RP18
RP18D Direct drive etching press
A2 format
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“Thank you for your prompt and courteous service in organising this press for us. It has arrived safely and is assembled . . . it looks great! ”
Margaret Kearns
“We are very happy with the outcome, all I have to do now is organise some workshops! ”
From Daphne Gooley, Goulburn District Artists Group
Picture of upgrade coming soon
The RP18 is a printmaking workhorse which is configured for A2 format and is able to print all intaglio processes. Relief printing is easily handled to paper width 385mm (when using runners). These direct-drive presses are robust, with professional wheels. Bedplates of composite materials are effective, long lasting and safer than steel.
- Solid engineering design; zero maintenance requirement
- Exceptional value for money
- The space above the roller is completely clear to allow felts to flip over easily.
- 5 Year warranty
- Cabinet is standard
Safety features:
- There are no hidden finger trapping points
- Cautionary stickers are placed near the obvious top roller/bedplate area
- Low mass bedplate is supported on low friction slides without wheels
- Bed stops and anti-lift pins prevent bedplate accidentally exiting the press
- The fully enclosed covers at sides and lower roller exclude fingers
Technical specification:
- Robust and rigid laser cut frame unitary welded construction
- Upper roller 114 mm diameter
- Lower roller 88mm diameter
- Sealed ball bearings
- Laminate bedplate with high compressive strength 460mm x 850mm
- Professional hand wheel [890mm diameter with 32mm diameter rim for solid grip]
- Steel cabinet base has a convenient storage shelf & provision for locking wheel
- Felts kit is industrial grade wool comprises 1 x A and 2 x B grade 3.2mm
- Semi-rigid overlay sheet 450mm x 800mm x 2mm is polycarbonate
- Pressure screws with Tee Handle are standard
- Pressure screws with Tee Bar with black balls are optional (see pic)
- Mass of main lift RP18Direct is 35kg
Transport and installation:
- The RP18 is so compact it easily fits into most cars
- Main lift approx. 40kg, cabinet 8kg, bedplate 3kg, handwheel 6kg
- We deliver the press by Pack & Send to any of the P&S depots in capital cities. You can pick it up there or have it delivered by P&S.
- Installation is easy, following the clear instructions in the manual.
Prices:
- RP18D etching press A2 format Direct Drive (bench mount) t.b.a.
Optional extras
- Steel cabinet base with fully lockable castors and shelf
- Felts kit comprising 1 x A grade & 2 x B grade
- Overlay sheet and 3mm relief printing runners kit
- *Prices are in AUD and subject to confirmation at time of ordering
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