Matthews Introduces More Versatile Mount-Gun for Efficient Airgrit Etching System

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May, 2001 - Matthews International has announced an important new product upgrade of its Model 7650 Airgrit® Etching System, which is particularly used on glass, plastics, ceramics and polished metals. Formerly available as a bench top or under the line mounted unit, the new Model 7650 etching system features an under table mount gun allowing the unit's canister to be mounted separately from the gun.

With a remote gun that can mark an area of 1.75 inches in diameter, the new system makes machine components accessible for marking without removing the mount gun from the production line. Matthews' Airgrit System is an extremely fast marking method using aluminum oxide grit blasted at very high pressure and applied though a stencil. This produces a frosted or etched impression in glass, ceramics, plastics, polished metals and other surfaces. The unit is activated with a foot switch or remote triggering switch.

By providing a permanent distinctive mark, the system is ideal for brand recognition, date and batch codes, traceability, inspection, and instructional markings.

The 7650 is engineered to mark variable information on flat glass (architectural and automotive), windows and doors, lenses, plastics, and polished metal products such as tools, drill bits and chrome plated steels. Newer market applications include dental instruments, metal hand dryers, and various decorative glass products. In additional to the new Model 7650, Matthews Airgrit Etching Systems are available in several larger size units including Models 7001, 7201, and 7205.

For additional information on this new system and any of Matthews marking products contact: Matthews International Corporation, Marking Products Division, 6515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Telephone: 412-665-2500. Fax: 412-665-2550. www.matthewsmarking.com.