Whether you're manufacturing glass windows, doors, automotive parts or architectural elements, the marking process presents many unique challenges. The information you need to mark each manufactured product varies as much as the glass style, shape and thickness.
Businesses require marking solutions that meet regulatory guidelines and industry standards. Additionally, each tool must withstand the rugged operating environments of manufacturing plants and industrial facilities.
Types of Glass Marking Solutions
Learn which marking method will work best for your operational requirements and applications.
Steel Stamps
Stamps and dies offer one of the most common marking options available and provide a way to precise, permanent marks. Generally, the stamping tools offer compatibility with hand-held stamping techniques and pressing machines.
You can work with a partner to customize each tool with your tailored branding or trademarked displays — create the exact stamps you need with any combination of letters, numbers and visuals.
Ink-Based Stamps
Ink-based marking offers a way to maintain clean, crisp lines in lower-volume markings. You can collaborate with a marking company to customize the stamps with durable rubber constructions featuring your company branding and certification information.
Attach the adhesive-backed stamps to a self-inking stamper, and apply one of the following inks to the rubber surface for transfer onto glass applications:
- Ceramic frit-based ink: Select a frit-based, ceramic ink with white for high-opacity or etch for a frosted appearance. Once applied, send the glass through a tempering oven to make the marks permanent.
- Self-drying ink: Choose a self-drying ink in white or black for any manufacturing processes with laminated glass. Apply the ink on an inner glass surface and wait a minute for the permanent markings to dry.
Grit Etching Machines
Grit etching machines offer an ideal way to make clear, repeatable marks on glass. The marking systems use compressed air to ensure consistent, even grit applications. The process uses a pneumatic force and removes any impurities on the surface and makes a clean, legible mark on the material.
There are multiple machine options, increasing ease of use and success for operators. Machine size varies from floor models to hand-held models. When used with rubber marks, the grit etching systems offer precision etching with quick changeovers to optimize your production lines.
Achieve Next-Level Precision and Efficiency
Need the highest-quality marking methods for your operations? You can count on the skilled craftspeople at Marvel Marking Products to provide consistent, effective equipment at cost-effective prices.
Our company is a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial marking products and print room supplies. We have over 55 years of experience serving businesses in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We go above and beyond to provide tailored solutions for your unique applications. Contact us online or call us at 412-790-2116 to speak with a specialist and request your free quote today.