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Creators, blacksmiths, and artists use touchmark stamps to add a small signature mark to their finished pieces. The touchmark is an identifier or signature that proudly proclaims the creator of the pieces. Steel touchmark stamps are ideal for...
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Used to identify the manufacturer of the tool, tool makers' marks can be whimsical and ornate, no-nonsense and simple, or anything in-between.
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In addition to the number of direct part marking machinery options that Durable offers, some direct part marking methods also require additional...
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On more than a few occasions, we have been asked about custom metal embossing stamps, what they are, and how they are used. In the world of direct...
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Used to mark materials like wood, cork, leather, plastics, paper, rubber, and more, branding irons are a marking solution that can be found across...
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Typically used to identify a specific welder and company, welder identification hand stamps need to leave long-lasting, clear marks.
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In August 2023, Honeywell made a significant announcement that sent ripples through the thermal printing industry. The company declared its intent to...
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Metal stamps made to order open up the world of customization for artisans and craftspeople who want to add their personal touch, leave their...
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Allan Broughman owns Broughman Gun Shop in Covington, VA, and is a gun expert specializing in restoring guns and building custom rifles. For the last...
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Typically used to print alphanumeric text, serial numbers, time and date, logos, and barcodes, portable metal marking machines allow users to make...
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Metal stamps come in all shapes and sizes and are easily customizable, which is why they are a popular marking solution for stainless steel. Whether...
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Stamping presses combine the customization of steel stamps, type, and dies with medium- to high-volume repeatability in an easy-to-use marking...
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Durable Technologies has been around for a long time, and one of our favorite types of portable stamping tools for industrial part marking is the...
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Direct part marking food packaging often requires the marking components to have specific properties. Ink for food packaging needs to meet a few key...
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Choosing the appropriate solution that works best for your specific marking application can be challenging, but once you've identified the most...
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If you're looking to personalize your product by adding your name, monogram, or company logo, hot stamping is a tried and true direct part marking...
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A common handheld marking tool is an automatic spring-loaded center punch. This tool produces a dimple, characters, or small symbols in a workpiece...
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Portable and lightweight, hand-held inkjet printer guns allow users to directly mark substrates in the field with a portable, easy-to-use, hand-held...
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We recently received a request to manufacture a custom-made steel stamp with a knurled finish. While we have produced similar stamps in the past (for...
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In the world of animal husbandry and hide processing, precision and permanence are critical. Serrated character hand stamps stand out among the tools...
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One of our most popular marking solutions is the hand stamp. Steel hand stamps are versatile and long-lasting, made from a special grade of tool...
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Branding irons, those iconic emblems of craftsmanship, hold a unique role in the world of marking materials. Picture a craftsman meticulously etching...
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Permanent marking on metal, whether stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, or copper, presents a couple of unique challenges but can be...
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Hand stamping presses are easy-to-use, low-maintenance marking solutions that can be found in a wide range of industries and settings.
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Durable Technologies' customers continually push us to discover new and creative ways to address challenges in the process of identifying parts....
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From low volume artisan shops to high volume industrial settings, direct part marking is used to add aesthetic touches, makers marks, required...
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There are many reasons to mark plastic, but with the increasing popularity of plastic packaging, for everything from milk to motor oil, it’s no...
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In the world of craftsmanship and industry, precision and permanence are often paramount. When it comes to marking various materials, steel hand...
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In the ever-evolving manufacturing world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. We recently had the opportunity to speak with a key player in the...
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In the world of manufacturing and industry, marking and identification play a crucial role. From tracking products throughout the supply chain to...
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What is Roll Marking? Roll marking is a type of marking method that uses a roll die mounted on a roll marking press, engine lathe, turret lathe, or...
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Ideal for use in many types of marking machines, our roll dies combine the flexibility of customization with the long life and durable construction...
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For small businesses, craftsmen, and artisans, direct part marking customization is an excellent way to differentiate their products.
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Most often used in the sheet metal industry, custom embossing dies allow users to create permanent, raised marks.
