Abstract: An inker wheel comprising a pair of axially mateable plastic molded discs defining a centrally apertured hub and a concentric annular channel mounting a flexible annular inking ring. One disc carries plural concentric rim pairs arranged to define the mounting channel when the discs are assembled. One rim of each pair is narrow to fix the channel width at one dimension to accommodate one width ring, the narrow rim being selectively removed if a second wider ring is to be accommodated. The pair of discs being selectively machinable to remove an outer portion thereof so that an inner pair of rims define the mounting channel for an inking ring of lesser, yet predetermined diameter can be accommodated. Grommet-plunger fasteners are provided to effect a releasable coupling. Thus a pair of molded members are provided for making at least four differently dimensioned inking wheels.

Abstract: An inking wheel having an outer ring of firm inking material, the outer ring being mounted upon a radially yieldable support assembly, said support assembly formed of a pair of relatively rigid concentric cylindrical sleeves and a resilient cushioning material disposed between said sleeves. The inking wheel can be mounted upon a shaft, a hub or mounting spindle. Axial disks can be provided to restrain axial movement of the ring and the support assembly.