
62
50
41

The holder is supplied with the following spacers - 60º fixed adjuster, 3 off 60º spacers and 2 off 30º spacers.

Machine Holders


For use in hand operated and powered presses using our range of Pryor Type. Available to suit all our standard press machinery.

Manufactured in 2 part bodies and shanks to allow the best combination to be selected for your application. Holder bodies all have M12 threaded holes.

BODIES
Capacity (no. of characters)
type size in mm
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
PH3.2-40
24
24
PH6.35-60
30
25
18
PH8.0-50
12
10

SHANKS
Shank Diameter
Length
exc. thread
HMS0630
6mm
1/4"
30
HMS0835
8mm
5/16"
30
HMS1040
10mm
3/8"
40
HMS1647
16mm
5/8"
50
HMS2025
20mm
25/32"
25
HMS2040
20mm
25/32"
40
HMS25.4-40
25.4mm
1"f
38

Safety Note - Before use shanks should be fitted to bodies using a thread locking adhesive (such as Loc-tite 628).

 
Features
Available for hand, machine and rotary use.
 
Holds type firmly to maximise lifetime and safety in use.
 
Various sizes available to suit different character sizes.
 
Machine holders available to suit all our standard range of hand, machine and rotary presses.
 
Where to buy

UK Stockists

Worldwide Distributors
Product Literature (PDF Format)
Pryor Type Hand Holders
Imperial Type Hand Holders

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