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Would your dog like to eat cake? Wouldn't every dog like a cake treat made just for them?? Kelly Costello thinks they would, so she started a company...
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Stan-Den Tool in Van Buren, AR buys A2 Steel Stamping Dies from Durable Technologies that they use to stamp metal parts for large HVAC manufacturers...
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Metal letter hand stamps are easy to use and allow users to mark static letter sequences onto a variety of materials with little setup.
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C&C Metals, located in West Boylston, MA, had a problem. How would they direct part mark the end of a very expensive custom ship drive shaft and get...
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There are a couple of portable marking machine options for applications where marking needs to be done in the field, or applications where a...
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From cartoners to tube fillers to hot stamp date coders, high-quality replacement metal type for packaging and date code machinery creates crisp,...
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Inkjet coders are the most versatile date coding machines available. Depending on your budget, specific marking requirements, and the volume of parts...
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Ideal for high volume, repetitive indent marking applications, pneumatic impact presses utilize hand controls to operate the press which powerfully...
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Typically used for printing dates, prices, lots, and bar codes on flexible packaging substrates, thermal transfer printers and ribbons are a...
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Everything needs a package. Every package needs marking for identification and traceability. Durable Technologies provides package marking solutions...
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Steel hand stamps allow for years of customization and long-lasting tracking marks to be made in nearly any material.
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Steel stamps provide a means to permanently mark metal parts and products with identifying information such as serial numbers, part numbers, model...
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If a referral is the highest compliment a customer can give a manufacturing partner, then we appreciate the compliment from Foster Manufacturing Co.
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A blacksmith's touchmark is the final detail that pulls a project together. A touchmark identifies the artisan who created the item, allows the end...
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Natural rubber stamps are a popular marking method and, when you are considering using a natural rubber stamp it is common to look for information...
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When an application necessitates marking on plastic surfaces, a permanent ink stamp emerges as a highly effective marking solution. These stamps are...
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AFM Engineering, located in Santa Ana, CA, specializes in refurbishing, rebuilding, and selling hot stamping and other manufacturing processing...
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For 40 years, John Wilberg has been building and re-building classic German cars. His customers spend a lot of time and money on their cars - their...
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Whether stamping a serial number or adding your own personal touchmark, many different types of marking tools are available to meet any direct part...
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Custom hand stamps, as an affordable and long-lasting customization tool, have a long history of allowing makers from a huge variety of industries to...
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Durable Technologies' pneumatic impact presses are simple to set up, easy to operate, and offer excellent repeatability. They provide significant...
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Vintage Editions is a specialty wood manufacturing company located in the foothills of North Carolina. They produce a variety of boxes, beer cases,...
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Hot stamping or foil stamping is a printing method where metal hot stamp dies are transferred at high temperatures to the surface being marked. The...
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For companies certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), the API quality stamp is a mark of pride and a commitment to quality.
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, located in West Columbia, SC, is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company specializing in producing affordable...
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Hot foil stamping is a popular marking solution for a wide range of applications. Our pigmented hot stamping foils (most commonly used for date...
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John Pegg, creator and owner of Kerosene Fragrances in Marysville, Michigan had a problem. His elbow hurt.
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One of Durable Technologies' long-time customers is a global leader in manufacturing generic respiratory medications. Their products are available to...
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From large stamps meant to leave maker's marks in metal to delicate hand stamps for jewelry creation, custom metal stamps come in all shapes and...
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Gabriel Hargett, Oowee Products Founder, needed some to add some large monogramming to his personalized items and he knew just who to call to get the...
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When a Manufacturing Engineer at a large manufacturing company needed a unique part identification system he came to the experts at Durable...
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"You provided the best service that I've received since entering this business." We love our customers and work hard to provide a great service and...
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Metal stamps and custom steel dies are some of the best and most flexible steel marking tools available.
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Life is just a little bit sweeter for the folks at Sugar Bob's Finest Kind in Rutland, Vermont after finding a solution for their missing metal...
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Megan Hammock, the Buyer at South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, needed replacement white ribbon for their hot stamping process and their previous...
