The 30mm Numerical Tag Burn Branding Set is a professional-grade identification utility engineered for the South African cattle and livestock sectors. Designed specifically for use on blank polyurethane (PU) ear tags, it is the primary choice for farmers who require a sequential numbering system that cannot be rubbed off, faded by UV light, or altered. This complete 10-piece 0-9 set allows for the custom branding of birth years, individual animal numbers, or batch codes, melting a precise 30mm-high digit into the surface of the tag to ensure lifelong legibility in the harsh South African sun.
Key Performance Features
- Heavy-Duty Cast Iron/Brass Alloy Construction: Features high-density metal heads designed for maximum heat retention, ensuring a consistent melt across all 10 digits without rapid cooling.
- Precision 30mm Character Height: Calibrated for "Large" and "Extra Large" cattle ear tags, providing a bold, high-visibility mark that can be read from a distance in the kraal or crush.
- Ergonomic Heat-Resistant Handles: Equipped with long-reach shafts and insulated grips, protecting the operator's hands during high-volume branding sessions.
- Sharp-Profile Character Faces: Engineered with a tapered "V-edge" to slice cleanly into the plastic, preventing the "blotching" or "smearing" often caused by blunt, homemade branding irons.
Ideal Applications
- Annual Calf-Crop Identification: The industry standard for applying birth-year and sequence numbers (e.g., "26-001") to replacement heifers and bulls.
- Feedlot Batch Tracking: Perfect for marking incoming stock with specific pen or owner numbers before they enter high-density feeding environments.
- Stud Breeding & Pedigree Registry: Ideal for marking the unique individual numbers required for official society registration and performance testing.
- Tamper-Proof Asset Marking: A reliable primary tool for creating unalterable identification markers on expensive game or livestock moving through transit.
Product Benefits
- Indelible Identification: Unlike ink markers that fade or "run" when exposed to dip chemicals and sunlight, a burned digit is physically etched into the tag material.
- Tamper-Evident Security: Provides a high level of security against stock theft, as the branded numbers cannot be removed without visibly damaging the ear tag.
- Universal Tag Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all major South African ear tag brands, including Zee Tags, Allflex, and Leader.
Pro Tip: For a "Professional Finish," heat the branding iron until it is a dull cherry red. Press firmly onto the tag for only 1 to 2 seconds—holding it too long will melt through the tag, while too short a time will result in a faint mark. Maintenance Note: Periodically use a wire brush to clean carbon buildup and plastic residue off the face of the digits; a clean iron produces a much sharper brand. Safety Note: Always perform branding in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes from the melting polyurethane.
