Embossing machines

Embossers are perfect for stamping addresses and monograms to personalise crafts, letters and cards, and for authenticating important documents.

They can also be used to protect against forgeries and unauthorised copies of certificates, limited edition prints and other artwork.

• Types of impression available
• Hand plier embossing seal
• Company seal embossing press
• Seal wafers
• Address embossing press
• Heavy Duty Embossing Presses
• Electric Embossing Machine
• Extra heavy duty embossing press
• Heavy Duty Electric Embossing Press
• Reiner Blind Debosser

See also:

• Perforating machines
• Wax seals and sealing wax

Types of impression available

	Text only Text is available in Helvetica or Times Roman fonts. Designs including special fonts are treated as simple graphics.
	Simple graphic Image is machine-engraved from black-and-white artwork, with all parts of the image embossed to the same height. Please email artwork at 3-times final size, as a JPEG file.
	Contoured designs These hand-engraved designs allow for greater detail because the image is embossed at varying heights - ideal for armorial bearings and "great seals". Due to the immense pressure required to emboss them, these designs can only be produced on heavy duty embossers. Please email artwork as a JPEG file, or send an example of the embossed image required.

Hand plier embossing seal Suitable for embossing paper up to 80 grams per square metre. Takes a 38mm (1.5") or 50mm (2") round die which carries up to 43 letters or spaces around the circumference, with outer and inner rings around the lettering. Folds flat in plastic case for easy storage. Normal delivery time is 2 to 3 days. Single colour body. Hand plier embossing seals can be stored flat. Standard hand plier seals come stored flat in plastic pouches. Heavy duty hand plier seals come in flat cardboard boxes. Type of model Impression (see note above) Die diameter 38mm 50mm Standard Text only £29.50 - Text and simple graphic £55.00 - Heavy duty Text only £45.00 £55.00 Text and simple graphic £60.00 £65.00 Extra 38mm die sets (text only) £22.50 Extra 50mm die sets (text only) £30.00 Extra 38mm or 50mm die sets (with simple graphic) £45.00 How to assemble the plier seal Order    Product index    Top of page

Hand plier seal (with 38mm die) Heavy duty hand plier seal (with 50mm die)

Company seal embossing press Has a cast aluminium body and sturdy lever action which embosses round company seals of 38mm (1.5") diameter. Will take up to 43 letters, stars or spaces around the circumference, plus 'LIMITED' across the diameter if required. Outer and inner rings around the lettering. Can emboss paper up to 100 grams per square metre. Single colour body or antique finish available. Security locking system possible. Normal delivery time is 2 to 3 days. Express service available at extra cost. One colour body machine: £45.00. With graphic from black-and-white artwork (not contoured): £80.00. Machine in black with antique finish (pictured), text only: £49.50. Machine in single colour body, with simple graphic from black-and-white artwork (not contoured): £84.00. Order    Product index    Top of page Seal wafers Self-adhesive seal rosettes - 50 pack. Available in matt red, matt gold, matt silver, metaillic gold or metallic silver. 45mm diameter £9.50 51mm diameter £11.50 65mm diameter (matt red only) £16.50 Order    Product index    Top of page

Company seal press with antique finish Typical design for a Company Seal Seal wafers

Heavy duty embossing presses Single-lever embossers These machines are for embossing heavy papers or designs which require large dies. Dies of up to 75mm (3") diameter or 80mm x 35mm (3.15" x 1.4") are possible. Throat sizes range from 55mm (2.15") up to 150mm (6") from the centre of the die to the back of the press. If the paper can be curled, the reach can be longer. The heavy castings comprising the body are of either cast iron or aluminium depending on the duty. The large machines are often used to produce detailed armorial designs and Vesica Piscis shaped ecclesiastical seals. Security can be assured by a stainless steel locking bar and one or two padlocks as an optional extra, at extra cost. Pictured are the smallest and largest in the range, but other models are available, depending on the reach, size of die and weight of paper required. Prices, with text-only dies included, start at £95. Please contact us for further details.

"Notary" embossing press "Ambassador" embossing press

"Envoy" low-effort, double-lever heavy duty embossing press

This is ideal for embossing large quantities of documents without incurring strain or exhaustion. The machine is fixed to the desk, allowing the operator to use the press while seated comfortably. The ergonomically designed handle minimises strain on the wrist or hand.

The press can emboss papers of up to 140GSM (grams per square meter) with an impression size of up to 45mm diameter.

It is a cheaper alternative to an electrically operated press.

Price on application

Extra heavy duty embossing press A video of the Extra heavy Duty Embossing Press in operation (requires Flash and JavaScript). A video of the Extra heavy Duty Embossing Press in operation.

Extra heavy duty embossing press with screw mechanism Typical design for extra heavy duty embossing press

The machine is stylishly finished in black and gold with polished brass fittings. It is operated by a twin-start, square-cut screw mechanism which generates immense pressure and requires less effort than lever-operated machines, making it suitable for very thick papers or parchment, or large volumes. To operate, simply swing the ball lever. It will take large dies of up to 90mm diameter impression size, incorporating large official crests, armorial bearings, coats of arms or company logos in the design. It is useful for passport embossing, or for use by councils, universities, or official bodies.

Its low-maintenance design will give many years of trouble-free service. The machine has a cast-iron body and ball lever with steel working parts and brass fittings. The distance from the centre of the die to the back of the throat of the press measures 150mm (6"), so that certificates can be scrolled before embossing if necessary. Maximum paper weight is 350gsm. The overall weight of the machine is 27kg and its overall dimensions are 150mm(w) x 500mm(d) x 450mm(h). A stainless-steel locking bolt is fitted which can carry up to two padlocks for security over its use. Embossing from the top, bottom or side is possible if specified at the time of order.

Price on application.

This electric embossing press is a bench-top machine and is useful if thousands of documents have to be embossed. It will take dies of up to 47mm diameter, and has a variable pressure setting which will take papers of up to 250gsm in weight. The throat will take large documents in the scrolled position if required. The weight of the machine is 18kg and it runs on 240V electrical supply. Embossing from the top, side or bottom is possible if specified at the time of order. Security locking device available. Dimensions: 255mm(w) x 215mm(d) x 325mm(h). Video of the Electric Embossing Machine (Requires Adobe Flash Player). Price on application.

Heavy Duty Electric Embossing Press

This electric embossing machine is free-standing with a front shelf to allow the operator to be seated while embossing large quantities of documents.

• Operated by foot pedal or hand switch.
• Takes papers of up to 250gsm in weight.
• Has a reach of up to 100mm (4 inches) from the nearest edge of the paper to the centre of the impression.
• Adjustable paper guides allow you to position the impression accurately every time.
• Die sizes of up to 56mm diameter can be accommodated.
• Dies are fixed to clips and are easily interchangeable for different designs to be embossed.
• Adjustable clamping forces at 4 different settings, for different paper weights.
• Works from single phase 240 volt electric supply.
• Dimensions: 900mm wide x 600mm deep x 1000mm high.

Price on application.

Proprietor:
T.L.Compton
B.Sc., F.I.M.

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