Super Quality Steel Type
Our steel type is meticulously engraved for accuracy, strength and alignment. Made of high grade tool steel, the type is precision heat-treated for severe usage.
The thickness of standard super quality steel type is equivalent to the character size (except 1/32" type). For example, 1/8" characters are engraved on blank
1/8" wide. Thus 8 pieces of 1/8" type would be 1" long. However, condensed or extra condensed characters are available to shorten space requirements. Other character styles may require extra wide blanks. Contact factory for quotes on your requirements.
Hitt Marking Devices also manufactures type to custom dimensions. The above characteristics of our standard type hold true for custom type. Contact factory for a quotation.
Compatibility
Standard stocked steel type is notched to be used in Hitt Marking Devices Model 22, Model 23, and Model 24 Type Holders. The notch also serves as a locating mark for proper character orientation in holders where a set screw is used instead of a type retaining pin. Standard Straight Steel Type with Notch.
Standard Stocked Type Specs
The following chart details the information on standard stocked type. Refer to the Character Styles & Specifications page for standard character styles.
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Character Size
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Standard Body Dimensions
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a
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b
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c
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Notch Size (radius)
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e
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| 1/32" |
1/16" |
1/4" |
7/8" |
1/16" |
5/16" |
| 1/16" |
1/16" |
1/4" |
7/8" |
1/16" |
5/16" |
| 3/32" |
3/32" |
1/4" |
7/8" |
1/16" |
5/16" |
| 1/8" |
1/8" |
1/4" |
7/8" |
1/16" |
5/16" |
| 5/32" |
5/32" |
1/4" |
7/8" |
1/16" |
5/16" |
| 3/16" |
3/16" |
5/16" |
1 1/4" |
3/32" |
7/16" |
| 1/4" |
1/4" |
3/8" |
1 1/4" |
3/32" |
7/16" |
| 5/16" |
5/16" |
7/16" |
1 1/4" |
3/32" |
7/16" |
| 3/8" |
3/8'' |
1/2" |
1 1/4" |
3/32" |
7/16" |
| 1/2" |
1/2" |
5/8" |
1 1/4" |
3/32" |
7/16" |
Note: Wheels can be engraved with any character, symbols, or styles. Contact factory for pricing and availability. Consult our Length of Impression Gauge, included with our catalog, to determine character size required and associated Length of Impression.
Consult factory for pricing and availability
Any questions please call 714-979-1405 or email us at Sales@HittMarking.com