Thicker brands hold heat longer for more branding without having to reheat.

Thicker brands act as a “heat reservoir” holding and distributing heat more evenly.

Cheaper brands often use thinner material to reduce costs, however thinner material is more likely to warp during the engraving process.

Even distortion as little as 1 thousandth of an inch will result in a darker impression in the middle and gradual fading at the ends.

Each brand is unique in how it performs.

Without testing the branding iron, you cannot be certain as to how well it will perform.

All of our brands are tested on hardwood before shipping with a picture and video sent to the customer for validation

Not all manufacturers Stress Relieve their brass before machining. Over time, the brand will eventually warp with repeated reheat cycles causing fading on the transferred image.

Learn more about how this happens and how our unique 3-stage process prevents this condition.