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    43 Products

    Welders' Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Welders' Pencils.
    Write on oily, wet, and rusty metal surfaces in welding, metal layout, and metal fabrication applications.
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    Medium2Metal-20 to 150WetRed5877T200000
    Medium2Metal-20 to 150WetSilver5877T40000

    Mechanical Welders' Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Mechanical Welders' Pencils.
    Write on oily, wet, and rusty metal surfaces in welding, metal layout, and metal fabrication applications.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
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    Medium2Metal-20 to 150WetPocket ClipSilver5877T600000065877T800000

    High-Temperature Ink Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. High-Temperature Ink Markers, Fine.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. High-Temperature Ink Markers, Medium.

    Fine

    Medium

    Mark surfaces that are exposed to extreme heat. Ink withstands environments 500° F or hotter. These markers work best on clean surfaces.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Markers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to product labeling requirements.
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    FinePoint1 mmFabric, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodInstant10° F to 140° F500High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipBlack121661T31000000
    MediumRound1.9 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal1-20° F to 150° F800High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipOutside United StatesYellow116305T4150000
    MediumRound1.9 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal1-20° F to 150° F1,550High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipOutside United StatesWhite116305T4140000
    MediumRound1.9 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal1-20° F to 150° F1,800High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipOutside United StatesGreen116305T4130000
    MediumRound1.9 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal1-20° F to 150° F2,000High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipOutside United StatesBlack116305T420000
    MediumRound1.9 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal1-20° F to 150° F2,000High TemperaturePush OnPocket ClipOutside United StatesBlue116305T4110000
     
    Replacement Marker Tips

    Paint Crayons with Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Paint Crayons with Holder.
    These crayons come in a tube that makes it easier to write and keeps the crayon from drying out. They work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    Ultra-Bold Tip
    1310Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood20 to 390One Twist-Feed HolderBlack, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Yellow1762T2600000
     

    High-Purity Paint Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. High-Purity Paint Markers.
    Low in chlorides and halogens, these markers won't corrode or contaminate surfaces where degradation is a concern, such as stainless steel. They're typically used in nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries. They work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    FineRound1 mmGlass, Metal, Plastic5-20° F to 150° FPush OnBlack, Red, White, Yellow2802T2000000
    BoldRound3 mmGlass, Metal, Plastic4-20° F to 150° FPush OnBlack, Blue, Red, White, Yellow5941T40000
    BoldRound3.2 mmGlass, Metal, Plastic5-20° F to 150° FPush OnBlack, White, Yellow2802T800000
     
    Replacement Marker Tips

    Round-Profile Soapstone Sticks

    Image of System. Soapstone Stick with Holder. Front orientation. Soapstone. Round-Profile Soapstone Sticks.

    Soapstone Stick with

    Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Soapstone. Round-Profile Soapstone Sticks.
    Commonly used in welding applications, soapstone sticks make temporary marks like chalk but won't burn at high temperatures.
    Holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.
    Soapstone
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    6.41/4"5"MetalWhite501652T10000001652T2200000
     

    Rectangular-Profile Soapstone Sticks with Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Soapstone. Rectangular-Profile Soapstone Sticks with Holder.
    Commonly used in welding applications, soapstone sticks make temporary marks like chalk but won't burn at high temperatures. The holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    4.81/2"3/16"5"MetalFive Pieces of Soapstone, One Holder1652T3500000
     

    High-Temperature Paint Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. High-Temperature Paint Markers.
    Mark surfaces that are exposed to extreme heat. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    MediumRound2.4 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic30-20° F to 150° F800High TemperaturePush OnWhite2862T61400000
    BoldRound3 mmCeramic, Glass, Metal10-50° F to 150° F1,800High TemperaturePush OnYellow2862T6160000
     

    Rectangular-Profile Soapstone Sticks

    Image of System. Soapstone Stick with Holder. Front orientation. Soapstone. Rectangular-Profile Soapstone Sticks.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Soapstone. Rectangular-Profile Soapstone Sticks.

