Date stamp Trodat 4810 Traditional date stamp, black housing, replaceable ink pad

The Trodat 4810 Traditional date stamp is a compact mechanical tool for imprinting dates on documents. It features a black plastic housing, adjustable date bands for day, month and year, and a replaceable ink pad that allows for continued use without replacing the whole unit. Designed for routine office tasks, the stamp produces clear, repeatable impressions and is suitable for frequent manual stamping in administrative environments.

Advantages

The device offers a durable plastic housing and simple mechanical date adjustment that does not require batteries. A replaceable ink pad reduces waste and operating cost, while the compact design keeps the footprint small on any desk or mailroom counter. Date bands provide precise alignment for consistent impressions, and the black housing is resistant to visible wear from handling.

Suitable for

• Office paperwork and file dating
• Mailrooms and incoming/outgoing document control
• Administrative departments and record keeping
• Small businesses and reception desks requiring manual date marking

When it may not be suitable

This traditional mechanical date stamp is intended for manual use and is not suitable where automated high-speed stamping or integration with digital systems is required. It is also not ideal for situations that require variable text or multiple custom impressions beyond the date format provided.

Key specifications

• Housing: black plastic
• Date bands: adjustable mechanical bands for day, month and year
• Ink pad: replaceable ink pad compatible with the stamp
• Impression type: single-line date impression
• Typical use: manual stamping for routine document marking

How to use

Rotate the date bands to set the desired day, month and year. Press the stamp firmly onto the replaceable ink pad to ink the date band surface, then position the stamp over the document and press down evenly to create the impression. If the impression becomes faint, remove and replace or re-ink the pad according to the ink pad instructions. Store the stamp upright or flat in a dry place to prevent ink drying when not in use.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the required date format and whether a single-line date impression meets your needs
• Check compatibility of replacement ink pads and availability of same-colour pads
• Consider expected stamping frequency to determine durability needs

Usage recommendations

For best results, periodically test impressions on scrap paper, keep a spare ink pad on hand for continuous operation, and clean the stamp bands gently to prevent ink build-up that can affect clarity.