Ink and Lead Refills

Compatible pen barrels can be used with ink refills to extend the life of the pen. Ballpoint refills use oil-based inks that dry quickly. Water-based or gel-based inks with smoother and bolder performance are distributed via gel and rollerball refills, which are less viscous than ballpoint inks. In food processing and pharmaceutical production facilities, metal-detectable refills can be recognized if they are misplaced, preventing contamination of products. Outdoor areas and manufacturing facilities, for example, require all-weather refills that can write in wet and oily circumstances.