What's the difference between a serializing head and a hand number?

A serializing head automatically advances the number with each impression, built for machine or press integration. A hand number is a standalone tool used with a hammer or in a simple fixture, suited to lower-volume manual marking.

Do your holders work with stamps I already own?

Talk to an engineer to confirm compatibility with your existing stamps and shanks.

Can I get custom logos or symbols engraved on a numbering wheel?

Yes. Logos, symbols, and letters can be engraved sharp face, flat face, or low stress, and condensed, concave, or convex configurations are available by special order.

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Steel Stamp Heads and Holders

Automatic numbering heads and a complete line of type holders, built for automatic, manual indexing, and variable steel stamping requirements.

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Find the right head or holder by function:

These recommendations are a starting point. Our applications engineers will confirm the right configuration for your part and process.

Serializing.

Automatically advance a number, letter, or symbol with each impression. Choose this if you are marking consecutive serial numbers, lot codes, or date codes.

Special marking needs.

Hot stamping, finger-actuated selective marking, or barrel-style roll marking, for requirements that fall outside standard serialization.

Manual numbering.

Hand-operated numberers for lower-volume or manual marking stations.

Holding your stamp or type.

Press or hand-marking holders that secure your stamp and transfer impact force cleanly to the part.

Monode MSS Serializing Heads

Monode serializing heads offer versatile consecutive, random, or duplicate numbering for industrial steel marking. Featuring flexible indexing options and robust frame construction, these heads deliver precise alphanumeric character impressions across hand and machine marking applications

Monode Hand Stamps & Type Holders

Monode’s industrial hand stamps and type holders provide reliable, high-clarity steel character marking for manual and press operations. Featuring color-coded Saf-T Grip hand stamps and heavy-duty pinned type holders, this line ensures safe handling and efficient character changes

Custom Engraved Marking Dies

Monode’s dies are manufactured from precision-ground, high-quality tool steels to meet your stamping or roll marking needs.

Custom Roll Marking & Fixturing

Engineered tooling and automation solutions designed for your unique roll marking applications, including custom fixtures, arbors, slides, and seamless integration with automated material handling systems.

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Hand Stamps and Type

Individual hand stamps and type sets for manual marking, still built to Monode's high-end standard rather than a commodity one, even at this more accessible entry point.

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Talk to an engineer about pairing the right head or holder with your press, or get a quote on what you need.