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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.
    Tip
    For Use On
    Size
    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

    Etching Solution Neutralizers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Solution Neutralizers.
    Clean etching solution residue from etched surfaces to prevent corrosion and rust.
    For Use On
    Container
    Size, fl. oz.
    Each
    Aluminum, Copper, Black-Oxide Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium168597T18000000

    Etchers

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

    Fixed Output Voltage Etcher

    Shown in Use

    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.
    Output
    Electrical
    Output Voltage
    Adjustability
    Etching Dp.
    Current
    Voltage
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Each
    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
    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.
    Ht.
    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

    Etching Pads

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Etching Pads.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Pads.
    Cover the marking head of your etcher with these soft, absorbent pads. They hold and disperse etching solution over the area you want to mark. Choose a pad size that’s large enough to cover the metal marking head of your electrochemical etcher.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1 3/4"2 1/4"Felt108597T36000000
    2 1/4"4"Felt108597T3400000
    4"4 1/4"Felt108597T2800000

    Etching Solution

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Etching Solution.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Solution.
    Direct electrical current from your etcher to the surface being marked. Apply this solution to your etching pad, then place the etcher over the stencil on your material. Most solutions require a neutralizer (sold separately) to clean the surface after marking to prevent corrosion or rust.
    General Purpose Etching Solution—Mark on a wide range of metals with a single solution. To achieve deeper marks on metals such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel, use a solution that is specific to that metal.
    Noncorrosive General Purpose Etching Solution—Won’t leave behind any residue and poses no risk of corrosion or rust, even without a neutralizer. This solution is halogen-free, chloride-free, and meets MIL-STD 792E, which makes it safe for use in environments most sensitive to corrosion, such as nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries.
    Etching Solution
    Etching Solution
    Neutralizers
    For Use On (Max.
    Etching Dp.)
    Mil. Spec.
    Container
    Size, fl. oz.
    Each
    Each
    Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.01")—88597T230000008597T18000000
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.01")—88597T24000008597T1800000
    Copper (0.01")
    Brass (0.01")
    Bronze (0.01")    		—168597T22000008597T1800000
    Stainless Steel (0.01")—168597T21000008597T1800000
    Titanium (0.01")—169564N112000008597T1800000
     
    General Purpose Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.002")
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.002")
    Brass (0.002")
    Bronze (0.002")
    Copper (0.002")
    Iron (0.01")
    Stainless Steel (0.002")
    Steel (0.01")
    Titanium (0.002")    		—168597T16000008597T1800000
     
    Noncorrosive General Purpose Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.002")
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.002")
    Brass (0.002")
    Bronze (0.002")
    Copper (0.002")
    Iron (0.002")
    Stainless Steel (0.002")
    Steel (0.002")
    Titanium (0.002")    		MIL-STD-792169564N11100000———0
     
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