What is the maximum temperature that a Date Stamp can withstand?

The Date Stamp can work up to 150 °C (302°F).

How deep is the engraving on Date Stamps?

Ref	Numbers	Arrow
FA04.... IA22….	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.35mm. (0.014")
FA05.... IA30	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.40mm. (0.016")
FA06.... IA32....	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.40mm. (0.016")
FA08.... IA47....	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.40mm. (0.016")
FA10.... IA57....	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.50mm. (0.020")
FA12.... IA67....	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.50mm. (0.020")
FA16.... IA87....	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.70mm. (0.028")
FA20.... IA107...	0.15mm. (0.006")	0.70mm. (0.028")

What kind of thread is on Date Stamps and Inserts?

Ref	Arrow
FA04.... IA22....	M1.6x0.35mm.
FA05.... IA30....	M1.6x0.35mm.
FA06.... IA32....	M2.5x0.45mm.
FA08.... IA47....	M3.0x0.50mm.
FA10.... IA57....	M3.0x0.50mm.
FA12.... IA67....	M3.5x0.60mm.
FA16.... IA87....	M3.5x0.60mm.
FA20.... IA10....	M3.5x0.60mm.

The Insert turns within the Date Stamp when injecting. What is the reason for this?

In order to place the Insert correctly into the Date Stamp, turn it with a screwdriver clockwise until you hear a "click". Once the Insert is securely placed, turn it clockwise for changing the indication. To remove the Insert, turn it with a screwdriver counter-clockwise.

Which is the recommended screwdriver width to manipulate the CUMSA date stamps / inserts?

Ref	Screwdriver
FA06.... IA32....	1.8mm. x 0.3mm. (0.071" x 0.0118")
FA08.... IA47....	2mm. x 0.4mm. (0.079" x 0.0157")
FA10.... IA57....	2.5mm. x 0.4mm. (0.098" x 0.0157")
FA12.... IA67....	3mm. x 0.5mm. (0.118" x 0.0197")
FA16.... IA87....	4mm. x 0.8mm. (0.157" x 0.0315")
FA20.... IA10....	4mm. x 0.8mm. (0.157" x 0.0315")

Are special engravings possible?

Yes, you can request a special engravings on all our date stamps.