C.h. Hanson 212518 Steel Stamp 5/8 Inch 8 Character

Product Description

The C.H. HANSON 212518 is a heavy duty individual steel stamp used to mark characters on metal, plastic, and other hard surfaces. Each stamp produces a single character at 5/8 inch character size, making impressions that are clearly legible for part identification, date coding, traceability marking, and similar industrial stamping tasks. The stamp body measures 3.75 inches in length with a 0.75 inch by 0.75 inch cross-section, giving a solid grip area for accurate strikes. At 0.56 pounds, it has enough mass to seat cleanly without excessive effort. Maintenance technicians, fabricators, and trades professionals use individual stamps like this when a full stamp set is not needed or when replacing a single character.

This stamp is suited for use in shop environments, field fabrication, and any application requiring permanent character impressions on metal components. Common use cases include marking pipe, conduit, equipment housings, and structural steel for identification or inspection compliance. The individual format allows selective replacement of worn characters without purchasing a complete set, which is practical for high-volume stamping operations where certain characters wear faster than others.

Key Features

• 5/8 inch character size for bold, legible impressions on hard surfaces
• Heavy duty steel construction for repeated impact use without deformation
• Compact 3.75 inch handle length with 0.75 inch by 0.75 inch shank cross-section for controlled strikes
• Individual stamp format allows single-character replacement without buying a full set
• Lightweight at 0.56 pounds for easy one-handed use

Compatibility

Designed as an individual replacement steel stamp compatible with standard hand-stamping applications on metal, plastic, and similar hard materials where a 5/8 inch character impression is required.

Installation Notes

Steel stamps are used by hand with a ball-peen or stamping hammer on a solid backing surface. Secure the workpiece firmly before striking to prevent movement and ensure a clean impression. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including eye protection when stamping metal. Inspect the stamp tip for wear or mushrooming before each use and dress the strike end as needed to maintain safe operation.