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    Brass Quick-Align Character Stencils

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stencils. Brass Quick-Align Character Stencils.
    Choose only the characters you need from 0-9, A-Z, period, comma, dash, &, and blank spaces. Characters interlock for easy alignment and even spacing. Made of brass, these stencils outlast plastic stencils and are rigid so they’re easy to maneuver.
    Character
    Ht.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Material
    Choose a Character
    Each
    Inch
    1/2"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T6100000
    1"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T370000
    2"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T380000
    3"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T440000
    4"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T480000
    5"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T550000
    6"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( ), Period with Double Blank (. )1533T590000
    8"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( )1533T2200000
    10"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( )1533T2300000
    12"1/64"Brass0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Period (.), Comma (,), Dash (-), Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Double Blank ( )1533T2400000
     

    Fastener-Mount Characters

    Choose only the characters you need from 0-9 and A-Z. Screw or nail these metal characters to your surface.
    Brass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Characters. Fastener-Mount Characters, Brass.
    1/64" Character Thickness—1/64" thick characters are thin and flexible enough to mount to curved surfaces, such as utility poles.
    Character
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Appearance
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Choose a Character
    Each
    1 1/2"1/64"PolishedYesYes0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z1549T1700000
    2"1/64"PolishedYesYes0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z1549T180000
    3"1/64"PolishedYesYes0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z1549T1900000
    4"1/64"PolishedYesYes0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 91549T6800000

    Brass Quick-Align Character Stencil Sets

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stencils. Brass Quick-Align Character Stencil Sets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stencils. Brass Quick-Align Character Stencil Sets.
    Choose a range of characters from 0-9, A-Z, period, comma, dash, apostrophe, and &. Characters interlock for easy alignment and even spacing. Made of brass, these stencils outlast plastic stencils and are rigid so they’re easy to maneuver.
    Character
    Ht.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Includes
    Each
    Number Characters
    1/2"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T11000000
    1"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T1300000
    2"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T1500000
    3"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T1700000
    4"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T1800000
    5"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T1900000
    6"1/64"One each of 1-9, Dash (-), and Period (.)
    Two each of 0 and Double Blank ( )    		1624T2100000
    8"1/64"One each of 0-9 and Period (.)
    Two each of Double Blank ( )    		1624T22000000
    10"1/64"One each of 0-9 and Period (.)
    Two each of Double Blank ( )    		1624T23000000
    12"1/64"One each of 0-9 and Period (.)
    Two each of Double Blank ( )    		1624T24000000
     
    Letter Characters
    1/2"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T1100000
    1"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T1300000
    2"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T1500000
    3"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T1700000
    4"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T1800000
    5"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T19000000
    6"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), Dash (-), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T21000000
    8"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Blank ( ), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T22000000
    10"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Blank ( ), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T23000000
    12"1/64"One each of A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Blank ( ), and Double Blank ( )
    Two each of Period (.)    		1623T2400000000
     
    Letter-and-Number Characters
    1/2"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T6100000
    1"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T6300000
    2"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T6500000
    3"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T67000000
    4"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T68000000
    5"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T69000000
    6"1/64"One each of Q, Apostrophe ('), Comma (,), and Dash (-)
    Two each of B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 2-9, Ampersand (&), and Double Blank ( )
    Three each of A, I, N, O, S, 0, 1, Period (.), and Blank ( )
    Four each of E    		1625T7000000
     

    Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags

    Specify numbers and letters to label equipment or parts in your facility (three lines maximum, 10 characters per line, including spaces). The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high. Characters are stamped on one side.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Round.
    Brass—Brass tags withstand abrasion and wear better than aluminum tags.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Diameter
    1-49
    50-Up
    Brass0.04"Black1,8003/16"1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2"1538T550000000000
    Octagon
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Octagon.
    Brass—Brass tags withstand abrasion and wear better than aluminum tags.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    1-49
    50-Up
    Brass0.04"Black1,8003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"1538T560000000000
    Square
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Square.
    Brass—Brass tags withstand abrasion and wear better than aluminum tags.
    Each
    Material
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Height × Width
    1-49
    50-Up
    Brass0.04"Black1,8003/16"1 1/4" × 1 1/4", 1 1/2" × 1 1/2"1538T570000000000
    Oval
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tags. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Metal Tags, Oval.
    Brass—Brass tags withstand abrasion and wear better than aluminum tags.
    Each
    Material
    Height ×
    Width
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hole
    Dia.
    1-49
    50-Up
    Brass1 7/16" × 1"0.04"Black1,8003/16"1538T1480000000000

    Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Specify a message to label equipment or parts in a facility (up to three lines, 10 characters per line, including spaces). Provide a color where applicable. The largest character size will be used, up to 1/2" high.
    Brass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Message Plates. Made-to-Order Identically Numbered and Lettered Message Plates, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Brass message plates withstand abrasion and wear better than aluminum message plates.
    Mounting Holes
    Each
    Style
    Shape
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Message
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    1-49
    50-Up
    AOval1"1 7/8"0.04"Black1,80021/8"1 1/2"1576T2290000000000
    AOval1 3/16"2 1/16"0.04"Black1,80021/8"1 3/4"1576T22800000000
    BRectangle5/8"2 1/2"0.04"Black1,80021/8"2 1/4"1576T22600000000
    CRectangle1 7/16"3 1/16"0.04"Black1,80021/8"2 3/4"1576T22700000000

    Fastener-Mount Character Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Characters. Fastener-Mount Character Sets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Characters. Fastener-Mount Character Sets.
    Choose a range of characters from 0-9 and A-Z. These thin, flexible metal characters can be fastened to flat or curved surfaces, such as utility poles.
    Character
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Includes
    Appearance
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Brass
     
    Number Characters
    1 1/2"1/64"One each of 0-9PolishedYesYes1549T87000000
     
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