Marking Products With Type Holders

Explore the Versatility of Numberall’s Model 23P Type Holder
In industrial identification, precise tooling is crucial for permanent product recognition. The type holder is fundamental, securely housing characters to create lasting metal impressions through adaptable indenting operations.
Since 1930, Numberall Stamp & Tool Company, a 4th generation family business, has been a premier US manufacturer of durable indenting equipment. Our commitment to precision and innovative metal impression solutions is embodied in our robust Model 23P Type Holder.
The Role of Type Holders in Industrial Indenting
Type holders excel at repetitive indenting for fixed numbers, part identifiers, or logos, ensuring consistent impressions. While adaptable for variable data, changing type is typically for infrequent modifications or specific production batches. Combined with Numberall’s precision steel type, these holders deliver clear, indelible physical indentations on diverse materials.
Model 23P: Engineered for Precision & Adaptability
The Numberall Model 23P Type Holder is a versatile indenting tool, designed for optimal impression quality and efficiency across industrial applications.
- Configurable Customization: Seamlessly adapts for specialized indenting tasks, optimizing resource utilization.
- High-Precision Indenting: Ensures crisp, consistent metal impressions, vital for traceability and quality assurance.
- Engineered Durability: Robust construction guarantees prolonged operational life in demanding environments, reducing downtime and lowering total cost of ownership.
- Efficient Character Exchange: Facilitates quick type changes for new, less frequent codes or logos.
- USA-Manufactured Quality: Over 90 years of US expertise ensures stringent quality control and reliable performance.
- Economical Implementation: A cost-effective solution for permanent product identification without compromising precision.
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Variations and Customizations of the Model 23P Type Holder
At Numberall, we offer a wide range of options for the Model 23P Type Holder, tailored to meet various marking needs. Our expertise allows us to modify the Model 23P for diverse applications, ensuring precision and efficiency in your marking processes.
Model 23P-3 Three-Line Type Holder: Precision Marking, Built for You
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- Custom 3-Line Type Partition Design: Crafted to perfectly align with your specific three-line stamping areas, ensuring accurate and repeatable marking every time.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for marking multiple lines of text, serial numbers, part IDs, and other items requiring precise placement. Customize it with your company logo or any brand design for a professional look.
- Numberall’s Expertise: With decades of experience, Numberall specializes in custom marking solutions. We engineer products that seamlessly integrate into your workflow, providing optimal performance and lasting durability.

Model 23P-2 Two-Line Type Holder with Staggered Openings: Custom Designed
The Numberall Model 23P-2 Two-Line Type Holder with Staggered Openings is engineered for accuracy when you need to mark specific, non-aligned areas. This tool delivers clean, targeted impressions every time.
- Custom Staggered Design: This holder is built to fit your specific tags, letting you stamp only two designated areas. Its unique, staggered configuration ensures precise and targeted markings, even when your layout isn’t straightforward.
- Versatile Applications: It’s perfect for marking tags, labels, and other items where specific, distinct areas need to be stamped. Think of it for things like date codes on one side and a part number on the other, or any situation where two lines of information need to be placed in non-linear spots.

Numberall Model 223P Hot Stamping Type Holder: Precision Heat Marking for Lasting Results
Get crisp, durable impressions with the Numberall Model 223P Hot Stamping Type Holder.
Optimized Hot Stamping: Featuring an insulated mounting plate and precise temperature control, this holder delivers stable, consistent heat for flawless hot stamping. Every mark is uniform, whether for long runs or delicate branding.
Versatile Heat Marking: Ideal for durable, heat-applied marks on various materials. Perfect for product branding, serial numbering, date coding, batch traceability, and foil stamping on plastics, leather, wood, and paper.
Built for Industry: With Numberall’s commitment to quality, the Model 223P withstands industrial use. Its sturdy construction guarantees a long service life and reliable performance, reducing downtime for your marking equipment.

Numberall Special Model 23P with Round Middle Section: Custom Application Design.
The Numberall Special Model 23P with Round Middle Section offers exceptional adaptability for complex marking challenges. This innovative type holder is designed for precision when your marking requirements are anything but standard.
Innovative Design with Replaceable Round Die: This holder features a central round section engineered to hold a replaceable round die, allowing for quick changes of logos, symbols, or specific marks. Flanking this, side pockets hold additional type, positioned at a 90-degree angle to the primary marking direction. This unique configuration provides unparalleled flexibility for multi-directional or multi-element impressions.
Broad Marking Applications: Ideal for situations demanding flexibility in marking different sections, angles, or custom elements on a single part. Perfect for applying custom logos, unique part codes, directional indicators, or variable data where traditional straight-line marking isn’t enough. Its design makes it particularly useful for marking components with non-linear surfaces or where information needs to be oriented in multiple directions.


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Versatile Material Compatibility for Indenting
Numberall’s type holders are engineered to create clear, permanent indentations on a diverse range of robust materials:
- Metals: Steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and alloys.
- Plastics: Hard plastics and polymers (often with thermal stamping).
- Wood Products: For durable, permanent identification on timber, lumber, and furniture components.
- Other Hard Materials: Dense composites or non-metallic surfaces requiring physical indentation.
This broad compatibility provides a versatile solution for numerous product identification challenges.
Key Industrial Applications for Indenting Type Holders
Type holders are indispensable across industries where permanent, legible product identification and traceability via metal impressions are paramount. They create durable, physical marks on components built to endure harsh conditions, long lifespans, or strict regulations.
Numberall’s precision indenting equipment serves critical functions in applications such as:
- Automotive Component Identification: Permanent serial numbers, VINs, and specifications on engine blocks and chassis for lifetime traceability and compliance.
- Heavy Industrial Equipment & Castings: Indenting large components, raw castings, and fabricated parts with identification codes and production data.
- Tool & Die Management: Unique identification for tools, jigs, and fixtures, aiding inventory control and quality management.
- Durable Nameplate & Data Plate Production: High-contrast alphanumeric information on metal nameplates for industrial machinery, enduring harsh environments.
- Agricultural Machinery & Implement Tracking: Serial numbers and production dates on farming equipment for inventory, maintenance, and anti-theft.
- Oil & Gas Infrastructure Marking: Permanent identification on pipes, valves, and fittings, crucial for traceability in extreme environments.
- Pet and Livestock Tag & Equipment Identification: Permanent impressions on metal animal tags and equipment, ensuring ownership verification and traceability.
These applications underscore the critical role of durable metal marking, precisely created by robust tooling like Numberall’s type holders, in maintaining product integrity and operational efficiency.

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The Numberall Advantage: Your Trusted Partner in Indenting Solutions
Partnering with Numberall offers distinct advantages for both industrial and small business metal indenting needs:
- A 4th Generation Family Business, Since 1930 in the USA: Our 90+ years of experience as a family business means unparalleled product knowledge, engineering acumen, and a deep commitment to quality. Every Numberall machine is proudly designed and manufactured in the United States.
- Expedited Turnaround Times: As a US manufacturer, our streamlined processes ensure significantly quicker turnaround times from order to delivery, accelerating your operational readiness.
Expert Technical Support: Our team’s comprehensive understanding of complex indenting challenges ensures expert guidance for selecting and implementing your optimal solution.
Unmatched Benefits of Our Stamping Equipment
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Compliance
Meet industry standards and regulations with our reliable marking solutions.
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