Manual Branding Iron - 50mm x 15mm

Personalised Manual Branding Iron – 50 x 15mm

Give your products a distinctive, handcrafted finish with our personalised manual branding iron – 50 x 15mm. Custom-made with your logo, initials or artwork, this stainless steel branding stamp creates a heat-branded impression on compatible materials without ink.

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

The 50 x 15mm rectangular branding head offers a long, narrow branding area, making it particularly suitable for appropriately sized wordmarks, initials, short names and horizontal logo designs.

Each manual branding iron features a stainless steel branding end connected to a steel rod with a wooden handle. A table stand is supplied for convenient positioning.

Designed for short production runs and occasional use, this manual fire stamp is a practical option for adding custom branding to suitable products, packaging and handmade goods.

Heat the stainless steel branding head using a suitable butane or propane gas flame, then carefully apply it to your chosen surface. The heat produces a distinctive brown, fire-coloured impression.

Always test the branding iron on spare material before marking finished products. The appropriate temperature and contact time will vary according to the surface.

Free artwork preparation and a digital proof are included. The standard lead time is approximately 2–3 weeks from artwork approval.

Key Features

• 50 x 15mm personalised rectangular branding head
• Ideal format for suitably sized horizontal logos and lettering
• Custom-made with your logo, initials or artwork
• Stainless steel branding end
• Steel rod with wooden handle
• Manual, flame-heated operation
• Butane or propane gas flame recommended for heating
• Creates a heat-branded impression without ink
• Designed for short runs and occasional branding
• Suitable for compatible wood, leather, cardboard and cork
• Potential food branding applications, subject to food-contact suitability
• Table stand included
• 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 50 x 15mm custom branding iron offers a distinctive way to add your company logo or personalised design to compatible materials. Unlike a traditional ink stamp, it uses heat to leave a branded impression on the surface.

Potential applications include:

• Wooden products: Personalise suitable wooden crafts, decorative items and handmade goods.
• Leather accessories: Add your logo, initials or short text to compatible leather products.
• Cardboard packaging: Create a distinctive branded impression 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: Mark 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 some plastics. These materials require additional care because heat may damage coatings or adhesives, and some surfaces may release harmful fumes. Always confirm heat compatibility before use.

50 x 15mm Rectangular Branding Head

The 50mm x 15mm branding area provides a slim rectangular format for appropriately sized text and artwork.

This shape can work particularly well for simple wordmarks, initials and horizontal logos that fit within the available branding space.

Very fine lettering or intricate details may need to be simplified to achieve a clear heat-branded impression. Our artwork team can help prepare your design for production.

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.

This product features a stainless steel branding end. However, stainless steel construction alone does not establish suitability for direct food contact.

Important: Before using the iron with food, confirm the stainless steel grade, surface finish and food-contact suitability with PackGenie. Follow appropriate food hygiene procedures and clean the equipment between uses.

How to Use a Manual Branding Iron

1. Prepare the material: Check that the surface 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 your tested technique.
5. Inspect the result: Allow the branded surface to cool before handling or packaging.
6. Cool the tool safely: Place the iron on a suitable heat-resistant support away from combustible materials until completely cool.

Heat safety: The metal components can become extremely hot. Use suitable protective equipment, keep the iron away from flammable materials and never leave a heated branding iron unattended.

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