Making a mark with Steel Type Sets saves time - simply build an inscription into the slot in the Holder and in just one stroke, a series of letters and figures can be indented with uniform legibility.
Steel Type with uniformity of blank size, character position and depth from one piece to another allows a straight, consistent quality mark to be made on a range of materials including metal and plastic up to a maximum hardness of 37 Rockwell C
A comprehensive range of Holders to work with Steel Type are also available with a variety of slot sizes to give choice of inscription length and hand or machine application.
Sets of Letters & Figures are also available should you need a variety of characters for your marking needs.
Manufactured under stringent BS EN ISO 9001:2008 quality controls and exacting standards.
Safety note: As with all striking tools, we recommend the use of appropriate safety protection. Safety glasses and gloves should we worn at all times
Key Points
Produced from the best steel grades for long life.
Precision ground blanks to give clear marks of consistent depth.
Sharp Faced character style with uniform depth of engraving to give a quality mark.
Hardened to precise limits to ensure consistency, durability and safety in use.
Nickel plated finish to resist rust and offer a good quality appearance.
Overview
TYPE IDENTIFICATION CHART, to be used in connection with the Type Diagram in the images ribbon.
Match your A, B and C blank dimensions to identify Steel Type Brand and size.
Character Height - measured from the crest of the engraving as shown.
PRYOR TYPE
(H) Character Height
(C) Blank Length
(B) North/South
(A) East/West
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
1.0mm
.040"
15.87mm
5/8"
3.20mm
1/8"
1.60mm
1/16"
1.50mm
1/16"
15.87mm
5/8"
3.20mm
1/8"
1.60mm
1/16"
2.00mm
5/64"
19.05mm
3/4"
6.40mm
1/4"
2.00mm
5/64"
2.50mm
3/32"
19.05mm
3/4"
6.40mm
1/4"
2.50mm
3/32"
3.00mm
1/8"
19.05mm
3/4"
6.40mm
1/4"
3.20mm
1/8"
4.00mm
5/32"
19.05mm
3/4"
8.00mm
5/16"
4.00mm
5/32"
5.00mm
3/16"
19.05mm
3/4"
8.00mm
5/16"
4.80mm
3/16"
6.00mm
1/4"
19.05mm
3/4"
9.50mm
3/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
10.00mm
3/8"
25.40mm
1"
16.00mm
5/8"
9.50mm
3/8"
IMPERIAL TYPE
(H) Character Height
(C) Blank Length
(B) North/South
(A) East West
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
1.00mm
.040"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
1.60mm
1/16"
1.50mm
1/16"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
1.60mm
1/16"
2.00mm
5/64"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
2.00mm
5/64"
2.50mm
3/32"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
2.50mm
3/32"
3.00mm
1/8"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
3.20mm
1/8"
4.00mm
5/32"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
4.00mm
5/32"
5.00mm
3/16"
22.20mm
7/8"
6.40mm
1/4"
4.80mm
3/16"
EURO TYPE
(H) Character Height
(C) Blank Length
(B) North/South
(A) East/West
1.00mm
.040"
19.00mm
3/4"
4.00mm
5/32"
1.50mm
1/16"
1.50mm
1/16"
19.00mm
3/4"
4.00mm
5/32"
1.50mm
1/16"
2.00mm
5/64"
19.00mm
3/4"
4.00mm
5/32"
2.00mm
5/64"
2.50mm
3/32"
19.00mm
3/4"
6.00mm
1/4"
2.50mm
3/32"
3.00mm
1/8"
19.00mm
3/4"
6.00mm
1/4"
3.00mm
1/8"
4.00mm
5/32"
19.00mm
3/4"
8.00mm
5/16"
4.00mm
5/32"
5.00mm
3/16"
19.00mm
3/4"
8.00mm
5/16"
5.00mm
3/16"
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