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As any parent of an 18-year-old boy knows, it is hard to find the right Christmas present for them. Katie Bradds in Nashville, TN came up with a...
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American Iron Works (AIW) located in Yukon, OK, is a leading supplier in the high-pressure hose and pipe restraint business. They design, test, and...
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Not every marking application can be accomplished on a manufacturing conveyor line. Often, materials and items are too large or bulky to be marked...
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Softline Brand Partners, located in Minneapolis, MN, is a leather goods manufacturer dedicated to creating premium products like wallets, Dopp kits,...
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People that are music fans know and love classic artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Tom Petty. If you are a guitar player and you...
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Package date coding is a popular marking solution across a wide range of industries. Why? Because there are an almost unlimited number of variations...
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Girard Equipment Inc., located in Vero Beach, FL, manufactures pressure relief vents, valves for tanker trucks, and a wide variety of other cast and...
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Rustick Knives, in Fayettesville, NC, is run by Jack Stottlemire, a disabled veteran and small business owner. He is committed to creating the...
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From TTO flexible packaging to carton coding, Durable Technologies provides our customers with a one-stop solution for printing production dates,...
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No matter what your hot stamping or imprinting application, Durable Technologies designs, manufactures, and supplies an extensive array of hot stamp...
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Branding is a practical and economical way to permanently mark almost any material besides metal and glass. Wood is frequently branded to advertise a...
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Durable Technologies' two divisions have been in business for over 100 years combined but Union Manufacturing Company can top that. Originally...
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Sometimes your customer puts you in a bind, delaying a project and then when approved, expects you to make up for all of the lost time spent awaiting...
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Durable Technologies creates custom metal stamps for leather and many other materials. Our stamps can be made with simple or complex text, logos, and...
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Used to mark required information directly onto a variety of packaging materials, our hand held ink jet printers are a versatile marking solution.
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The world is changing quickly. Compliance with state-by-state regulations for THC, CBD, hemp oil and other cannabis products are becoming more...
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Wire marking is one of the most difficult direct part marking applications you will run across.
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Branding is a simple solution for creating deep, permanent marks into a wide range of materials. Using a custom branding iron for rubber marking...
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Roll marking is an excellent solution for industrial applications where the part or marking surface is too delicate or prone to damage to be marked...
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Hot foil stamping machine letters allow users to create permanent marks on a wide range of substrates.
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Using steel stamps for metal marking is an excellent way to create crisp, clear marks and is a versatile enough marking solution to be adaptable...
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Custom branding irons are an ideal marking solution for creating long-lasting, deep impressions into leather.
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Portable inkjet marking machines allow users to print things like alphanumeric text, bar codes, date codes, serial numbers, and other important...
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Used to mark trademarks, logos, and more on materials as diverse as cheese and tires, branding is a permanent marking solution ideal for low to...
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Package date coding is a popular marking solution across a wide range of industries. With multiple date coder options available date coding is a...
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Hot stamping is a versatile marking method that allows for easy customization on a variety of substrates. Requests for personalization and...
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Ink jet coding and marking is a versatile marking solution providing both inline and mobile marking options suited for a variety of surfaces and...
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Since there's usually more than one way to mark a part, users are often faced with determining which marking method is most appropriate for their...
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Our letter number series steel hand stamps offer users an ideal solution for directly marking static number sequences onto parts.
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Durable Technologies' pneumatic impact presses offer users an easy to use and simple to set up high volume part marking option with excellent...
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Brass type from Durable Technologies is an economical, general purpose type for marking most non-metal materials such as books, leather, plastics,...
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Ideal for high volume applications, pneumatic impact presses combine the customization options of pneumatic press dies with a turnkey marking...
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Stephanie Dean is the Production Planning/Purchasing Manager for Omega Optical and she had a problem. The supplier of brass type they used to mark...
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Hot stamping has long been a go-to method for marking a range of substrates. Versatility and ease of use make hot stamping an attractive direct part...
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Brandt Hewitt, founder and CEO of Hume, a San Francisco based furniture design and architectural fabrication studio, needed a custom metal stamp...
