Magnetic Support Material
Photopolymer Plate Magnetic Support Material:
.030” thick magnetic sheet material may be used with Solar or KM steel backed photopolymer plates.
The sheet may be used in your developing trays and on your inking and wiping areas to hold plates secure.
Registration Grids
These Takach Press custom grids aid in accurate alignment of plate and paper during printing.
By aligning the plate to be printed with the marks on the grid the printer can then relate the placement of the paper to the plate.
The grids are custom printed by Takach Press to fit their Etching presses. A center line running length and width calibrated every 0.125."
Hand Held Tympan Sheets
- Polycarbonate (unbreakable)
- G-10 (traditional)
Both materials when used with tympan grease reduce friction when printing lithographs.
Table Top Protective Bed Cover
Polycarbonate: This material is flexible. Available in two different thicknesses .062" and .093".
The thinner material (.062") is less likely to to absorb excess pressure under heavy applications.
Magnetic Registration Support Material
Photopolymer Plate Magnetic Registration Support Material:
.030” thick magnetic sheet material may be used with Solar or KM steel backed photopolymer plates.
The sheet is printed with inch increment marks that allow you to register your plate and paper.
The magnetic backing reduces any plate skip that might occur.
Felt Etching Blankets
Our Felt Blankets are of a very high quality 100% wool. A set of 3 blankets consists of a sizing catcher, a pusher, and a cushion. A set of 4 is advisable to have an extra sizing catcher since this blanket does become soiled.
Floor Model Protective Bed Cover
Used to protect the Registration Grid from damage.
Polycarbonate: This material will not crack under pressure like acrylic will.
The drawback is under heavy pressures polycarbonate will become slightly spongy causing a pressure loss on the press
Floor Model Casters Set of 4
Custom built casters used to aid in transportation of Floor Model Presses.
Set of 4 with a 900 lb load rating each.
Table Top Support Benches for Presses
Table top support bench. Designed for use with our Table Top Printing Presses. Built with durability and mobility in mind. Comes with a 1 3/4" Maple top and a lower shelf standard. Casters and additional shelves can be added at time of purchase.