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Enjay Etching Presses from the Early Days


1968


The first Enjay etching press was made in 1968 for George Baldessin.

The picture on the right shows a delighted George Baldessin pulling the first artist proof from his new Enjay press.

A second, similar press was put into operation the following year.





1974




The picture on the left is an example of the Enjay model RP32 etching press - produced during the early and mid 70's.

This model established the Enjay name in Schools of Art throughout Australia.






1975




1975 saw the introduction of the Enjay model RP18 Basic.

This model can be found in 100's of artist's studios and schools - giving generations of art students their first hands-on experience of printmaking.







1978

During 1978, the RP32 model evolved into its final form and contined to build the Enjay reputation with its excellent printing performance.

Production of this model continued through the late 70's to the mid 80's.

An example of the RP32 is shown in the picture on the left.




1986

1986 saw the beginning of the future of Enjay etching presses.

The picture on the right shows the early e28 model,first built in 1985, incorporating most of the features of the current version.

These incuded a stronger structure, a Bakelite bedplate and a compact gearbox. The e28 evolved into the e26/660GC in 2007, with gauges and a cabinet base.




1990



1990.The picture on the left shows one of the non-etching presses made by Enjay.

It is a roller diecutting press 1.6m wide, for cutting automotive components.

Note the Bakelite bedplate.





gauge




The early 1990's saw a cabinet base and roller height gauges (see picture on right) added to later versions of the e26/660 and e34/865 etching presses.








Etching Press 2006




The Enjay etching press, shown on the left, is the current e34/865.

This press incorporates many recent added features and is proving to be our most popular of our etching press by far.





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