Manual Branding Iron - 30mm x 16mm

Personalised Manual Branding Iron – 30 x 16mm

Add a distinctive, handcrafted finish to your products with PackGenie's personalised manual branding iron. Featuring a 30 x 16mm stainless steel branding head, this custom-made fire stamp lets you create a heat-branded impression using your own logo, initials or artwork.

Also known as a custom branding iron, fire stamp or burger branding stamp, this handheld tool can be used to personalise suitable wood, leather, cardboard, cork and other heat-compatible surfaces.

Our manual branding irons feature a stainless steel branding end connected to a steel rod with a wooden handle. Each iron is supplied with a table stand.

The compact 30 x 16mm branding area is well suited to appropriately sized initials, short names, simple logos and rectangular designs. Our artwork team can help prepare your design for the available branding space.

Designed for short production runs and occasional use, this manual branding iron provides a practical way to personalise compatible products and packaging.

Heat the stainless steel branding head using a suitable butane or propane gas flame, then carefully apply it to your chosen surface. The heat creates a distinctive brown, fire-coloured impression without using ink.

Always make a test impression on spare material before branding your finished products. The appropriate temperature and contact time depend on the material being marked.

Free artwork preparation and a digital proof are included, with a standard lead time of 2–3 weeks from artwork approval.

Key Features

• 30 x 16mm personalised branding head
• Compact rectangular branding format
• Custom-made with your logo, initials or artwork
• Stainless steel branding end
• Steel rod construction
• Wooden handle
• Manual, flame-heated operation
• Butane or propane gas flame recommended for heating
• Creates a heat-branded impression without ink
• Suitable for short runs and occasional branding
• Suitable for compatible wood, leather, cardboard and cork
• Potential food branding applications, subject to food-contact suitability
• Supplied with a table stand
• Made in Britain
• Free artwork preparation and digital proof
• Standard lead time of 2–3 weeks from artwork approval

Custom Branding Iron for Wood, Leather and Packaging

Our 30 x 16mm personalised branding iron provides a distinctive way to add your logo or custom design to compatible materials.

Unlike a traditional ink stamp, a manual fire stamp uses heat to leave an impression on the surface, giving suitable products a natural, handcrafted appearance.

Potential applications include:

• Wooden products: Add initials, short names or simple logos to suitable wooden crafts and decorative items.
• Leather accessories: Personalise compatible leather goods with a compact branded impression.
• Cardboard packaging: Create a distinctive mark on suitable uncoated cardboard surfaces.
• Cork products: Add custom branding to compatible cork materials.
• Handmade goods: Give suitable craft products a personalised finish.
• Food presentation: Brand suitable burger buns, bread or meat only when the branding head is confirmed as appropriate for direct food contact.

The original product information also mentions veneer, chipboard and certain plastics. These materials require particular care: heat may damage coatings, adhesives or plastics, and some surfaces may release harmful fumes. Confirm heat compatibility before use.

30 x 16mm Rectangular Branding Head

This custom manual branding iron features a 30mm x 16mm branding area, providing a compact rectangular format for appropriately sized text and artwork.

The shape can work well for simple wordmarks, initials and small horizontal logo designs, provided they fit within the available space.

Fine lettering and intricate graphics may need to be simplified to produce a clear heat-branded impression. Our artwork team can help prepare your design for the branding head.

Personalised Burger and Food Branding Iron

A custom burger branding iron can be used to create distinctive food presentation on suitable burger buns, bread and meat.

The original product information specifies a stainless steel branding end for direct food-contact applications.

Before using the branding iron with food, confirm that its complete food-contact specification is appropriate for the intended use. Follow suitable food hygiene procedures and clean the equipment between uses.

Food safety note: Stainless steel construction alone does not establish food-contact compliance. Confirm the material grade, surface finish and suitability with PackGenie before use on food.

How to Use a Manual Branding Iron

Our handheld fire stamp is designed for manual heat branding. The correct temperature and contact time depend on the material being marked.

1. Prepare your surface: Check that the material is suitable for heat branding and position it securely.
2. Heat the branding head: Use a suitable butane or propane gas flame in a controlled, well-ventilated area.
3. Make a test impression: Test on spare material to establish the appropriate heat and contact time.
4. Apply the branding iron: Carefully position the heated head against the surface using the tested technique.
5. Inspect the result: Allow the branded surface to cool before handling or packaging.
6. Cool the iron safely: Place it on a suitable heat-resistant support away from combustible materials until completely cool.

Safety: Metal components can become extremely hot. Use suitable heat-resistant protective equipment, keep the tool away from flammable materials and never leave a heated branding iron unattended.

Product Specifications

Free Artwork Preparation

Personalise your 30 x 16mm branding iron with your company logo, initials or custom artwork.

Upload your artwork when placing your order, or email it to our team after purchase. If you need help preparing your design, our in-house artwork team can assist at no additional artwork setup cost.

We'll email a digital proof for you to review before production begins. You can request changes before approving the final design.

For the best result within the 30 x 16mm rectangular branding area, we recommend simple artwork with clear lettering and uncomplicated detail.

Production and Delivery

Our standard lead time for this custom stainless steel branding iron is approximately 2–3 weeks from artwork approval.

The original product information states that delivery is to one UK mainland destination.

Your order will move into production once you have approved the final artwork proof.

Create a Distinctive Branded Finish

Whether you're personalising wooden products, leather accessories, cardboard packaging or suitable food items, our 30 x 16mm manual branding iron offers a practical way to add your brand identity to compatible surfaces.

Upload your logo or artwork and let PackGenie's team help prepare your personalised branding stamp.