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Air Impact Markers

Air powered marking tools.

Air Impact FAQ

751-26 bushing won’t come out on the model 751-25-OK-60-E2-NL

Customer: I am trying to change out the seals in the model 751-25-OK-60-E2-NL, but cannot get Det.26 bushing out.   CMT: You will need a spanner wrench. If you do not have a spanner wrench you can leave the collar (Det.20) tight and lightly tap it to break the bushing Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsDecember 4, 2014 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 751 not retracting

Customer: I have the model 751-OK-25-00 Slide-A-Mark. The unit extends to mark but does not retract, while extended it leaks air. CMT: The model 751 is designed to allow air to pass through the keyway to help keep them clean. Did you change the marking head orientation?   Customer: Yes Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Markers

Fitting installation

Video               Screw fitting into hole. Tighten bolts with wrench. insert rubber tube to hole..

By Dottie Peene, 11 yearsSeptember 11, 2014 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Part number location for 751 Slide-A-Mark

Q- I would like a quote for a 751 Slide-A-Mark but do not know the complete part number. Is the part number stamps on the unit?   A- Yes the complete part number is stamped on the back cap. Please see the picture below.    

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact Markers

Air Impact Markers Stamps falling out.

Q:we have a major issue with loose stamps in your air impact markers We are using these to mark parts for our customer, the problem is that these stamps keep falling out and our customer has major problems identifying the parts for the next process because the ID-mark is missing! Read more

By Drew Davis, 11 yearsAugust 14, 2014 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Programmable Marking vs Impact Marking

Question:  What is the difference between Dot Peen marking and Impact? Answer: Programmable marking gives you the versatility of marking several different legends and logs with very easy change over.  If your mark is doesn’t chance much and your looking for something very fast, Impact Marking might be the best Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsJuly 14, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

Slide-A-Mark hammer replacement- the most versatile impact marker

The Slide-A-Mark air impact marker is Columbia’s most versatile impact marker.  With dozens of configurations and tooling options this marker can handle just about all impact applications.  What is not commonly known is how easily this marker’s power range can be changed over.  The difference between the “651”, “751” and Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 yearsJune 6, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

Impact marker in harsh enviroment

Q: I need to mark a part with (1) 3/16” tall character. I was looking at the model 78 series. Will the 78 work in an environment covered in coolant? I have used other impact markers in the past but the coolant has caused them to fail.   A: CMT offers a Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 yearsMay 30, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

Double acting Slide-A-Mark sticking

Q: Recently my Slide A Mark started sticking in the advanced position. . I am using the 751 for a staking application and the rod occasionally will stick and stay out. What is causing the rod to stick. A: There are a few solutions CMT will recommended: *Be sure to have proper air flow. Read more

By Drew Davis, 12 years ago
Air Impact FAQ

How do I make (2) impact markers fire simultaneously

Customer call for technical help regarding (2) air impact markers: Customer: I have (2) model 78 mite-e-marks hitting opposite sides of a part.  When I fire the valve they are not hitting simultaneously and they are knocking the part out of my fixture.  Why are they not hitting at the Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 years ago

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