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    Etching Pens

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Etching Pens.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Pens.
    Write on tools or other metal surfaces without worrying about the marks wearing off. These pens contain an acid solution that flows like ink and removes a thin layer of metal to create permanent black marks. For best results, apply to clean, dry surfaces to prevent the solution from spreading. When you’re done marking, let the solution dry completely.
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    Shape
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    Wd., mm
    Cap
    Style
    Drying Time,
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    Color
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    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, TinExtra FinePointFelt0.8Push On10Black1683T6000000

    Etchers

    Image of ProductInUse. Fixed Output Voltage Etcher Shown in Use. Front orientation. Etchers. Fixed Output Voltage.

    Fixed Output Voltage Etcher

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etchers. Fixed Output Voltage.

    Fixed Output Voltage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etchers. Adjustable Output Voltage.

    Adjustable Output Voltage

    Make permanent, clear marks on metals without heat or force to preserve your material’s structural integrity. These etchers are often used for critical marking applications such as adding identification numbers to aerospace parts.
    They come with everything you need to start etching. To operate, saturate the etching pad with solution, position your stencil on the item you’re marking, and press the pad over the stencil. The longer you hold the etcher on the stencil, the deeper the etch. After etching, clean the surface with solution neutralizer and dry the mark to prevent rust.
    Adjustable Output Voltage—Select the output voltage best suited to your metal’s conductivity for more control over the marks than fixed output voltage etchers. Lower the voltage to slow the etching process and reduce the risk of removing too much material, especially on highly conductive metals such as aluminum. Increase the voltage to leave deeper marks.
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    Output Voltage
    Type
    Etching Dp.
    Current
    Voltage
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Connection
    No. of
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    Fixed0.0001" to 0.003"2 amp10V AC, 10V DC120Straight Blade2610 Single-Use Stencil Sheets (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.)
    General Purpose Etching Solution (2-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Etching Solution Neutralizer Powder (One Pack)
    1 Etching Pad (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.)
    1 Etching Grid (7/8" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.)
    DC Voltage Adapter Clip
    Grounding Plate    		8597T140000000
    Adjustable0.0001" to 0.006"4 amp0V AC to 24V AC, 0V DC to 24V DC120Straight Blade264" Wd. × 5' Lg. Stencil Sheet Roll
    2 General Purpose Etching Solutions (2-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Etching Solution Neutralizer (2-fl. oz. Bottle)
    10 Etching Pads (3" Ht. × 1 1/2" Wd.)
    1 Handpad (3" Ht. × 1 1/2" Wd.)    		8597T31000000
    Replacements for Etchers
    Replacement Stencils
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2 1/4"3"1008597T45000000
    Replacement Etching Pads
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    Wd.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 3/4"2 1/4"108597T36000000
    2 1/4"4"108597T3400000
    4"4 1/4"108597T2800000
    Etching Grids for Fixed Output Voltage Etchers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Grids.
    Attach to the base of the marking head to conduct electricity on fixed output voltage etchers. Select the grid size based on the size of your marking.
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    Wd.
    Dp.
    Includes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7/8"1 3/4"7/8"Two mounting screws38597T37000000
    2"2 1/4"3/8"5 Single-Use Stencil Sheets (3 1/2" Ht. × 4" Wd.)
    5 Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)
    Two mounting screws    		18597T7300000
    2 1/4"3 3/4"3/8"5 Single-Use Stencil Sheets (4" Ht. × 4 1/2" Wd.)
    5 Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.)
    Two mounting screws    		18597T7200000
    Replacement Etching Solution and Replacement Etching Solution Neutralizers
    Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 fl. oz. Yield)—Neutralizer removes etching solution residue from your metal marking surface after etching.
    Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)—Neutralizer removes etching solution residue from your metal marking surface after etching.
    Each
    Replacement Aluminum Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)8597T23000000
    Replacement Iron and Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)8597T1600000
    Replacement Black Oxide Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)8597T2400000
    Replacement Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)8597T2200000
    Replacement Stainless Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)8597T2100000
    Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 fl. oz. Yield)8597T3900000
    Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)8597T1800000
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