Branding is a simple solution for creating deep, permanent marks into a wide range of materials. Using a custom branding iron for rubber marking creates a long-lasting, durable mark.
Branding also doesn’t require a complex set up or elaborate machinery to create a permanent mark. To create a brand, all you need is a branding iron and a branding die. The iron heats the die to the correct temperature for the material (in this case 325° to 400°F for rubber), and the die is pressed onto the surface. The design on the face of the die is transferred into the surface of the material.
For pieces that will be exposed to harsh environments or lots of wear and tear, the ability to deeply embed the mark means that it will last far longer than other types of surface marking (such as ink, for example).
Custom branding dies, on the other hand, are very common and easily produced. Bronze dies are the most common and create exceptional marks into a wide range of materials, including rubber. Available in a variety of sizes, bronze die blanks are typically round, square, or rectangular depending on the shape and size of the custom design.
Dies can be created from a digital file so nearly any shape or design can be branded. However, overly complicated or detailed designs don’t always create the clearest mark when branding. Clean and simple designs work best.
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