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    Steel Type and Holders

    Steel Type and Holders for Industrial Part Identification

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    Steel Type and Holders for Industrial Part Identification

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jun 23, 2026 @ 09:06 AM

    A university key shop can hold thousands of padlocks, lock cylinders, and keys that look nearly identical. Lose track of which key fits which...

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    How Steel Type Hot Stamping Solves Unique Part Identification Challenges

    Matt Martin: Tue, Apr 07, 2026 @ 09:04 AM

    When a part requires a permanent, one-of-a-kind mark — whether it tracks a research animal, a forged component, or an injection-molded assembly — hot...

    Hot Stamping Brass and Steel Type and Dies Plastic Steel Type and Holders Agriculture Custom ID Tags Testimonial
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    Steel Type and Steel Type Holder Options

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    Steel Type and Steel Type Holder Options

    Matt Martin: Wed, Nov 30, 2016 @ 08:11 AM

    Steel type offers users interchangeable text for a variety of marking and traceability applications. Durable manufactures a number of different...

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    Industrial Steel Type: Slotted and Utility Type Explained

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    Industrial Steel Type: Slotted and Utility Type Explained

    Matt Martin: Tue, Feb 23, 2016 @ 12:02 PM

    All-purpose utility type and heavy-duty slotted type are used in industrial marking applications where interchangeable information is required.

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    Engraved Steel Type and Holders for Wire Marking

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    Engraved Steel Type and Holders for Wire Marking

    Matt Martin: Tue, Apr 14, 2015 @ 10:04 AM

    Sandvik Materials Technology NAFTA is a leading manufacturer of welding wire and rod in a wide range of materials including stainless steels and...

    Marking Tools and Supplies Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Steel Type Holders Testimonial
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    Steel Type from Durable Hits the Mark for Packaging Machinery

    Matt Martin: Tue, Dec 03, 2013 @ 09:12 AM

    Packaging Machinery in Orange, NJ produces new cartoning equipment along with re-building used systems. These cartoning lines are used for consumer...

    OEM Type Package Date Coding Packaging Marking Packaging Pharmaceutical Markem Type Coding Type and Dies Food and Beverage Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Carton Coders Testimonial
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    Metal Stamps vs Steel Type

    Matt Martin: Tue, Sep 24, 2013 @ 09:09 AM

    Metal Stamps Metal stamps and dies are some of the best steel marking tools available. Steel stamps can be used for impact marking machines, punch...

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    Marking Solutions Fundamentals: Metal Type

    Matt Martin: Wed, Feb 06, 2013 @ 13:02 PM

    One of the most common part marking solutions available today is metal type. Metal type is used across a wide variety of industries and for many...

    Steel Stamps and Dies Marking Tools and Supplies Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Steel Type Holders
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    Coil & Spring Manufacturer Uses Steel Type For Product Identification

    Matt Martin: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @ 10:11 AM

    A long time customer of Durable Technologies is a leading manufacturer of coils and springs that are hot wound or cold wound. The springs are all...

    Automotive Steel Stamps and Dies Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Steel Type Holders Metal Fabrication Agriculture Aerospace Construction Defense Testimonial
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    Helpful Tips for Marking Parts with Steel Hand Stamps

    Matt Martin: Tue, Nov 06, 2012 @ 10:11 AM

    Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when using a hand stamp or handheld steel type holder to mark parts:

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