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Welcome to the RSIAonline Glossary
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| The term, Art Stamp, applies to any stamp that is used solely for aesthetic, rather than functional reasons. | ||
| Automatic Number Stamp | A stamp designed to print sequential numbers without manual adjustment of the number bands or wheels. Typically the machine can be set to increment numbers with each use or to print a number several times before the next increment occurs. | |
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| Band Stamp | A stamp comprising flexible adjustable bands, each carrying a separate image. These bands normally feature moulded dates, months or numbers and can be altered by manually turning the "finger" wheels located between the bands. | |
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| Common Seal | A stamp often required by incorporated bodies under law. | |
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| Date Stamp | A stamp which includes an area for the date in the message. The date elements are usually raised on adjustable bands or by interchangeable type. | |
| Die Plate | A plate on which a printing die is attached. | |
| Die Plate Date / Number Stamp | A date or number stamp with a plate around the date or number on which a printing die is attached. | |
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| Embossing | A process used to impress a permanent raised image onto the surface of paper, foil or light card. Can be achieved with hand held or mechanical device equipped with special male and female embossing dies. | |
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| Hand Stamp | A stamp consisting of a handle and a flat base and which requires a separate ink pad. | |
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| Inspection Stamp | A stamp used to indicate the quality status of a product or process. Usually small in design these stamps often include a code to identify the inspector who assessed the item. | |
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| Metal Stamp | A stamp constructed from primarily metal parts with a printing die which can be rubber, metal or photopolymer, usually used for heavy duty repetitive printing. | |
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| Photopolymer | A photo sensitive material used in the manufacture of printing plates. | |
| Pre Inked Stamp | A stamp in which the rubber like printing plate holds ink so that a separate ink pad is not necessary. See also "Self Inking Stamp". | |
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| Rocker |
Is a stamp designed specifically for large area printing, the imprint is made by rocking the stamp back and forth. Frequently used for making imprints on corrugated cardboard. |
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| Rubber | A flexible material which carries the desired image for reproduction and is impervious to attack by stamp inks. | |
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| Self Inking Stamp | A stamp which includes an ink pad so that a separate pad is not necessary. See also "Pre Inked Stamp" | |
| Stamp Die | The material which carries the printing image attached to the stamp machine or hand mount. | |
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| Time Stamp | A stamp specifically designed for time or time and date recording. Incorporates a manual adjustment which enables hour and minute setting. | |
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