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About Paint and Protective Coatings

Electrochemical Etchers

Mark surfaces with handwritten messages, designs, or logos. Draw your message on stencil paper 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.

Etching grids allow precise alignment of your stencil on your marking surface.

Neutralizer removes etching solution residue from your metal marking surface after etching.

	Output
Etching Dp.	Current	Voltage	Input Voltage	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
For Use On Iron, Steel
0.0001"-0.003"	2A	10V AC	120V AC	Two Prong	6	10 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (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	0000000	0000000
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel
0.0001"-0.003"	2A	10V AC	120V AC	Two Prong	6	10 Small Etching Pads (1 3/4" Ht. × 2 1/4" Wd.) 200 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.) 5 Large Sheets of Stencil Paper (4" Ht. x 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 (8-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 (Two Packs) One DC Voltage Adapter Clip One Etcher 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.) Plastic Carrying Case Stainless Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle)	0000000	000000
0.0001"-0.003"	2A, 10A	10V AC, 15V AC	120V AC	Two Prong	6	200 Small Sheets of Stencil Paper (2 1/4" Ht. × 3" Wd.) 5 Large Sheets of Stencil Paper (4" Ht. x 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.) Iron and Steel Etching Solution (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer (8-fl. oz. Bottle) Neutralizer Powder Mix (Two Packs) One Grounding Plate One Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" 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.)	0000000	000000

Replacement Copper, Brass, and Bronze Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	Each	000000
Replacement Aluminum Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)	Each	00000
Replacement Iron and Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	Each	00000
Replacement Black Oxide Etching Solution (8 fl. oz.)	Each	00000
Replacement Neutralizer Powder Mix (16 oz. Yield)	Each	00000
Replacement Stainless Steel Etching Solution (16 fl. oz.)	Each	00000
Replacement Neutralizer (16 fl. oz.)	Each	00000

Replacement Stencil Paper

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2 1/4"	3"	100	0000000	000000

Replacement Pads

Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1 3/4"	2 1/4"	10	0000000	000000
2 1/4"	4"	10	0000000	00000
4"	4 1/4"	10	0000000	00000

Replacement Grids

Ht.	Wd.	Includes	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
7/8"	1 3/4"	__	3	0000000	000000
__	__	1 Medium Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. x 1 3/4" Wd.), 5 Medium Sheets of Stencil Paper (3 1/2" Ht. x 4" Wd.), Five Medium Etching Pads (2 1/4" Ht. × 4" Wd.)	1	0000000	00000
__	__	1 Large Etching Grid (2 1/4" Ht. x 4" Wd.), 5 Large Sheets of Stencil Paper (4" Ht. x 4 1/2" Wd.), Five Large Etching Pads (4" Ht. × 4 1/4" Wd.)	1	0000000	00000

Stencil Kits

Includes		Each
10 Large Sheets of Vinyl Stencil Paper (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)	0000000	0000000

Etching Pens

These pens contain an acid solution that flows like ink and allows you to write on metal surfaces. Marks are black and smudgeproof.

Tip Style	Cap Style	For Use On		Each
Point	Push On	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin	000000	000000

Arc Engravers

Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with these machines.

Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

Engravers

Engravers
	Output			Overall														Replacement Stylus Cords
No. of Heat Levels	Power	Voltage	Input Voltage	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Tip Style	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each		Each
12	1,500W	2.7V AC	120V AC	8"	6"	8"	Point	Medium, Bold	Medium	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Rubber	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
15	1,500W	2.7V AC	120V AC	8"	6"	8"	Point	Medium, Bold	Medium	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	3 1/2	Rubber	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Replacement Handle

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Each

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Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide
Medium	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000000
Bold	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Copper
Medium	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Bold	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000

High-Strength Arc Engravers

More voltage allows you to engrave on heavy scale and rusted metal. Melt surface material and create marks without vibration. Write with the metal tip like a pencil. A knob allows you to control the depth and width of the marks. Welding goggles are recommended for use with this machine.

Carbide tips resist wear better than the copper tip.

