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Bird Bands

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Banquet Raffle Bands

 

ALUMINUM
BUTT-END BANDS
1242
 
USES
  • Banquet Bands - DU, NWTF, etc.
  • Bird/Small Animal Leg Bands
  • Used by Fish & Wildlife Departments and Conservation Agencies, Zoos, etc.
  • Leg Bands for Migratory Birds:   everything from a hummingbird to a goose
APPLICATOR: Each size band requires its own size 
Style 1242S sizes 5 through 16 applicators will both open & close bands
Click here for photos of applicators

Aluminum Bird Bands 
MATERIAL: Aluminum.
COLORS: Plain, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow.
Please note - Not all colors available at all times.
Please indicate second color choice or contact us for current stock.

NUMBERING/STAMPING: Stamped consecutive number. Special stamping available.

Federal Sizes Available: OA, O, 1, 1B, 1P, 1A, 1D, 2, 3, 3B, 3A, 4, 4A, 4AS, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 7AS, 7A, 7, 7BS, 7B, 8, 8A, 9, 9C

Bird Band Size Chart


Style Weight per 1000 Special Charges Price per 100 Price per 1000
100 500 1000
1242 Size 3 - 5 .50 lbs A, B, G 17.64 12.60 100.80
1242 Size 6 - 14 3.00 lbs A, B, G 19.84 14.18 113.40
1242 Size 16 - 28 12.00 lbs A, B, G 25.36 18.11 144.90
APPLICATORS: Click here for photos of applicators
1242s - for sizes 3 thru 16 - 1 lb ea - $29.40 - use 1242s and size for style number (ie 1242s3 for size 3 applicator)
1242s - for sizes 18 thru 24 - 1 lb ea - $33.60 - use 1242s and size for style number


ALUMINUM
LOCK-ON BIRD BANDS
1242FL
 
USES:

  • Used by Fish & Wildlife Departments and Conservation Agencies, Zoos, etc.
APPLICATOR: Slip joint pliers and needle nose pliers recommended.


MATERIAL: Aluminum.

NUMBERING/STAMPING: Stamped consecutive number. Special stamping available.


Style Weight per 1000 Special Charges Price Each
500 Minimum
1242FL Size  4,  4A,  5
3.00 lbs A, B, D, F
.50
1242FL  Size 6,  7A,  7B,  7D
5.00 lbs A, B, D, F .60
1242FL  Size 8,  9
12.00 lbs A, B, D, F .75


 

ALUMINUM
RIVET BIRD BANDS
1242FR
 
USES:

  • Used by Fish & Wildlife Departments and Conservation Agencies, Zoos, etc.
APPLICATOR: Slip joint pliers and Pop Rivet Gun with standard 1/8" pop rivets.

Rivet bird bands 
MATERIAL: Aluminum.

NUMBERING/STAMPING: Stamped consecutive number. Special stamping available.


Style Weight per 1000 Special Charges Price per 100 Price per 1000
100 500 1000
1242FR All Sizes
12.00 lbs A, B, D, F
128.55 91.82 734.58

NB&T Federal Approx  Inside Diameter
Approx OD
Band Height Band Thickness
Style Size
Fraction Inches MM Inches MM Fraction Inches MM Inches MM
1242-FR8 8
11/16 0.688 17.48 0.814 20.68 5/8 0.625 15.88 0.063 1.60
1242-FR8A 8A 13/16
0.813 20.65
0.939 23.85
5/8 0.625 15.88 0.063 1.60
1242-FR9 9
7/8 0.875 22.23 1.001 25.43 5/8 0.625 15.88 0.063 1.60
1242-FR9A 9A
1
01.000
25.40
1.013
28.60
5/8 0.625 15.88 0.063 1.60
1242-FR9C 9C
1 1/8
01.125 28.58
1.137
31.78
5/8 0.625 15.88 0.063 1.60

-Tolerances: +/- .010"                                                      
      - All sizes are estimates. Accuracy is determined by the stamping on the bands.                  
      - Special custom stamps available -- contact us for quote                             
      - Bands can be colored via batch anodizing - contact us for quote 


Hard Metal
Monel & Stainless
BUTT-END BANDS
1242M
1242FH
 
USES:
APPLICATOR: Each size band requires its own size applicator.
Style 1242S sizes 5 through 16 applicators will both open & close bands
hard metal bird bands
   Photographed on 1/4" (6.35mm)  graph paper to help determine  sizes


Hard Metal Band Size Chart


MATERIAL: Monel, Stainless. Rust-proof.

NUMBERING/STAMPING: Stamped consecutive number. Special stamping available.

Hard Metal Band Size Chart

APPLICATORS: 1242s - for sizes 3 thru 16 - 1 lb ea - $29.40 - use 1242s and size for style number (ie 1242s3 for size 3 applicator)

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