Electrochemical marking

Etching stencils and printers for metal marking

Create the stencils needed for electrochemical marking and etching of logos, QR codes, serial numbers, text and production data.

Choose a mobile Brother printer for smaller stencil work, a desktop thermal printer for higher-volume production, or a custom reusable stencil when you need the same mark again and again.

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Cougartron stencil printers and marking stencils for electrochemical metal marking
Print single-use stencils in-house or order reusable custom stencils for repeat marking.

How to choose

Choose by stencil type, mark size and production volume

Small stencil work

Choose a Brother stencil printer and stencil tape when you need practical in-house stencil production for smaller marks, text, logos and simple production data.

Higher-volume stencil printing

Choose a desktop thermal printer and marking roll when you need faster stencil production for repeat marking, batch work and higher production volume.

Reusable custom stencils

Choose a custom multi-use stencil when you need the same logo, design or mark used repeatedly across many parts.

Products

Browse stencil printers, tapes and custom stencils

Find Brother stencil printers, desktop thermal printers, stencil tape, marking roll and reusable custom stencils for electrochemical metal marking.

Not sure what to choose?

Tell us the mark size, marking volume and whether you need single-use or reusable stencils. We can help point you to the right setup.

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Product types

Understand the stencil and printer range

Brother stencil printers

Practical label-style printers for producing single-use stencils in-house for electrochemical marking and etching.

Desktop thermal printers

Higher-volume stencil printing for repeat work, larger production runs and faster stencil output.

Stencil tape and marking roll

Consumables used with compatible stencil printers to create single-use stencils for metal marking.

Custom reusable stencils

Multi-use stencils made to your logo or design when you need the same mark repeated across many parts.

Buying help

Stencil and printer questions

What are etching stencils used for?

Etching stencils are used in electrochemical marking to transfer logos, text, serial numbers, QR codes and production data onto metal surfaces.

Do I need a stencil printer?

You need a stencil printer if you want to produce single-use stencils in-house. This is useful for changing text, serial numbers, small batches and repeat workshop marking.

Should I choose a Brother printer or a desktop thermal printer?

Choose a Brother printer for practical smaller stencil work and mobile or low-volume use. Choose a desktop thermal printer when you need faster stencil production and higher-volume marking.

What is stencil tape used for?

Stencil tape is used with compatible Brother printers to produce single-use stencils for electrochemical metal marking and etching.

What is marking roll used for?

Marking roll is used with compatible desktop thermal printers to produce quality single-use stencils for electrochemical marking.

When should I order a custom reusable stencil?

Choose a custom reusable stencil when you need the same logo, design or mark repeated across many parts. It is the better route for repeat production marking.

How long does a custom stencil last?

Cougartron custom multi-use stencils can be used for high-volume repeat marking, with the category page stating usability up to 2000 times.

What should I send if I need help choosing?

Send the mark size, logo or data type, expected marking volume, material and whether the mark changes from part to part.

Need the right stencil setup?

Match the printer, stencil and marking volume before ordering

The right stencil setup depends on mark size, repeat volume and whether the mark changes between parts. Send us the mark details if you are unsure.

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