    Soapstone Stick with

    Holder

    Commonly used in welding applications, soapstone sticks make temporary marks like chalk but won't burn at high temperatures.
    Holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.
    Soapstone
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    4.81/2"3/16"5"MetalWhite501652T30000001652T2400000
    4.81 1/4"3/16"5"MetalWhite1441652T700000———0
     

    High-Purity Ink Markers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Markers. High-Purity Ink Markers.
    Containing only trace amounts of chlorides and other halogens, these markers safely write on materials that are prone to stress cracking, such as stainless steel and titanium. Also known as T.E.C. markers, their ink is trace element certified. They meet standards for quality at aerospace manufacturers such as GE and Rolls-Royce, and are also used in the electronics and nuclear energy industries. Each marker is stenciled with the ink’s batch number for traceability. They work best on clean surfaces.
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    BoldPoint2.5 mmCeramic, Concrete, Fabric, Glass, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood1Not RatedPush OnPocket ClipBlack4369N1100000
     

    Round-Profile Soapstone Sticks with Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Soapstone.
    Commonly used in welding applications, soapstone sticks make temporary marks like chalk but won't burn at high temperatures. The holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    6.41/4"5"MetalFive Pieces of Soapstone, One Holder1652T3300000
     

    Hot Surface Paint Crayons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Hot Surface Paint Crayons.
    Paint dries immediately when applied to heated metal and won't smear, char, discolor, or peel. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    9.5InstantMetal230 to 1,1001,100Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow1660T4400000
    9.5InstantMetal400 to 1,6001,600Black, Blue, Red, White, Yellow1660T650000
     
    Holders

    All-Graphite Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. All-Graphite Pencils.
    These solid sticks of graphite write vivid lines on concrete, metal, and wood and can mark surfaces up to 1100° F without melting. Also known as lumber crayons.
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    Bold, Extra Bold, Medium, Ultra Bold2 to 12.71/2"4 1/2"Concrete, Metal, Wood1,100OutdoorBlack121654T71000000
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    High-Purity Paint Crayons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. High-Purity Paint Crayons.
    Low in chlorides and halogens, these crayons won't corrode or contaminate surfaces where degradation is a concern, such as stainless steel. They're typically used in nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—These crayons cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.
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    Ultra-Bold Tip
    135Metal-40 to 210One Twist-Feed HolderCanadaBlack, Red, White, Yellow5179T1100000
     

    Square-Profile Soapstone Sticks

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Soapstone. Square-Profile Soapstone Sticks.
    Commonly used in welding applications, soapstone sticks make temporary marks like chalk but won't burn at high temperatures.
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    Extra-Bold Tip
    6.41/4"1/4"5"MetalWhite501652T2000000
     
    Ultra-Bold Tip
    12.71/2"1/2"5"MetalWhite1441652T600000
     

    Primer-Resistant Paint Crayons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Primer-Resistant Paint Crayons.
    Often used for structural steel parts or layout work, markings from these crayons show through oil- and solvent-based primer coatings. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    1716Metal-50 to 150Blue1660T9300000
     
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    Heat Treating and Annealing Paint Crayons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Heat Treating and Annealing Paint Crayons.
    Marks written at room temperature will hold up through heating and cooling processes. Use on welds, ingots, castings, forgings, and other metal surfaces. These paint crayons work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    Ultra-Bold Tip
    1716Metal-50 to 1501,800White1660T7900000
    1724Metal-50 to 1501,600Black, Red, White, Yellow1660T170000
     
    Holders

    Rough Surface Paint Crayons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Rough Surface Paint Crayons.
    Write on concrete, forgings, castings, and other rough surfaces with these weather- and fade-resistant paint crayons. They also work well on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
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    Ultra-Bold Tip
    1716Concrete, Metal-50 to 150OutdoorBlack1660T7400000
    1716Concrete, Metal-50 to 150OutdoorWhite1660T710000
    1716Concrete, Metal-50 to 150OutdoorYellow1660T720000
     
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