Skip to the main content.

The Durable Technologies Blog

Check out our articles about direct part marking, how to mark different materials, application stories from our customers, and much more.

Subscribe to Email Updates

Hand Stamps

The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

3 min read

The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

In the world of manufacturing and industry, marking and identification play a crucial role. From tracking products throughout the supply chain to...

Read More
American Petroleum Institute Quality (APIQ) Hand Stamps

2 min read

American Petroleum Institute Quality (APIQ) Hand Stamps

For oil and gas industry manufacturers, API (American Petroleum Institute) certification is more than just a stamp—it is a testament to quality,...

Read More
Making a Blacksmith Touchmark

1 min read

Making a Blacksmith Touchmark

A blacksmith's touchmark is the final detail that pulls a project together. A touchmark identifies the artisan who created the item, allows the end...

Read More
Hevi-Bevl Steel Hand Stamps and the Right Hammer Choice

1 min read

Hevi-Bevl Steel Hand Stamps and the Right Hammer Choice

Sharrow Lifting Products manufactures and sells a full line of lifting slings, rigging equipment, tie-down equipment, and other specialty lifting...

Read More
Metal Letter Stamps

2 min read

Metal Letter Stamps

Metal letter hand stamps are easy to use and allow users to mark static letter sequences onto various materials with little setup.

Read More
Steel Touchmark Stamps for Creators, Blacksmiths, and Artists

3 min read

Steel Touchmark Stamps for Creators, Blacksmiths, and Artists

Creators, blacksmiths, and artists use touchmark stamps to add a small signature mark to their finished pieces. The touchmark is an identifier or...

Read More
What's the Difference Between Embossing and Debossing?

3 min read

What's the Difference Between Embossing and Debossing?

On more than a few occasions, we have been asked about custom metal embossing stamps, what they are, and how they are used. In the world of direct...

Read More
Custom Steel Hand Stamps For Rifles

1 min read

Custom Steel Hand Stamps For Rifles

Allan Broughman owns Broughman Gun Shop in Covington, VA, and is a gun expert specializing in restoring guns and building custom rifles. For the last...

Read More
Metal Stamps for Stainless Steel

1 min read

Metal Stamps for Stainless Steel

Metal stamps come in all shapes and sizes and are easily customizable, which is why they are a popular marking solution for stainless steel. Whether...

Read More
Knurled Hand Stamps

1 min read

Knurled Hand Stamps

We recently received a request to manufacture a custom-made steel stamp with a knurled finish. While we have produced similar stamps in the past (for...

Read More