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    Scribe-Enhancing Marking Fluids

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Scribe-Enhancing Marking Fluids, Applicator-Top Can.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Scribe-Enhancing Marking Fluids, Can.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Scribe-Enhancing Marking Fluids, Bottle.

    Applicator-Top

    Can

    Can

    Bottle

    Make scribe lines on surfaces easy to see with these fast-drying fluids.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
    Container
    Size
    Fluid
    Type
    Clarity
    Container Type
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    2 fl. oz.LiquidClearFelt-Tip Bottle—Outside United StatesBlue, Red2131A74000000
    4 fl. oz.LiquidClearApplicator-Top Can—Outside United StatesBlue, Red2131A6100000
    8 fl. oz.LiquidClearApplicator-Top Can—Outside United StatesBlue, Red2131A6200000
    16 fl. oz.AerosolClearCan12Outside United StatesBlue, Red2131A6400000
    1 qt.LiquidClearBottle—Outside United StatesBlue, Red2131A6500000

    Marking Fluids

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Marking Fluids, Applicator-Top Can.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Marking Fluids, Can.

    Applicator-Top

    Can

    Can

    Stain metal items such as bearings, springs, nuts, and other components. These fluids repel oil, adhere without flaking and scaling, and won’t interfere with part performance.
    Opaque—Opaque fluids conceal the color of the part.
    Clear—Clear fluids allow the color of the part to show through and are thinner and dry faster than opaque fluids.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Fluids that cannot be sold outside the United States exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
    Container
    Size
    Fluid
    Type
    Clarity
    Container Type
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Choose a Color
    Each
    8 fl. oz.LiquidOpaqueApplicator-Top CanOutside United StatesDark Blue, Red, White, Yellow2131A68000000
    1 gal.LiquidOpaqueCanOutside United StatesBlack, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Light Blue, Light Green, Red, White, Yellow2131A73000000
    1 gal.LiquidClearCanOutside United StatesDark Blue2131A202000000

    High Spot Blue Marking Paste

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. High Spot Blue Marking Paste.
    This thick paste clings to surfaces without running, unlike liquid marking fluids. Apply it to bearings, gears, and valves to identify high spots and interference points. Improper fit shows up as a blue streak for easy visual inspection. The paste cleans up with Marking Fluid Remover.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Paste cannot be sold outside the United States because it exceeds local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
    Container
    Size, fl. oz.
    Fluid
    Type
    Clarity
    Container
    Type
    Color
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    0.55PasteOpaqueTubeBlueOutside United States6165K11000000

    Marking Fluid Removers

    Image of Product. Aerosol Can. Front orientation. Marking Fluid Removers. 16 fl. oz. Container.
    Image of Product. 1 Quart Can. Front orientation. Marking Fluid Removers. 1 qt. Container.
    Image of Product. 1 Gallon Can. Front orientation. Marking Fluid Removers. 1 gal. Container.

    Aerosol

    Can

    1 Quart

    Can

    1 Gallon Can

    Remove marking fluid and paste.
    Aerosol—Aerosol also cleans surfaces in preparation for fluid application.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Removers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to product labeling requirements.
    Container
    Size
    Fluid
    Type
    Container
    Type
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    16 fl. oz.AerosolCan12Outside United States19215A21000000
    1 qt.LiquidCan—Outside United States19215A7900000
    1 gal.LiquidCan—Outside United States19215A1800000

    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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