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Industrial Mil Spec Inks

inksBelow are some of our industrial grade inks. We supply inks for virtually any application - inquire if you do not find what you are looking for. Most of these inks are available from 4 oz. bottles to 55 gallon drums.

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General Purpose Solvent Based Inks

#1250 All-Purpose Air Dry Ink for Non-Porous Surfaces 

  • The #1250 All Purpose Air Dry Ink is ideal for use in our Mark II Stamp Pad. Creates rub resistant, waterproof imprints on glass, plastic, metal, polypropylene, rubber, and other hard to mark non-porous surfaces. Imprint dries in under 20 seconds on most substrates. 
  • Meets Government Specification TT-I-1795A, Type I, and A-A-208, Rev. B Type I.
  • Dry Time: >30 seconds
  • Suggested for use in the Mark II Stamp Pad or our metal industrial stamp pads with natural rubber stamps.
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Green, White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, and Silver

#199 All-Purpose Air Dry Ink for Non-Porous Surfaces (Slower Dry Time)

  • Similar to the #1250 Ink but with a slower drying time for applications that require the ink to stay moist in a stamp pad longer. Waterproof with excellent adhesion on aluminum, cellophane, metal, photos, and other coated papers.
  • Dry Time: >60 seconds
  • Suggested for use with hand held rubber stamps, roller coders, and other applications that involve exposure to air.
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Green, White, and Yellow

#191 All-Purpose Ink for Rubber and Other Flexible Surfaces

  • Slower drying than the #1250 and #199 inks. The pigmented white ink is ideal for use on rubber and other flexible surfaces.
  • Dry Time: >90 seconds
  • Both dye and pigment systems are recommended for self-inking stamp pads and inspection stamps.
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Green, White, and Yellow

#433 Pigmented Ink for Non-Porous Surfaces

  • The #433 Ink is our stock pigmented ink. Available in vivid colors, it provides excellent adhesion on treated polyethylene and most all non-porous surfaces.
  • Dry Time: >30 seconds
  • Suggested for use in the Mark II Stamp Pad with natural rubber stamps.
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, White, and Yellow

#440 Solvent Resistant Ink 

  • #440 is designed to resist alcohol, freon, degreasers, cleaning fluids, trichlorethylene, soap and water. The longer the imprint is given to dry, the more resistant the impression becomes. Suggested applications include metal, plastic, printed circuit boards, polyethylene and polypropylene.
  • Dry Time: >30 seconds
  • Suggested for use with natural rubber stamps and opaque pads.
  • Colors: Black, Red, and White

Epoxy Based and Solvent Resistant Inks

#6050 Two Part Epoxy Ink

  • A two component epoxy system developed to be the most permanent ink available to mark on a wide range of difficult to mark substrates. Ideal for marking ceramics, phenolics, polyesters, melamine, silicones, ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This ink is resistant to solvents, chemicals, and hydrocarbons and will withstand temperatures in excess of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the only ink that meets Government Specification           A-A-56032 (formerly MIL-I-43553.) Requires addition of catalyst immediately prior to use. Ink and catalyst sold together as a set.
  • Dry Time: Ink dries to handle in 6-8 hours. Curing time can be shortened by adding heat. 4-7 days are required for maximum adhesion and chemical resistance. 
  • Suggested for use with offset and direct marking machines or natural rubber hand stamp by spreading the ink out into a small thin film with a brayer on an inkplate or glass.
  • Colors: Black and White 
  • Available in 1/2 oz. clip-paks and by the quart

#6459 One Part Epoxy Ink

  • #6459 is a one part epoxy ink but does not meet Government Specification A-A-56032. It does resist most solvents and degreasers and is made with a true epoxy resin. This ink does meet General Dynamics specification 5-79055, B.
  • Dry Time: 10 seconds to the touch. Becomes permanent within 4 hours.
  • Suggested for use with a roller coder, semi-flexo printer, or natural rubber hand stamp with MARK II, Opaque, or stone pad.
  • Colors: Black and White 

#440 Solvent Resistant Ink

  • #440 is designed to resist alcohol, freon, degreasers, cleaning fluids, trichlorethylene, soap and water. The longer the imprint is given to dry, the more resistant the impression becomes. Suggested applications include metal, plastic, printed circuit boards, polyethylene and polypropylene.
  • Dry Time: >30 seconds
  • Suggested for use with natural rubber stamps and opaque pads.
  • Colors: Black, Red, and White

Paper Marking

#5127 Rubber Stamp Ink
  • Surfaces: Paper, corrugated, Kraft paper, clay coated paper and labels.
  • Drying Time: Very fast - depending on the absorbency of the material being printed.
  • Characteristics: This heavier water soluble ink stays wet in a selk-inker or stamp pad and makes sharp, clear impressions which dry instantly through absorption. AERO #5127 will not affect polymer dyes and it meets the U.S.
  • Department of Agriculture guidelines for use on food packaging.
  • Colors: Over 24 colors available
  • Suggested Application: Self-inker, hand stamp with foam or cloth covered felt pad.

Food Packaging

#119 Ink for Food Packaging
  • #119 Ink for Food Packaging uses raw materials that meet the USDA requirements for use on barrier food packaging. This ink is fast drying and suitable for use on all non-porous food packaging.
  • Drying Time: >20 seconds
  • Suggested for use with natural rubber stamps and opaque pads.
  • Colors: Black 
#992 Ink for Frozen Food Packaging
  • #992 Ink for Frozen Food is a waterproof ink with excellent adhesion under the harshest conditions. Ink is suitable for use on poly bags, metal and waxed paper, and will imprint through layers of moisture. Imprint will remain intact during refrigeration. #992 uses raw materials that meet the USDA requirements for use on barrier food packaging.
  • Drying Time: >45 seconds
  • Suggested for use with natural rubber stamps and opaque pads.
  • Colors: Black 

Industrial Stencil Inks

#42M Roll On Stencil Ink
  • #42M Ink is a pigmented ink originally designed for use on steel drums but provides excellent resistance to outdoor weather conditions on all concrete and metal. Meets Government Specification TT-I-1795A, Type I & Type IV, and A-A-208, Rev. B Type I & Type IV.
  • Dry Time: 3-5 minutes
  • Suggested for use with a foam pad and rubber stencil roller or fountain roller. Can also be used for rubber stamping by hand.
  • Colors: Black, Blue, and White
#6555 Roll On Stencil Ink
  • #6555 Roll On Stencil Ink is a good all purpose stencil ink that is similar to our #42M but with a quicker drying time. It provides excellent adhesion and weather resistance but dries in under 30 seconds. Meets Government Specification TT-I-1795A, Type I & Type IV, and A-A-208, Rev. B Type I & Type IV.
  • Dry Time: >30 seconds
  • Suggested for use with a foam pad and rubber stencil roller or fountain roller. Can also be used for rubber stamping by hand.
  • Colors: Black and White