Nameplate Marking Manual Detail Press
Model 4 Machine |
SCHMIDT manufactures the Model 4, a manually operated nameplate detail presses. This machine is comfortable and easy to operate, and effortlessly turns out great looking valve tags, dog tags, or nameplates. This manual press and it's replacement parts are available to purchase online. Click here for online pricing or to purchase nowNEED TAGS? We Have Those Too! GET RFQ |
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The Model 4 Nameplate Marking Press
This machine is easy to operate and effortlessly turns out great looking nameplates, valve tags, id tags, or any plate requiring alpha numeric character markings.
This machines and it's replacement parts are available to purchase online now.
Nameplate Marking Dials and Character Sizes: |
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The Model 4 comes with one of 4 different sized sharp face character dials. Each marking dial has 40 characters - A through Z (upper case), 0 through 9, slash (/), dash (-), period (.) and an ampersand (&). |
Sharp Face Dials
Sharp face can be used to mark on all materials including - aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel* and some plastics. The sharp face characters are available in 3/32", 1/8", 3/16" & 1/4" character sizes.
Character Spacing
Each letter or figure occupies a space as wide as it is high. Fractions (1/2, 1/4, etc.) are made with the characters in line - not above one another. A fraction will occupy space equal to letters or figures of the same character size.
For example, 1/8" characters are spaced 8 to the inch. Marking the word "TEMPERED" using an 1/8" character dial would occupy one inch. The same reading in 3/32" characters would yield a mark 3/4" of an inch long.
Special Fixtures
If nameplates are to be marked within 3/8" of the top edge, if the shape is not square or rectangular, or if you are marking dog tags or pet ID tags, a special fixture or "nest" may be necessary.
We recommend visiting Perma-Products. They offer a nameplate nest that will attach directly to our table, as well as, "tag Nest Plates" for marking special shapes of pet ID tags. Please contact Perma-Products for more information or view the Need Tag? tab for a list of nameplate resources.
*GTS does not recommend the use of character sizes larger than 1/8" on stainless steel - while the dial is quite capable of creating an impression in this material, the pressure required to mark larger characters may cause the ram to deflect resulting in incomplete characters.
Model 4 Replacement Parts
The Model 4 nameplate detail press has replaceable parts available to purchase online now. For instructions and information on Do It Yourself repairs for the Model 4 - please see the DIY Repairs tab. |
Below is a toggle list of all the Model 4 replacement parts by name and SKU number. Click to open the drop down menu
- Click for Model 4&6 Replacement Parts
- Anvil - SKU 033076 / 33076
- Ball Spring - SKU 033063 / 33063
- Bell Crank - Model 4 - SKU 033046 / 33046
- Cam - SKU 033078 / 33078
- Capstan Screw - SKU 033077 / 33077
- Clamp Handle - SKU 033088 / 33088
- Connector Link - SKU 033082 / 33082
- Crank Spring - SKU 033147 / 33147
- Depth Adjustment Screw - SKU 033086 / 33086
- Dial Knob - SKU 033092 / 33092
- Drum Gear - SKU 033062 / 33062
- Escapement Wheel - SKU 33039 to 33044
- Front Guide - SKU 022022 / 22022
- Gauge Lock Stud - SKU 033084 / 33084
- Gib - SKU 033073 / 33073
- Nameplate GTS - SKU 033072 / 33072
- Operating Handle Assembly - SKU 33079-ASSY
- Pawl Assembly - SKU 033033 / 33033
- Pawl Spring - SKU 033085 / 33085
- Plunger Spring - SKU 033093 / 33093
- Pointer - SKU 033066 to 033070
- Ram with Ball Spring - SKU 033074 / 33074
- Rear Guide - SKU 033027 / 33027
- Safety Spring - SKU 033045 / 33045
- Space Button Assembly - SKU 033020 / 33020
- Spacing Rack - SKU 033060 / 33060
- Spring Clamp - SKU 054791 / 54791
- Stop Arm - SKU 033031 / 33031
- Table - Model 4 - SKU 033025 / 33025
- Table Gauge Nut - SKU 033091 / 33091
- Table Gauge Assembly - SKU 033097 / 33097
- Table Gauge Bar - SKU 033090 / 33090
- Table Slide Assembly - SKU 033023 / 33023
- Table Spring - Model 4 - SKU 033058 / 33058
- Trigger Spring - SKU 033080 / 33080
- Truarc Ring - SKU 054082 / 54082
- Washer - SKU 033081 / 33081
Repairing a Model 4 Nameplate Detail Press
A variety of manuals and instructions are available for operating, adjusting, and repairing your Model 4. Step by step instructions can be viewed online or a PDF with all the repair and adjustment instructions is available to view, print or download.
Operating The Model 4 Machine
PDF - Operating Instructions for Model 4
Adjustments & Repairs for the Model 4
Introduction to repairing a Model 4
How to replace the ram on a Model 4
How to adjust the tag thickness on a Model 4
How to adjust the table spacing on a Model 4
Download a PDF of all the repair instructions
PDF - Complete adjustment and repair instructions for Model 4
Model 4 Brochure & Operating Instructions
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Nameplate Marking Model 4 BrochureThis brochure discusses our manually operated nameplate marking detail press. This machine turns out great looking legible valve tags, dog tags, or nameplates. Sharp face dials are engraved with 40 characters, and can be used on aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel* and some plastics. Nameplate detail presses and replacements parts are available to buy now online. |
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Model 4 Operating Instructions BrochureThis brochure discusses the operating instructions for our manually operated nameplate marking detail press. They are so simple to use, anyone can master the four-step operation. Nameplate detail presses and replacements parts are available to buy now online. |
SCHMIDT sells Screened and Blank Nameplates