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From individual makers and artisans who want to add a lasting signature to their creations, to industrial manufacturers who need part numbers to...
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Royce Leather Gifts, located in Secaucus, NJ, has been creating memorable custom leather goods since 1974. This family-owned business specializes in...
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When selecting a pneumatic press, there are a few specifications that you should consider to ensure that you are selecting the correct press for your...
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Jacob King is the owner of Tall Pine Forge in Holly Springs, North Carolina and specializes in forging 18th century colonial ironwork; a blacksmith...
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What is a Touchmark? A touchmark is a small mark that is applied to a handmade product. Typically, blacksmiths use a touchmark as a way to identify...
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Steel stamps are an ideal tool for making a touchmark because they offer a long-lasting, cost-effective tool that can be easily customized. Adding a...
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Recently, a large international firm specializing in welding inspections found Durable Technologies through an internet search and reached out to us...
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Dot peen marking, often referred to as pin stamp marking, is a direct part marking process used to mark alphanumeric characters, logos, 2D data...
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Impact presses are popular marking solutions because they are simple to set up, easy to operate, low maintenance, and offer excellent repeatability....
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Hot stamping is capable of creating vibrant, permanent marks on a wide variety of substrates. To get the best results when hot stamping, however, it...
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OEM thermal transfer printers heat-coated thermal transfer ribbons to create an image in the areas where the ribbon has been heated. After heat has...
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Electric branding irons are one of the most cost-effective ways to permanently mark nearly any surface material. Aside from glass and metal, branding...
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For many artisans, the ability to permanently mark their products is a balancing act of efficiency, quality, and affordability. There are many direct...
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Dot peen marking, often referred to as pin stamping, is a direct part marking method that creates precise, low stress dot patterns. Used to mark...
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Metal stamps and dies are some of the best steel marking tools available. One of the greatest advantages of metal marking stamps is their...
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Steel type offers users interchangeable text for a variety of marking and traceability applications. Durable manufactures a number of different...
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Custom steel hand stamps make customization easy without complicated machinery or tools. Made from long-lasting, durable steel, our hand stamps are a...
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Metal marking presses are an ideal solution for applications where short cycle times are demanded but other marking methods don’t fit the bill. They...
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Eagle Tool Group, located in Springboro, PA, manufactures forged C-Clamps, bridge clamps, and T-slot bolts and needs to add permanent, deep, direct...
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New Source Corporation, located in Orlando, Florida is a stocking distributor of raw materials, primarily used in the aerospace industry, including...
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Jason Ross owns Artemas Quibble, located in Brooklyn, NY, and they design jewelry and accessories. Jason adds a major twist to his creations: he...
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Glen Dobi, owner of Dobi Associates, developer of the CedarCraft product line of custom garden planters, has some pretty demanding customers so their...
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Oowee Products of Asheville, NC creates custom, hand-crafted, leather sleeves for mugs and other beer accessories. Recently, they partnered with a...
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Mustang Motorcycle Products, LLC is a worldwide leader in the design and construction of the highest quality and most comfortable motorcycle seats...
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We’ve seen other manufacturers like Neudecker Manufacturing in Winchester, Indiana come and go, but our dedication and experience has seen Durable...
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Steel type makes an excellent permanent marking solution for any application where interchangeable information is required, and steel type holders...
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All-purpose utility type and heavy-duty slotted type are used in industrial marking applications where interchangeable information is required.
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Durable Technologies' steel type is unmatched in durability and safety.
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Inspection stamps play an important role in many industries as tools for ensuring quality control.
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Finding a complete marking solution that satisfies all of an application's requirements can be tricky; however, combining reliable and long lasting...
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One of our most popular marking solutions is the steel hand stamp.
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Hand-held inkjet printers are ideal for marking applications where clear, permanent marks and portability are a must.
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Custom steel dies and steel hand stamps are ideal for marking blades and knives with text, logos, and designs.
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When Marlo Thomas of That Girl fame wanted to surprise her fellow actors and actresses in the off-Broadway comedy Clever Little Lies with an...
