This popular press provides an economical solution for art departments and printmakers seeking to print up to 20" width. The composite wood/steel faced bed provides strong even blacks for difficult aquatints.

• solid steel 3" diameter top and bottom rollers
• 4 x 1" self centring sealed bearings
• 16mm composite wood bed faced with sheet steel

These reliable hard-working Etching presses have been used in universities, TAFE, schools and by artists for many years. Solid steel side frames, thick walled rollers and ground steel bed make these presses virtually indestructible. Simple to set up with easy pressure adjusment, can be used for all intaglio processes and relief printing.

All models have:

• 16mm thick steel beds - surface ground.
• Bed safety strap.
• Top roller diameter of 114mm ( 4.5”)
• Bottom roller diameter of 88mm (3.5”)
• 12mm thick steel one-piece side plates.
• Spring loaded top roller.

Our range of professional quality geared presses offers various alternatives for the professional or home based printmaker. The steel bed and side frames become proportionally larger throughout this press range. All models are capable of being transported in sections to fit through a standard size doorway.

Features include:

• Solid 12mm steel side frames with long bed supports for max. travel distance.
• Top & Bottom rollers of 170mm (6.5”) diameter for optimum printing quality.
• Gearing ratio of :5:1 driven by a half -inch steel chain.
• Handwheel 762mm (30") Larger wheel (40") optional.
• Chain drive contained in cast aluminium housing.
• Steel beds are 20mm thick with safety straps

Stand included in price

Particularly for printmakers who are creating a large volume of work, or those who require less physical effort, a geared press is a sound investment. This series of press is still quite compact for small studio, classroom or home studio use. The 25HD prints standard size imperial sheet, 56x76cm and is a favourite press for studios printing editions.

• Heavy duty steel side frames.
• Heavy walled steel bottom roller of 114mm (4.5°®) diameter.
• Professional size top roller - 165mm diameter (6.5°®).
• Gearing ratio of 3:1 Chain drive set in a cast housing.
• 16mm thick precision ground steel bed.
• Large, easy to operate 762mm diameter wheel, 25 mm thick.
• Safety strap to prevent over-travel.
• Return springs provide positive top roller adjustment.

These presses are not for the faint of heart! Solid all -in- one construction requiring no set up, with a design and functionality to please even the most particular artist. Standard features include:

• 10:1 gearing (on manual presses).
• 1100mm (43”) diameter handwheel (manual press).
• 12mm steel one-piece side frames.
• 25mm (1 inch) thick steel bed, stress relieved then ground flat. Edges machine milled parallel (Increased to 32mm for 40HD & 42HD).
• Top Roller: 225 mm (9”) diameter, 22mm thick steel..
• Bottom Roller: 165mm (6.5”) diameter.
• Brass dial gauges HD 40 & HD 42 have extended length side frames.

• Solid steel construction.
• 25mm thick Platens ground flat.
• 25mm (1”) acme thread screw.
• Platen gap 4”.

Based on traditional presses but with a modern edge, these relief presses can be used for lino, wood cuts & wood engravings, and feature:

• Upper & lower platens of 25mm steel.
• Easy to operate motion to achieve maximum pressure requirements.
• Consistent and even printing.
• Heavy steel construction for durability and stability.
• 25mm (1”) acme thread screw.

This free-standing toggle operated press is simple to operate. The top platen is lowered with a lever and pressure is adjusted with a wheel. Spring loaded return for speedy operation.

• Platen size of 450 x 610 mm (18 x 24”)of 25mm thicksteel, cross braced for additional strength.
• Frame components of heavy square hollow steel.
• Precision ground platen provides even pressure across the platen surface.
• Press can be bolted into place on a level floor.

For one of the most labour intensive printing processes - this press has been designed to operate easily and efficiently. It features:

• Bed size of 584 x 1145 mm (24 x 45”) -Bed: 20mm ground steel covered with cut-to-size lino sheet.
• Bed retaining strap.
• Easily adjusted pressure wheel with stamped settings.
• Direct lever system which connects scraper bar to stone.
• Long bed size and side plates.
• Bed gap takes paper up to 610 mm wide.
• Geared, yet pressure sensitive for manual adjustments.
• Crank handle with dog clutch.

This sturdily built press does not skimp on features for both lithographic and etching processes. It has most of the same features as both the M290 24 HD Etching Press and the M297.01 Litho Press, including the larger Litho press frames.

Changeover is facilitated by the removal and replacement of either the etching top roller or the lever action lithographic cross head. Changeover takes about ten minutes. The litho attachment is stored underneath the press when not in use. A cradle is provided for safe storage of the etching roller when not in use.

Bed size: 584 x 1145mm ( 24 x 45”).
Bed: 20mm surface ground steel.
Handwheel: 762mm (30”) diameter.

Developed at our factory in conjunction with Enerpac Hydraulic products, this relief press is easy to operate for large scale high volume relief printing. All solid steel construction. It features:

• Pressure gauge for consistent pressure application.
• 2 speed hydraulic pump with one motion operation.
• Four hydraulic cylinders apply pressure evenly across platen.
• Platen size: 760 x 667mm (26 x 30”).
• Platen thickness: 32mm.
• Max. pressure: 500 psi.
• External dimensions: 970 x 850 x 1160mm high.

Premium press for large format stone printing (up to 32 x 44”). It features:

• Long side frames engineered with maximum lifetime stability & long bed support.
• Traditional laminated timber bed faced with 20 gauge galvanised steel.
• Bed sides plated with friction-reducing nylon strips.
• Counterbalanced winding handle has inbuilt dog clutch to disconnect drive from gearbox.
• Bottom roller is 1” walled.
• 10” diameter material on 2.5” thick axles.