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Glossary
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Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps
A pre-inked rubber stamp holds ink within its own
body, eliminating the need for an ink pad.
Simply
press the pre-inked rubber stamp against the
paper to make a clean impression.
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Flash Rubber Stamps
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Introduced in 1996, this process is much
quicker than gel or laser processes allowing
the manufacturer to offer “same
day” service. Flash rubber stamps are
made with a stencil process that results in
the rubber being covered in a thin plastic
film. Most users feel they are temporary
because the film develops cracks or small
tears with repeated use. While development of
this process continues, they make good
impressions and can be re-inked.
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Self-Inking Rubber Stamps
Self-inking rubber stamps are sold by almost every independent stamp manufacturer. The
self-inking stamp has a special mount that has a built-in ink pad and spring mechanism that automatically re-inks the die between impressions. |
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Stamps |
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Pen stamps are just
what their name say they are. Normal
pen with a stamp at the back. They do
not have space for lots of information, but
are ideal for short addresses.
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Pocket Stamps
Pocket stamps give real mobility, as you can
easily carry them arround. Although they
are
very compact they do have a much larger text
area the pen stamps.
Metal Stamps
With heavy-duty construction and precision
components, these stamps ensure a smooth, quiet
action. They are best used for rugged
environments or where high-volume stamping
occurs.
Plastic Stamps
Economical with a
lightweight yet very durable construction,
these stamps are perfect for everyday use.
They have been well-engineered for both
ease and frequency of use. |
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Traditional Rubber Stamps
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Popular in large part due
to their reasonable price and their quick
delivery time, however, the ink pad that is
necessary is messy and inconvenient. Most
of these rubber stamps are made with a
photopolymer die. |
| The dies are made of rubber
if they will be used with
non-porous (fast dry) inks. |
Photopolymer Stamps
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Dies made from liquid
photopolymer are quickest and least expensive for one
of a kind dies. Hard sheet clear
photopolymer is used as a master
when the same design will be mass
produced.
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Laser Engraved Rubber Stamps
| Laser engravers can create detailed graphics, replicate intricate logos, and engrave at various depths for a more textured finished product. This process is by far the most convenient and offers the best quality impression. |
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Vulcanized
Rubber
Vulcanization is the process of
treating crude or synthetic rubber or
similar plastic material chemically to
give it useful properties such as
elasticity, strength, and stability.
Vulcanized dies are made with type
packed into a tray and pressed
under heat into a matrix. This matrix
is the mold for the rubber and
vulcanized to make the rubber stamp
die.
Non-porous inks
Inks used to make a permanent mark on
glass, plastic, metal or glossy
paper. Usual drying time of 15 seconds
or less.
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Type ( click here for more info)
| Security or
invisible inks |
These inks are only
visible when exposed to an ultra violot
lamp. Can be used on peoples skins
and are used at entrances at
disco's. It can also be used on
cameras or other expensive items to place
your name on, without compromising the
looks of the article.
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Stock Stamps
Pre
manufacutured or pre set messages with or
without images where the wording cannot be
changed. These are typically teacher
stamps, office or accounting stamps with
wording like, Proof, Overdue, Copy Only,
Please, Do Not Bend, Original, etc. Some
samples are:
   
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