Hot Print Thermo Branders

When you need a permanent mark on extruded plastic products, the Matthews Hot Print continous rotary branders can get the job done. This friction-driven system is ideal when ink marking alone does not meet code requirements. Available in two styles, with or without foil, both units use heated steel type to form a crisp indented mark that is permanently imbedded in plastic pipe and other in-line extrusions.

Some new enhancements to this product line include a tape-saver motor & retrograde tape-saver kit designed to prohibit the foil tape waste involved in typical continuous marking processes. By purchasing a model with this feature or retrofitting a tape-saver motor to your existing Hot Print Brander, all colored tape is consumed at a reduced rate eliminating space holding characters. This innovation allows for a great reduction in the production cost of marking foil tapes.

The resulting mark is abrasion-resistant, making the product suitable for both outdoor and underground use. For a high-contrast mark, the Thermo Foil brander adds the option of embedding a colored foil into the branded mark. The result is a highly visible, yet permanent mark on ABS, polybutylene, polyethylene, PVC and Styrene. Installing a Hot Print Model 4015 Brander on your extrusion line is effortless. The systems come complete with a mounting stand and deluxe guide rolls to accomodate pipe ranging in size from 1/2" to 8" (12.5 mm - 200.8 mm).