Markal FAQ

Markal® DURA-INK® are permanent felt-tip markers.  For industrial use, DURA-INK® is stronger, last longer, and contain a specialized "cap-off" ink formulation.  From the DURA-INK® 200 jumbo markers to the fine-point DURA-INK® 15 Markal© has an ink maker for every industrial application.

Although there are thousands of uses, paint markers are most commonly used when a more durable and wear resistant mark is required.  Paint markers are available in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and can often stand up to more extreme temperatures, surfaces, or environments than a standard ink marker.  No marker works in every situation, which is why Markal® has the largest line of industrial grade paint markers.  From our solid Paintstik® to our full line of liquid paint markers, Markal® has something that will meet your marking needs.

Generally, the stated shelf life on our products is two years.  That does not mean that the product will not work beyond that point.  In order to ensure quality, these products should be kept away from any moisture and any caps should be securely on the marker when it is not in use.

All Markal® liquid paint markers are designed and manufactured exclusively for industrial or commercial use only.  They are not arts and crafts or office supply markers that are being sold for industrial use.  All Markal® products are created with the needs of heavy industrial users in mind and are tested in the most difficult marking environments possible.  Because they are designed for industrial or commercial use, Markal® paint markers are only sold through industrial and welding product distributors.

Most Markal® markers are meant to be permanent.  However, some of these products can be ground off or removed with hazardous solvents like ketones and acetates.  Markal® does make removable markers such as the W/S-3/8® Paintstik® and the PRO-WASH® series of paint markers that do not require any hazardous products to remove.

No one marker can work for all applications.  An example is the Hot Paintstik®.  These markers only write on hot surfaces and will not write on room temperature surfaces.  Conversely, the Cold Surface Paintstik® writes on surfaces up to 150°F but will melt on surfaces above this temperature.