Machine Type Holder Specifications

Safety Note: We recommend the use of appropriate safety protection. Safety glasses and gloves should be used at all times.

Machine Type Holder Bodies for use with 07 series Sharp Faced Imperial Type

Part
Number
Slot Size
(mm)

A      B

Maximum Quantity of Type Pieces That Will Fit In Holder

Type
Height
.040
Type
Height
1/16"
Type
Height
5/64"
Type
Height
3/32"
Type
Height
1/8"
Type
Height
5/32"
Type
Height
3/16"
PH6.35-29 6.35   29 18 18 15 12 9 7 6
PH6.35-39 6.35   39 24 24 19 15 12 9 8
PH6.35-60 6.35   60 37 37 30 25 18 15 12
PH6.35-70 6.35   70 42 43 35 28 21 17 14
Double Line Holder
PH12.8-39 12.8    39 24* 24* 19* 15* 12* 9* 8*
Type Holder Slot Dimensions
Single Line Holder
Double Line Holder
See Shank Selection at Bottom
*2 rows of the number of characters listed can be held in this holder.

Machine Type Holders for use with 02 series Sharp Faced Pryor Type

Part
Number
Slot Size
(mm)

A      B

Maximum Quantity of Type Pieces That Will Fit In Holder

Type
Height
.040
Type
Height
1/16"
Type
Height
5/64"
Type
Height
3/32"
Type
Height
1/8"
Type
Height
5/32"
Type
Height
3/16"
PH3.2-40 3.2   40 24 24          
PH6.35-29 6.35   29 182 182 14 12 9    
PH6.35-39 6.35   39 242 242 19 16 12    
PH6.35-40 6.35   40 252 252 20 16 12    
PH6.35-60 6.35   60 37 37 30 25 18    
PH6.35-70 6.35   70 432 432 35 28 21    
PH8.0-40 8.0    40           10 8
PH8.0-50 8.0    50           12 10
Quad/Double Line Holder (see type size notations 1 & 2)
PH12.8-39 12.8    39 241 241 192 152 122    
Type Holder Slot Dimensions
Single Line Holder
Double Line Holder
See Shank Selection at Bottom
1 4 rows of the number of characters listed can be held in this holder.
2 2 rows of the number of characters listed can be held in this holder.

Machine Type Holders for use with 07 series Imperial Lowstress Faced Type

Part
Number
Slot Size
(mm)

A     B

Maximum Quantity of Type Pieces That Will Fit In Holder

Type
Height
1/8" (3mm)
Type
Height
3/16" (5mm)
PH6.35-29 6.35  29 6 call
PH6.35-39 6.35  39 8 call
PH6.35-60 6.35  60 12 call
PH6.35-70 6.35  70 14 call
Double Line Holder
PH12.8-39 12.8    39 8* call
Type Holder Slot Dimensions
Single Line Holder
*2 rows of the number of characters listed can be held in this holder.

Machine Type Holders for use with 56 series Euro Type

Part
Number
Slot Size
(mm)

A      B

Maximum Quantity of Type Pieces That Will Fit In Holder

Type
Height
1.0mm
Type
Height
1.5mm
Type
Height
2.0mm
Type
Height
2.5mm
Type
Height
3.0mm
Type
Height
4.0mm
Type
Height
5.0mm
PH4.0-29 4.0   29 19 19 14        
PH6.0-39 6.35   39       15 13    
PH8.0-40 8.0   40 26* 26* 20*     10 8
PH8.0-50 8.0   50 33* 33* 25*     12 10
Type Holder Slot Dimensions
Single Line Holder
Double Line Holder
See Shank Selection at Bottom
*2 rows of the number of characters listed can be held in this holder.

Shanks for Machine Type Holders

Part
Number

Diameter
mmin

Length*
mmin
Application or Pryor Press Model Noted Below
HDSK090 20mm 25/32" 88mm 3.46" For Manual Use By Hand & Hammer
HMS060 6mm 1/4" 30mm 1.18" 114M, 2M800
HMS080 8mm 5/16" 35mm 1.38" 114PB, 114PF, 114PCR
HMS100 10mm 3/8" 40mm 1.57" 115M, 115PB, 115PF, 115PCR 2M3500
HMS160 16mm 5/8" 50mm 1.97" 116M, 116PB, 116PF, 116PCR
HMS2025 20mm 25/32" 25mm 0.98" 2M4000
HMS2040 20mm 25/32" 40mm 1.57"  
HMS2540 25.4mm 1" 38mm 1.49"  
Shanks are fitted with M12 thread to match with Pryor holder bodies and numbering heads.
*Not including the threaded end.
Safety Note - Shank should be fitted to bodies using a thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite® red #271).

Accessories & Related Products

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.