PRYOR Interchangeable Type Sets

Sharp faced type sizes available ranging from .040” up to 3/8” in character height.
  • Simply place a series of characters into the holder to give clear marks of consistent depth.
  • Characters hardened to 59-63 Rockwell C to give optimum life and safety in use.
  • Nickel plated characters resist corrosion.
  • Type can be used in Pryor standard hand holders (to be hit with a hammer) or Pryor standard machine holders (to be used in a press).
  • Characters are sharp faced to leave a clear, legible impression. Lowstress characters available where applications dictate; generally the aircraft, nuclear or gas industries.
  • Sets include multiples of each character and are available either with or without a hand holder. For specifics on characters included in each set see product specifications.
  • Individual replacement characters are available for all type sizes. This minimizes your cost in keeping sets up-to-date with high quality type. No need to re-purchase an entire set.

PRYOR Low Stress Type Sets

Sizes available are 1/8”” & 3/16” in character height.
  • For applications that require only lower stress levels be introduced into the component being marked.
  • The basis of Lowstress type is that the character crown, instead of being sharp faced, is rounded to give a ‘softer’ impression into the component being marked. This helps to reduce stress concentration at the bottom of the indentation.
  • Often required for use in the Aerospace, Nuclear, Oil and Gas Industries.
  • Available in two character styles: Round Faced continuous line character or DotStress dot formation character.
  • Characters hardened to 59-63 Rockwell C to give optimum life and safety in use.
  • Nickel plated characters resist corrosion.
  • Hand held & machine type holders available for 1/8” size; hand held holder available for 3/16” size.
  • Individual replacement characters are available for all type sizes. This minimizes your cost in keeping sets up-to-date with high quality type. There is no need to re-purchase an entire set.
  • Sets available with or without hand holder.

PRYOR Hand Held Type Holders (to be used with a hammer)

Machined specifically for use with Pryor Interchangeable Steel Type.
  • Provides a safe and convenient way to use Interchangeable Steel Type by hand and hammer.
  • Hardened for years of service.
  • Type holders are nickle plated to resist corrosion.
  • Several standard models available for use with the specific Pryor type you have.

PRYOR Machine Type Holders (to be used in a press)

Machined specifically for use with Pryor Interchangeable Steel Type.
  • Designed for use with Pryor type in Pryor Percussion Presses plus can be adapted to a wide range of other brand marking presses.
  • Knurled shank available allowing for use by hand and hammer.
  • Type holders are nickle plated to resist corrosion.
  • Several standard models available for use with the specific Pryor type you have.