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

press in studio

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) $4,667

Optional extras

Steel cabinet base with fully lockable castors and shelf $974
Felts kit comprising 1 x A grade & 2 x B grade $143
Overlay sheet and 3mm relief printing runners kit $93
*Prices are in AUD and subject to confirmation at time of ordering
Pack & Send offer delivery to school addresses on 2 small pallets plus a box