Stamp Holders | McMaster-Carr

	For Character Height For Character Height

	Maximum Number of Characters per Line Maximum Number of Characters per Line

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	Holder Length Holder Length

	Character Height Character Height

	Holder Width Holder Width

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Overall Length Overall Length

14"

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Maximum Number of Lines Maximum Number of Lines

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	For Maximum Surface Hardness For Maximum Surface Hardness

Rockwell C30

Rockwell C38

	Shank Width Shank Width

	Stamp Material Stamp Material

Steel

Rubber

	Shank Length Shank Length

3/4"

7/8"

	Shank Thickness Shank Thickness

1/4"

3/8"

	Imprint Area Width Imprint Area Width

	Imprint Area Height Imprint Area Height

7/8"

1 1/4"

1 3/4"

	Ink Included Ink Included

Yes

	Overall Height Overall Height

13"

15"

	Rotation Direction Rotation Direction

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

	Table Pivot Table Pivot

Forward

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About Character Height

When you look at the face of a stamp, you'll notice the character is raised. The distance between the upper and lower raised ridges is known as the character height. This height is used to measure stamp size. If a stamp does not have a size marking on the shank, measure the character height to order the correct size.

The actual impression a stamp makes is larger than its character height and varies depending upon how hard you strike the stamp, the hardness of the material, and wear.

Build-Your-Own Metal Type Stamps

Choose only the characters you need to make your message from 0-9, A-Z, period, forward slash (/), dash, and blank spaces. To create your message, place characters in the holder and then tighten with the included hex key. The spring pin locks them in place for proper alignment. For holder to work properly, you must fill unused spaces with blanks. These stamps make marks on surfaces with a Rockwell hardness up to C28, including leather, wood, and most metals.

Characters (sold separately) come individually or as sets. If ordering replacement or additional characters, make sure the character height and notch-to-end length match that of characters you already have.

Holders

For Character Ht.	Holder Lg.	Choose a Max. No. of Characters per Line		Each
1/16"	5 1/4"	16	0000000	0000000
1/8"	5 1/4"	8, 12, 15	0000000	000000
3/16"	5 1/4"	10, 15	0000000	000000
1/4"	5 1/4"	8, 12	0000000	000000
3/8"	5 1/4"	6	000000	000000
1/2"	5 1/4"	6	000000	000000

Build-Your-Own Pocket-Size Metal Type Stamps

Choose only the characters you need from 0-9, A-Z, and blank spaces. To create your message, place characters in the holder and a retaining pin keeps them firmly in place. For holder to work properly, you must fill unused spaces with blanks (when using 5/32" high characters, unused spaces must be filled with 1/8" blanks). These stamps make marks on materials with a Rockwell hardness up to C35, including leather, wood, and most metals.

Holders

		Holder
For Character Ht.	Max. No. of Characters per Line	Wd.	Lg.	Includes		Each
1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/32"	12 8 6 4	1 1/4"	4 1/2"	Leather Pouch	0000000	0000000

Metal Type Stamps

Everything you need to make your own messages in one convenient case, including letters, numbers, punctuation, and a holder. To create your message, place individual characters in the holder and then tighten with the included hex key. For the holder to work properly, you must fill unused spaces with blanks. For use on leather, wood, and most metals.

6” long holders absorb more hammer force and produce sharper character impressions.

Metal Type Stamps
		Shank			Holder						Replacement Holders
Character Ht.	Max. No. of Characters per Line	Lg.	Wd.	Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	Stamp Material	Includes		Each		Each
For Max. Surface Hardness Rockwell C38
1/16"	18	7/8"	1/16"	1/4"	1 3/4"	3 7/8"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000
3/32"	12	7/8"	3/32"	1/4"	1 3/4"	3 7/8"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
1/8"	9	7/8"	1/8"	1/4"	1 3/4"	3 7/8"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
3/16"	8	7/8"	3/16"	1/4"	2 1/4"	3 7/8"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
1/4"	6	3/4"	1/4"	3/8"	2 5/8"	4 3/8"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
For Max. Surface Hardness Rockwell C30
1/16"	24	7/8"	1/16"	1/4"	2"	6"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	000000	000000
3/32"	16	7/8"	3/32"	1/4"	2"	6"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	000000	000000
1/8"	12	7/8"	1/8"	1/4"	2"	6"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	000000	000000
3/16"	8	7/8"	3/16"	1/4"	2"	6"	Steel	Holder, Hex Key, Compartmented Case, One each of 0-9, A-Z, Ampersand (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.), and Blank ( )	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Replacement Characters

