Tattoo Plier 4-Space Standard

The 4-Space Standard Tattoo Plier is a professional-grade identification utility engineered for the South African livestock and stud-breeding sectors. Designed to create a permanent, indelible mark inside the ear, it is the primary choice for breeders in the Gauteng and Highveld regions who require a lifetime identification system that cannot be lost, altered, or faded. This heavy-duty plier is specifically calibrated to hold up to four 10mm characters (letters or numbers) simultaneously, allowing for the precise marking of year-codes and sequence numbers in a single, rapid application.

Key Performance Features

• Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Construction: Features a lightweight but incredibly strong body that resists corrosion and mechanical fatigue during high-volume branding sessions.
• 4-Space "Quick-Change" Head: Specifically designed to accommodate standard 10mm tattoo digits, with a secure locking pin that prevents characters from shifting during the squeeze.
• Compound-Action Linkage: Engineered to provide maximum "piercing" force with minimal hand effort, ensuring the pins penetrate the ear tissue cleanly for a sharp, legible tattoo.
• Precision-Aligned Jaws: Features a specialized rubber "stripper" plate that automatically pushes the ear away from the needles after the squeeze, preventing the "tearing" of delicate ear tissue.

Ideal Applications

• Stud Cattle & Seedstock Breeding: The industry standard for applying permanent herd prefixes and individual birth-numbers required for breed society registration.
• Pedigree Sheep & Goat Identification: Perfect for marking the ears of Boer Goats, Dorpers, and Merinos where a permanent, non-tag-based ID is mandatory.
• Registered Game & Wildlife Management: Ideal for providing a backup identification system for high-value species like Buffalo and Sable in case of ear tag loss.
• Tamper-Evident Asset Security: A reliable primary tool for creating an unalterable mark that provides an extra layer of protection against livestock theft and fraud.

Product Benefits

• Lifelong Legibility: Unlike ear tags that can be ripped out or ink markers that fade, a properly applied tattoo remains readable for the entire life of the animal.
• Reduced Stress Application: The rapid, precision action of the compound-action plier ensures the procedure is completed in seconds, minimizing animal discomfort.
• Standardized Compatibility: Fits all universal 10mm (3/8") alphabet and numerical tattoo digits used throughout the South African agricultural sector.

Pro Tip: For a "Crystal-Clear" tattoo, always clean the inside of the ear with a cloth soaked in Alcohol or Methylated Spirits to remove wax and oil before applying the ink. Installation Note: Apply a generous amount of Tattoo Paste (Green or Black) to the ear before and after squeezing the plier; rub the ink firmly into the pinholes with a toothbrush for maximum pigment retention. Safety Note: Periodically check the alignment of the pins; if a pin becomes bent, replace the digit immediately to avoid blurred or unreadable marks.