s18/460 etching/relief press
The s18/460 is a direct drive press suitable for
- educational groups seeking a safe, convenient and versatile press
- graduating printmakers entering the professional printmaking field
- private artists wanting intaglio or relief printing capability.
The s18/460 accommodates the 40cm x 60cm paper format
- For intaglio work the model s18/460E has a handwheel as pictured above
- For relief printing only, the model s18/460R has a crank handle suitable for the reduced effort needed for relief prints.
- Low maintenance; no adjustments, no greasing, just a little oil occasionally
- Our standard 5 year warranty applies
- A cabinet base is available at extra cost
Safety features
- No hidden finger trapping points
- Cautionary stickers adjacent to the obvious top roller/bedplate area
- Bakelite bedplate supported on low friction slide without wheels or rollers for safety
- Safety bed stops and anti-lift pins prevent bedplate accidentally exiting the press
- Fully enclosed covers at sides and lower roller
- Pressure screw locking nuts to prevent interference with pressure setting
- Drive can be locked to prevent unauthorised use
Specification
- Robust and rigid laser cut frame
- Lower roller solid construction 76mm diameter
- Upper roller 114 mm diameter
- Bedplate size 460mm x 850mm
- Direct drive to lower roller [two options]
- Mass of main lift 49kg
- Optional cabinet base has a convenient storage shelf
Transport
- The s18/460 easily fits into most cars
- We deliver by Pack & Send to any of the P&S depots in capital cities for a flat fee of $270. You can pick it up there or have it further delivered.
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