Character Ht.	For Max. Surface Hardness	Choose a Character		Each
1/16"	Rockwell C30	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	00000
1/16"	Rockwell C38	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	00000
3/32"	Rockwell C30	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	0000
3/32"	Rockwell C38	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	00000
1/8"	Rockwell C30	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	0000
1/8"	Rockwell C38	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	00000
3/16"	Rockwell C30	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Comma (,), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	0000
3/16"	Rockwell C38	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	000000	00000
1/4"	Rockwell C38	0, 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, Ampersand (&), Blank ( ), Dash (-), Forward Slash (/), Period (.)	0000000	00000

Holders for Metal Stamps

Ensure a firm grip on your stamp and keep your fingers away from stray blows. An adjustable ball lock secures the stamp in the holder. Strike stamps with a ball peen hammer.

For Shank
Dia.	Wd.	Thick.	Overall Lg.		Each
1/4"-1"	3/16"-13/16"	3/16"-13/16"	8"	00000000	000000

Self-Inking Rubber Stamps with Changeable Press-Fit Message

Press individual characters into the holder to create your message. The built-in pad automatically inks the stamp after each impression for fast, repetitive stamping. Pads work with all inks (sold separately).

Holders

Holders
			Imprint Area				Replacement Ink Pads
For Character Ht.	Max. No. of Lines	Max. No. of Characters per Line	Ht.	Wd.		Each		Each
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4"	3 3 2 2 1 1	10 6 7 3 3 2	7/8"	1 5/16"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4"	3 3 2 2 1 1	18 12 13 6 6 4	7/8"	2 3/8"	0000000	00000	0000000	0000
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1"	5 5 3 3 2 1 1	21 13 15 8 8 4 3	1 1/4"	2 3/4"	0000000	00000	00000000	0000
1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1"	7 7 4 4 3 2 1	29 19 21 10 11 7 5	2"	3 7/8"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000

Conveyor-Mount Rubber Stamps

Horizontal Mount

Add your message to boxes, shipping cartons, and other paper items as they roll by on a conveyor. Stamps make vertical or horizontal messages. To make a message, press individual characters into the holder.

Holders
			Imprint Area		Overall									Mount. Holes				Replacement Ink Cartridges
For Character Ht.	Max. No. of Lines	Max. No. of Characters per Line	Ht.	Wd.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Rotation Direction	For Surface Type	Self Inking	Ink Included	Ink Color	Mount. Fasteners Included	No. of	Dia.		Each		Each
Holders
1/4" 1/2" 3/4"	3 2 1	68 51 47	1"	17"	14"	8"	13"	Clockwise, Counterclockwise	Porous	Yes	Yes	Black	No	4	9/32"	00000000	0000000	00000000	000000
1/4" 1/2" 3/4"	9 5 3	68 51 47	3"	17"	14"	8"	15"	Clockwise, Counterclockwise	Porous	Yes	Yes	Black	No	4	9/32"	00000000	00000000	00000000	000000

Roll-On Rubber Stamps

Roll messages up to 9" wide on boxes, shipping cartons, and other paper items. To make a message, press individual characters into the holder. Ink roller cartridges sold separately.

Holders

Shown with Ink Roller Cartridge (Sold Separately)

			Imprint Area
For Character Ht.	Max. No. of Lines	Max. No. of Characters per Line	Ht.	Wd.	Self Inking		Each
1/2" 3/4" 1"	3 2 1	27 18 9	1 3/4"	9"	Yes	00000000	0000000

Ink Roller Cartridges

		Black		Blue		Green		Red
For Surface Type	Composition		Each		Each		Each		Each
Porous	Solvent Based	000000000	000000	000000000	000000	000000000	000000	000000000	000000