More Versatile Mount Gun
For Efficient Airgrit Etching System

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 5, 2003 - 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 without fracture or distortion to the marking surface. Formerly available as a bench top or under the line mounted unit (without remote marking gun), the new Model 7650 etching system features an under the table mount marking gun allowing the unit's canister to be located separately from the marking gun.

With a remote marking gun that can etch an area of 1.75 inches in diameter, the new system makes machine components in the canister accessible for repair without removing the mounted marking gun from the production line. Matthews' Airgrit System is an extremely fast marking method which operates by blowing fine aluminum oxide grit through a nozzle and onto a rubber mask which includes the information to be marked. This produces a frosted or etched impression in glass, ceramics, plastics and polished metals.The unit is equipped with an electronic timer and foot pedal to provide consistent, quality, etched marks every time.

By providing a permanent distinctive mark, the system is ideal for brand recognition, date and batch codes, traceability, inspection, and instructional markings.
The Model 7650 is engineered to mark 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.

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