Manual Branding Iron - 55mm x 10mm

Personalised Manual Branding Iron – 55 x 10mm

Create a distinctive, professional finish with our personalised manual branding iron – 55 x 10mm. Custom-made with your logo, initials or artwork, this stainless steel fire stamp produces a heat-branded impression on compatible surfaces without using ink.

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

The 55 x 10mm rectangular branding head offers a long, narrow format suited to simple wordmarks, short names, initials and slim horizontal logos. Our artwork team can help adapt your design to fit the available branding area.

Each branding iron features a stainless steel branding head attached to a steel rod with a wooden handle. A table stand is included.

Designed for short production runs and occasional use, this manual branding iron offers a practical way to personalise suitable products, packaging and handmade goods.

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

Always make a test impression on spare material before branding finished products. The correct heat and contact time depend on 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

• 55 x 10mm rectangular branding head
• Long, narrow format for suitable horizontal designs
• Personalised 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 55 x 10mm custom branding iron allows you to add your business logo, initials or personalised design to compatible materials. Unlike a traditional ink stamp, it uses heat to create a distinctive branded impression.

Potential applications include:

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

Veneer, chipboard and certain plastics are also mentioned in the original product information. These require additional care because heat may damage coatings or adhesives, and some materials can release harmful fumes. Always confirm heat compatibility before use.

55 x 10mm Rectangular Branding Head

The 55mm x 10mm branding area provides a slim, elongated format for suitably sized text and horizontal logo designs.

The narrow height makes clear, simple artwork especially important. Very small lettering or intricate graphics may need to be simplified to achieve a clear heat-branded impression.

Our in-house artwork team can help prepare your design for the available branding space.

Personalised Burger and Food Branding Iron

A custom burger branding iron can be used for 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 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 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: 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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