To get a quote or to place order, fill out the RFQ form or call our sales department at 800-323-1332
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BLANK NAMEPLATES

Blank stainless steel and aluminum nameplates are available for use with SCHMIDT model 4 manual presses, our Styliner pin markers and our Geo MARK laser systems.
Note: Minimum quantity purchase is 250 nameplates per size. Price reductions are available for larger quantities. Blank plates in a standard size with no holes have a lead time of one (1) week. Blank plates with one, two, or four holes will be given an estimated lead time when quoted.
.032 Aluminum Blank Nameplates | |||||
Tag Size: | 3" x 4" | 2"x 4" | 2" x 3" | 1" x 3" | 1"x 2" |
# of Holes | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1 or 2 | None, 1 or 2 |
Size of Holes | 1/4" (1 or 2) 1/8" (4) | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 5/32" | 5/32" |
Quantity of Tags | 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2500, 5000 |
.018 Stainless Steel Blank Nameplates | |||||
Tag Size: | 3" x 4" | 2"x 4" | 2" x 3" | 1" x 3" | 1"x 2" |
# of Holes | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1 or 2 | None, 1 or 2 |
Size of Holes | 1/4" (1 or 2) 1/8" (4) | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 5/32" | 5/32" |
Quantity of Tags | 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2500, 5000 |
SCREENED NAMEPLATES

Screened stainless steel and aluminum nameplates are available for use with SCHMIDT model 4 manual presses, our Styliner pin markers and our Geo MARK laser systems.
Note: Minimum quantity purchase is 250 nameplates per size. Price reductions are available for larger quantities. First run set-up charges apply to new orders. Average lead time for custom screened plates is three (3) weeks. *Other one solid colors may be available, ask at time of quote.
.032 Aluminum Screened: 1 color, clear anodized, square corners | |||||
Tag Size: | 3" x 4" | 2"x 4" | 2" x 3" | 1" x 3" | 1"x 2" |
# of Holes | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1 or 2 | None, 1 or 2 |
Size of Holes | 1/4" (1 or 2) 1/8" (4) | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 5/32" | 5/32" |
Quantity of Tags | 250, 500, 750 or more | ||||
Available Colors* | Black, Red, Blue - call for other options |
.018 Stainless Steel Screened: 1 color, satin finish, square corners | |||||
Tag Size: | 3" x 4" | 2"x 4" | 2" x 3" | 1" x 3" | 1"x 2" |
# of Holes | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1, 2 or 4 | None, 1 or 2 | None, 1 or 2 |
Size of Holes | 1/4" (1 or 2) 1/8" (4) | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", or 1/4" | 5/32" | 5/32" |
Quantity of Tags | 250, 500, 750 or more | ||||
Available Colors* | Black, Red, Blue - call for other options |