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BRANDING is possibly the most practical
and economical way to mark, permanently, almost any material other than
metal or glass. Fine furniture and other works of art are frequently
branded to advertise a trademark, logo or manufacturer's name or to
"sign" or individualize a craftsman's work. Branding is also used
to identify tools or equipment for personal or security purposes.
Materials suitable for branding include cork,
chamois, leather, plastics, paper, rubber, wood, particle board and
wallboard, even meat and cheese! Hexacon Branding Irons have been used for
branding barrels, batteries, boxes, brooms, bungs, cardboard cartons,
crates, chairs, cork, electrotypes, ladders, lumber, milk crates, pallets,
plastic parts, reels, rubber gloves, rugs, spools, utility poles, tires,
tool handles, trucks, wooden furniture, novelties and a myriad of other
objects.
Hexacon Branding Irons
The powerful and durable performance of a Hexacon Electric Branding Iron
produces a permanent, indelible, imperishable brand, time after time after
time. We engineer our products to live through the most arduous and
demanding use so you can be confident of a lifetime's reliable service.
Hexacon Branding Irons are built around
an ultra-strong, alloy-steel, hexagonal heater head that can be clamped in
a vise or fixture for use or disassembly. We use only high-chrome content
element wire plus the best grade high dielectric mica insulation available,
worldwide.
Maximum die to heater contact and very
efficient heat transfer is guaranteed by the tapered seat which is unique
to Hexacon among branding equipment. The screw fitting of the die into the
iron's heater head enables a positive, secure fit.
All Hexacon Branding Irons have a hardwood handle shaped for a cool
comfortable grip. A simple but durable iron stand comes with each iron.
Safety is assured by fitting a flexible, burn-, water-, and oil-resistant,
neoprene 3-wire grounded power cord to every iron in our range. Our
Branding Irons, 250 watts power and above feature heat deflector discs for
added comfort.
With an occasional repair, performed by
yourself or at one of our repair centers, the Hexacon Branding Iron you buy
today can be the one you are using for the next 2 decades or more. All
parts are independently replaceable.
Specifications of Hexacon
Branding Irons
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Model
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Heat Deflector
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Power at
(110v)
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Standard Die Diameter
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Typical Idle
Temperature
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BI-225
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-
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250
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1.5"
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800°F
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BI-350
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-
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350
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2.0"
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875°F
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BI-500
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Y
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500
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2.5"
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1075°F
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BI-700
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Y
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700
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3.0"
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1125°F
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BI-800
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Y
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800
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3.5"
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1175°F
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BI-900
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Y
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1000
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4.0"
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1200°F
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Blank Branding Iron Dies
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Part ID
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Shape
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Die Dimensions
(inches)
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Weight (lbs)
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For Iron,
Part Number
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225BDS
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Square
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1.5 x 1.5
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1
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BI-225
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350BDS
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Square
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2.0 x 2.0
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1.4
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BI-350
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500BDS
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Square
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2.5 x 2.5
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2.3
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BI-500
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700BDS
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Square
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3.5 x 3.5
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3.3
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BI-700/800/900
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225BDR
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Round
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1.5 dia
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1
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BI-225
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350BDR
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Round
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2.0 dia
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1.4
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BI-350
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500BDR
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Round
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2.5 dia
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2.3
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BI-500
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700BDR
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Round
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3.0 dia
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3.3
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BI-700/800/900
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225BDO
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Rectangular
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5/8 x 2
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1
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BI-225
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350BDO
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Rectangular
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1 x 3
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1.4
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BI-350
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500BDO
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Rectangular
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1-1/2 x 4
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2.3
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BI-500
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700BDO
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Rectangular
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1-1/2 x 6
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3.3
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BI-700/800/900
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Interchangeable
Character Dies
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Die ID
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Die Dimensions (inches)
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Character height
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No. of Characters
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Character ID
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BD-225ICBD
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1-1/8 x 1-7/8
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1/4"
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8 or fewer
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BC-225ICB
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BD-350ICBD
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1-5/8 x 2-3/8
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3/8"
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8 or fewer
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BC-350ICB
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BD-500ICBD
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2-1/4 x 3
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1/2"
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8 or fewer
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BC-500ICB
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HOW TO USE BRANDING IRONS