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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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    For Use On
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    Shape
    Type
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    Cap
    Style
    Drying Time,
    sec.
    Color
    Each
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, TinExtra FinePointFelt0.8Push On10Black1683T6000000

    Etchers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etchers.
    Mark surfaces with handwritten messages, designs, or logos. Draw your message on a stencil sheet using a scriber or other sharp point, then place the stencil on your metal marking surface. To transfer the message, wet the pad on the etcher with etching solution and press it over the stencil, then touch the grounding wire to your marking surface to activate the solution. Marks are black. Use the included DC voltage adapter clip to make clear and frosted marks.
    Output
    Electrical
    Etching Dp.
    Current
    Voltage
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Each
    Iron and Steel
    0.0001" to 0.003"2 amp10V AC120Straight Blade2610 Small Stencil Sheets (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.)
    Iron and Steel Etching Solution (2-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack)
    One DC Voltage Adapter Clip
    One Etcher
    One Grounding Plate    		8597T140000000
     
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    0.0001" to 0.003"2 amp10V AC120Straight Blade2610 Small Etching Pads (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.)
    100 Small Stencil Sheets (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.)
    3 Small Etching Grids (7/8" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.)
    Aluminum Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Black Oxide Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Iron and Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Neutralizer (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack)
    One DC Voltage Adapter Clip
    One Etcher
    One Grounding Plate
    Plastic Carrying Case
    Stainless Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)    		8597T76000000
    0.0001" to 0.003"2 amp, 10 amp10V AC, 15V AC120Straight Blade26100 Small Stencil Sheets (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.)
    5 Medium Stencil Sheets (3-1/2" Ht. x 4 1/4" Wd.)
    5 Large Stencil Sheets (4" Ht. × 4 1/2" Wd.)
    Aluminum Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Black Oxide Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (4-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Five Large Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.)
    Five Medium Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)
    Iron and Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Neutralizer (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Neutralizer Powder Mix (One Pack)
    One Grounding Plate
    One Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)
    One Medium Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 2 1/2" Wd.)
    One Small Etching Grid (7/8" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.)
    Plastic Carrying Case
    Stainless Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Two DC Voltage Adapter Clips
    Two Etchers
    Two Small Etching Pads (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.)    		8597T75000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Etchers
    Etching Stencil Kits
    Includes
    Each
    10 Large Vinyl Stencil Sheets (6" Ht. × 5" Wd.)
    Developing Tray
    Digital Timer (Battery Not Included)
    Exposure Tray
    Four Developer Sponges
    Printer Transfer Sheets (Three Each for Inkjet and Laser Printers)
    Stencil Developer (16-fl. oz. Bottle)
    Ultraviolet Exposure Unit (12" Ht. × 6" Wd. × 5" Dp., 120V AC, 6-ft. Cord with Two-Prong Plug)    		2807T170000000
    Replacement Stencils
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2 1/4"3"1008597T45000000
    Replacement Etching Pads
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 3/4"2 1/4"108597T36000000
    2 1/4"4"108597T3400000
    4"4 1/4"108597T2800000
    Replacement Etching Grids
    Etching grids allow precise alignment of your stencil on your marking surface.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Includes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7/8"1 3/4"—38597T37000000
    ——1 Medium Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 1 3/4" Wd.), 5 Medium Stencil Sheets (3 1/2" Ht. × 4" Wd.), Five Medium Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)18597T7300000
    ——1 Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.), 5 Large Stencil Sheets (4" Ht. × 4 1/2" Wd.), Five Large Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.)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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