Engravers

	Output			Overall
No. of Heat Levels	Power	Voltage	Input Voltage	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Tip Style	Carbide Tip Size	Copper Tip Size	For Use On	Stylus Cord Lg., ft.	Handle Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
30	2,500W	4.3V AC	120V AC	10"	8"	10"	Point	Medium, Bold	Medium, Bold	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	5	Rubber	Three Prong	6	Grounding Cord with Clips, Transformer	0000000	000000000

Replacement Handle	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Stylus Cord (5-ft. Lg.)	0000000	Each	000000

Replacement Cutting Tips

Tip
Size	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide
Medium	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	0000000
Bold	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Copper
Medium	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000
Bold	Point	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000

Chemicals

Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals 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 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 Number	Specifications Met		Each
Nitric Acid—0.3%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Plastic	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	000000
Nitric Acid—4.27%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	00000
Nitric Acid—10%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	00000
Nitric Acid—20%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	00000
Nitric Acid—50%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	0000000	00000
1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	00000
2.5 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	__	00000000	000000
Nitric Acid—70%, Light Viscosity (70SSU)
500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	00000000	00000
1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	00000000	000000
2.5 L	Bottle	Glass with Plastic Liner	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	00000000	000000

Concrete Floor Cleaners and Surface Preparers

Jug

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

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.

Container								Each
Type	Size, gal.	Composition	Approx. Coverage, sq. ft.	Application Temp. Range, °F	For Use On	For Surface Type	For Removing		Each
Etching
Liquid
Jug	1	Water Based	400	60° to 100°	Concrete	Unfinished	Dirt, Grease/Oil	0000000	000000

Branding Irons

Quickly and uniformly brand your message in wood, leather, and rubber. Marks set in 2 to 6 seconds (allow 15 minutes for the iron to heat up). Movable end locks on each line allow you to vary the number of characters in your message.

Characters (sold separately) come individually or as sets. Choose from 0-9, A-Z, comma, period, dash, &, and blank spaces.

Optional temperature regulator allows you to adjust the temperature between brands.

Also Available: Made-to-order branding irons. Please ask for 1581T999 and specify character height, characters, and/or logo design.

1 Line

2 Line

Branding Irons												Replacement Branding Heads		Replacement End Locks
For Character Ht.	Max. No. of Characters	Branding Head Material	Heating Element Insulation Material	Housing Material	Shaft Material	Voltage	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Features		Each		Each		Each
1-Line Branding Irons
3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"	18 12 9 5	Bronze	Ceramic Fiber	Steel	Stainless Steel	120V AC	Three Prong	4 1/2	Built-In Stand, Movable End Locks	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	00000000	000000
3/4" 1"	4 3	Bronze	Ceramic Fiber	Steel	Stainless Steel	120V AC	Three Prong	4 1/2	Built-In Stand, Movable End Locks	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	00000000	00000
2-Line Branding Irons
3/16" 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"	18 12 9 5	Bronze	Ceramic Fiber	Steel	Stainless Steel	120V AC	Three Prong	4 1/2	Built-In Stand, Movable End Locks	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	00000000	00000

Replacement Ceramic Fiber Heating Element Insulation (Pkg. Qty. 2)	00000000	Pkg.	00000
Replacement Heating Element	00000000	Each	000000

Characters

Brass
Choose a Character Ht.	Choose a Character		Each
3/16", 1/4", 3/8"	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 (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Period (.)	0000000	000000
3/16", 1/4", 3/8"	Blank ( )	00000000	00000
Bronze
1/2", 3/4"	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 (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Period (.)	0000000	00000
1/2", 3/4"	Blank ( )	00000000	00000
1"	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 (&), Comma (,), Dash (-), Period (.)	0000000	00000
1"	Blank ( )	00000000	00000

Character Sets

Number Sets
Material	Includes	Choose a Character Ht.		Each
Brass	One each of 0-9	3/16", 1/4", 3/8"	0000000	0000000
Bronze	One each of 0-9	1/2", 3/4"	0000000	000000
Bronze	One each of 0-9	1"	0000000	000000
Letter Sets
Brass	One each of A-Z	3/16", 1/4", 3/8"	0000000	000000
Bronze	One each of A-Z and Blank ( )	1/2", 3/4"	0000000	000000
Bronze	One each of A-Z and Blank ( )	1"	0000000	000000

Optional Temperature Regulators

		Each
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