About Paint and Ink Markers
Paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, wet, and oily surfaces. They leave textured marks you can feel with your hand.
Ink markers work best on a clean, dry surface. Marks dry faster than paint and are smooth to the touch.
Both paint and ink markers are permanent.
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Food Industry Ink Markers
Mark storage containers, processing equipment, and other surfaces in your food plant without risking contamination. These markers work best on clean, dry surfaces. The wider a marker’s stroke width, the larger and bolder its markings will be.
FDA-compliant markers have a plastic body or cap that's approved for direct contact with food. To comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs, they contain metal and chemical additives, so they’ll be picked up by metal detectors or X-ray machines if they fall in your line. Markers with a retractable tip don’t have a cap, so they have one fewer piece that could fall into food.
| Tip Size | Stroke Wd., mm | For Use On | Drying Time | Application Temp. Range, °F | Max. Temp., °F | Body Material | Cap Style | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
FDA Compliant  | |||||||||||
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| Fine | 1 | Concrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood | Instant | 40° to 100° | Not Rated | Plastic | Push On | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Bold | 2.5 | Concrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood | Instant | 40° to 100° | Not Rated | Plastic | Retractable Tip | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| Extra Bold | 5 | Concrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood | Instant | 40° to 100° | Not Rated | Plastic | Push On | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| Ultra Bold | 16 | Concrete, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood | Instant | 40° to 100° | Not Rated | Aluminum | Push On | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Metal-Detectable Highlighters
Commonly used in food processing facilities, these highlighters are made of a plastic that can be detected with a metal-sensing device. They make fluorescent marks that draw attention to text and won’t bleed through paper.
| Tip Size | Stroke Wd., mm | For Use On | Drying Time | Application Temp. Range, °F | Choose a Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
| Extra Bold | 5 | Glass, Metal, Paper, Wood | Instant | 40° to 100° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Metal-Detectable Ink Pens
Commonly used in food processing facilities, these pens are made of a plastic that can be detected with a metal-sensing device.
Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Any-Angle Ink Pens
Write at any angle in food-, pharmaceutical-, and cosmetics-processing plants—these pens contain metal and chemical additives that set off metal detectors and show up on X-rays if they fall into your line. Bright blue in color, they’re easy to find and retrieve. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to make sure contaminated food doesn’t leave your plant. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
These pens have pressurized ink, so you can write at any angle, even upside down. They also work on wet, greasy, and powdery surfaces, as well as in extremely hot and cold environments.
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| Size | Type | Stroke Width, mm | Material | Color | For Use On | Application Temperature Range, °F | Environment | Features | Specifications Met | Each | |
Black | |||||||||||
| Fine | Ball Point | 1 | Plastic | Blue | Paper | 0° to 390° | Food Industry, Outdoor, Wet Location | Pocket Clip | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Blue | |||||||||||
| Fine | Ball Point | 1 | Plastic | Blue | Paper | 0° to 390° | Food Industry, Outdoor, Wet Location | Pocket Clip | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Metal- and X-Ray-Detectable Stylus Pens
For touchscreen devices near food lines, these pens write without scratching or smudging your screen and have additives to trigger metal detectors and X-rays if dropped in your batch. These additives help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. And because these pens are blue, they’re easy to spot and retrieve. They come as one piece, so there are no loose parts that could fall into your line or spaces where bacteria could grow. FDA compliant, they’re also safe to touch food.
The pointed tip on these pens is more precise than a fingertip. However, since they’re not conductive, these pens won’t work on touch screens that require electricity from a finger.
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| Material | Shape | Body Material | For Use On | Features | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
| Plastic | Point | Plastic | Touch Screens | Pocket Clip | Blue | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Metal-Detectable Cardstock Write-On Tags
Label totes, ingredient bags, racks, and other items to keep your food processing plant organized. These tags are laminated with aluminum, so they’ll set off metal detectors if they fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to make sure contaminated food doesn’t leave your plant. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food. You can leave them attached to batches of food as they cook, unless the oven temperature exceeds 400° F. To help you follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), they come in several colors—use one color for each line or area of your plant to reduce the chance of cross contamination.
Each tag has a top layer of cardstock that you can write on with a food-grade permanent marker or pen. The cardstock is durable; it resists water and chemicals. On the back, these tags have a glossy film that makes them hard to tear.
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| Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Material | Wd. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 7 1/2" | 1" | 0.276" | Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock | 1/2" | 1 3/16" | -5° to 400° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 100 | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 11" | 1 3/4" | 0.276" | Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock | 3/4" | 2 3/8" | -5° to 400° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 50 | 000000 | 00000 | |
| 12" | 3 1/8" | 0.276" | Aluminum-Laminated Cardstock | 2" | 3 1/4" | -5° to 400° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 25 | 000000 | 00000 | |
Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Plastic Write-On Tags
Label devices, machines, and other equipment around your food processing plant while reducing the risk of contaminating the food. These tags contain metal and chemical additives that will set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines if they—or any piece of them—fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for food safety. Available in a variety of colors, they also help you follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)—use one color for each line or area of your plant to reduce the chance of cross contamination. All of these tags are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
Made of polypropylene, these tags withstand high-temperature washdowns and chemicals used for cleaning. Write on them with markers that are for use in the food industry or laser engrave them. A large hole makes these tags easy to hang.