Sioux Tools 5980 Air Engraving Pen | 13,000 Cycle Per Minute | 1/4" NPT Air Fitting

When permanent part identification, layout marking, or fine detail scribing must be done by hand, the Sioux Tools 5980 Air Engraving Pen gives operators a compact pneumatic marking tool with 13,000 cycles per minute for controlled engraving on metal and other suitable hard surfaces. The rapid cycling action, meaning the point strikes thousands of times per minute, helps create clean, legible marks for serial numbers, ownership IDs, repair notes, and shop-floor traceability without the bulk of a larger marking system.

This air engraving pen is supplied with a 59" (1500 mm) hose and a 1/4" NPT air fitting, making it practical for bench work, tool crib use, maintenance departments, and field service kits. Replaceable carbide tipped points help extend usability as points wear, while the twist throttle gives the user direct control at the pen body for starting and stopping the marking action.

Type: Air Engraving Pen | Model: 5980 | Cycles Per Minute: 13,000 | Throttle Type: Twist throttle | Hose Length: 59" (1500 mm) | Air Fitting: 1/4" NPT | Housing: Stainless steel | Point Type: Replaceable carbide tipped points | Replacement Engraving Points: 506246 - 45° (STD), 506245 - 30°, 506244 - 15° | Marking: CE

Features:

• 13,000 cycles per minute for fast pneumatic marking and engraving.
• Replaceable carbide tipped points help maintain marking quality as the point wears through normal use.
• Twist throttle allows start/stop control directly at the pen body.
• 59" (1500 mm) hose provides reach for bench, fixture, and close-up marking work.
• 1/4" NPT air fitting connects to compatible shop air supply hardware.
• High quality stainless steel housing supports repeated handling in shop and maintenance environments.
• Replaceable engraving point options include 45° standard, 30°, and 15° tips for different marking preferences.

Applications:

• Tool crib and asset control — engraving ID numbers, ownership marks, and inspection references on tools and shop equipment.
• Maintenance and MRO departments — adding service notes, match marks, or repair identifiers to parts before disassembly.
• Metalworking and fabrication shops — hand marking components, brackets, fixtures, and small assemblies where permanent identification is needed.
• Automotive, fleet, and equipment repair — marking parts during rebuilds, restoration work, or component tracking.
• DIY garage and hobby use — personalizing tools, marking parts, and creating permanent reference marks on suitable hard surfaces.

FAQs:

• Q: What does 13,000 cycles per minute mean on an air engraving pen?
  A: It refers to how many times the engraving point cycles or strikes per minute. A higher cycling rate helps the pen create small, repeated marks that form letters, numbers, or layout lines as the user guides the tip by hand.
• Q: Does the Sioux 5980 use replaceable tips?
  A: Yes. The catalog lists replaceable carbide tipped points and identifies replacement engraving points in 45° standard, 30°, and 15° options.
• Q: What air connection does this engraving pen use?
  A: The Sioux 5980 is listed with a 1/4" NPT air fitting. Verify your hose, coupler, and regulator setup match this fitting size before connecting the tool.
• Q: Is this pen suitable for permanent part marking?
  A: Yes, it is commonly used for hand engraving and identification marks on suitable hard materials. Always test on scrap or a non-critical area first to confirm mark depth, visibility, and surface compatibility.

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