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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 amp	10V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	10 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	8597T14	0000000


		Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel



				0.0001" to 0.003"	2 amp	10V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	10 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)	8597T76	000000


				0.0001" to 0.003"	2 amp, 10 amp	10V AC, 15V AC	120	Straight Blade	2	6	100 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.)	8597T75	000000

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)	2807T17	0000000

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 1/4"	3"	100	8597T45	000000

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1 3/4"	2 1/4"	10	8597T36	000000
2 1/4"	4"	10	8597T34	00000
4"	4 1/4"	10	8597T28	00000

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"	—	3	8597T37	000000
—	—	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.)	1	8597T73	00000
—	—	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.)	1	8597T72	00000

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.)	8597T23	000000
Replacement Iron and Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	8597T16	00000
Replacement Black Oxide Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)	8597T24	00000
Replacement Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	8597T22	00000
Replacement Stainless Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	8597T21	00000
Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 fl. oz. Yield)	8597T39	00000
Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)	8597T18	00000

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, Tin	Extra Fine	Point	Felt	0.8	Push On	10	Black	1683T6	000000

Etching Stencil Developing Stations

Create messages or logos on your computer, then transfer them to stencils for use with an electrochemical etcher. To make a stencil, print your message or logo on a transfer sheet, place it in the ultraviolet exposure unit with a stencil sheet to transfer the image, then soak the stencil sheet in developer to develop the image.

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)	2807T17	0000000

Accessories and Replacements for Etching Stencil Developing Stations

Ht.	Wd.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 1/2"	2"	Vinyl Plastic	10	2807T63	000000
4"	4"	Vinyl Plastic	5	2807T65	00000
6"	5"	Vinyl Plastic	5	2807T67	00000

For Printer Type	Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Inkjet	11"	8 1/2"	10	2807T68	000000
Laser	11"	8 1/2"	10	2807T69	00000


Replacement Battery	7604K74	Pkg. of 1	00000
Replacement Stencil Developer (16 fl. oz. Bottle)	2807T61	Each	00000

Surface-Preparation Cleaners for Concrete Floors

Jug

Remove grease, oil, and dirt from your concrete floors.

Etching Cleaner—Etching cleaners prepare unfinished concrete for coating and patching. Often used in warehouses, light manufacturing facilities, and machine shops, they leave a rough, etched finish for strong coating adhesion. Pour these cleaners onto your floor and scrub with a stiff-bristle brush or broom.

								1 gal. Container
	Type	Solution Type	Approx. Coverage, ft²	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use On	For Surface Type	For Removing		Each
Etching Cleaner







				Liquids

				Jug	Water Based	400	60 to 100	Concrete	Unfinished	Dirt, Grease, Oil	94315T6	000000

Nitric Acid

Also known as technical-grade chemicals, industrial-grade chemicals like nitric acid are not suitable for food or medicinal use.

Nitric acid is used for industrial and laboratory applications such as treating wood, pickling and passivating stainless steel, cleaning electronic components, and etching metals.

ACS Reagent Grade—ACS-reagent-grade nitric acid meets quality standards set by the American Chemical Society. ACS-reagent-grade chemicals are also known as Reagent material.

	Container
	Size	Type	Material	Form	CAS No.	Specs. Met		Each
0.3%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



		500 ml	Bottle	Plastic	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K957	000000


		4.27%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



				500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K959	00000


				10%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



						500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K964	00000


						20%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



								500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K966	00000


								50%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



										500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K97	00000


										1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K971	000000
										2.5 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K972	000000


										70%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



												500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K951	000000


												1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K952	000000
												2.5 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K954	000000