Industrial Marker Tube Type Tools and Their Benefits
While typical permanent markers used in homes and businesses are commonly used for paper, fabric, wood, and other such materials, they often fall flat when it comes to working with non-porous surfaces and various industrial materials. Whether you are working with metal, HVAC systems, industrial machinery, or other related assemblies, a more intensive writing solution may be required to ensure markings are implemented, and stay for as long as necessary. In such instances, paint marker tube type tools and other similar solutions are relied on.
Paint markers come in various types to accommodate different needs, and common examples include soapstone, permanent markers, welders’ pens, wax pencils, and other similar tools. Generally, the choice of tool will depend on the materials and environment present for a given application, due to the fact that each performs in a different way. For example, soapstone is a chalk-like substance that is removable, while welders’ pens are more geared towards implementing cutting marks for equipment guidance.
No matter the type of marker tube or tool, all are made from a combination of a solvent, pigment, and resin. The solvent is a very important aspect of the mixture, ensuring that the marker paint remains in a liquefied state for an ease of storage and application. Meanwhile, the pigment is what gives markers their color, allowing for customization and visibility to be established. Lastly, the resin is used to bind the paint to the surface of aircraft that it is applied on, allowing for an applied marking to stay until removed through various means. While the mixture of the solvent, pigment, and resin can have various effects on appearance, it will also change the properties of the markings. For instance, some resins are made for excessive temperatures, while others are specifically made to be removed with standard solvents for an ease of removal.
Alongside a variety of substance mixtures, many marker tube type tools will also vary in the design of their tips so that the appearance of the finished marking can be established. For rougher surfaces, a tip such as an acrylic nib is ideal, while whole polyester nibs promote more uniformity of shape with each stroke. As different marker types may be more beneficial for a certain type of material or need, one should always consider factors such as the need for permanent markings, visibility, the ability for the resin to bond with moisture, and much more.
One common example of a paint-based marker tube type is the Stylmark tube marker which can create markings on smooth or rough surfaces. With a resistant application tip, ample UV-resistance, wide temperature range, and other such qualities, the Stylmark tube marker can be used for construction, metal surfaces, tires, welding, ship building, steel mills, plastics, cloth, fabrics, and so much more. Beyond such an example, there are many other options that one may take advantage of.
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