Product Information
Overview
The Conrad C-16 Combination press is the only true multi-media printmaking press that can print stone lithography, plate litho, etching/intaglio, relief, or a mixture of multiple media.
Other "Combination" presses require extensive disassembly in order to swap out the upper roll to a litho head. The Conrad Combo press can easily convert from an etching press to a litho press and back within 10 minutes.
This makes it the perfect press for any artist who wants to print a variety of styles like intaglio, litho, and relief.
The C-16 comes standard with the proprietary Conrad planetary geared reduction drive giving the printmaker an effortlessly smooth printing experience no matter the media.
Packed into an innovative design, this press with a large printing area of 16" x 32" can be easily fit through any standard 30" doorway without major disassembly.
Printing Capabilities
The Conrad Combination Press can easily print the following media:
- Monotypes
- Wood blocks
- Linocuts (mounted & unmounted)
- Type high blocks
- Letterpress
- Drypoints
- Engravings
- Intaglio/Etchings (copper, zinc, etc.)
- Photogravure/Photopolymer
- Caligraphs
- Plate lithography
- Stone lithography
Configurations
The Conrad C-16 Combination Press comes standard with the following configuration:
- Lower roll driven
- Conrad Geared Reduction Drive with hand crank
- 16" x 32" composite bed plate
Options
Optional press configurations include:
- Micro-gauges
- Protective bed cover and registration grid
- Enclosed wheel (Captain's Wheel)
- Aluminum bed plate
Press Accessories
Optional accessories for your new combo press include:
Conrad C-16 Specifications
Size and printing specifications for the Conrad C-16 Combo press.
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Overall Press Dimensions: |
29” x 50” x 28” |
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Press Frame Dimensions: |
23" x 50" |
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Maximum Print Area Size: |
16" x 32" |
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Bed Height of Frame (Working Height): |
9" |
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Bed Height (Working Height) on Stand/Workbench: |
38" |
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Stand/Workbench Height: |
29" |
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Hand Crank: |
10" Polished Aluminum Hand Crank |
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Enclosed Star Wheel (Captain's Wheel): |
24” Diameter |
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Standard Upper Roll: |
4” Diameter Tubular Steel |
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Standard Lower Roll: |
4.5” Diameter Solid Aluminum |
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Composite Bed Dimensions: |
16” x 32” x 3/4” |
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Aluminum Bed Dimensions: |
16” x 32” x 3/4” |
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Press Weights: |
C-16 with Composite bed: 220 lbs. C-16 with Aluminum bed: lbs. |
Press Warranty
All Conrad Machine Co. Presses come with the printmaking industry's best 25 Year Warranty. We here at Conrad Machine Co. believe in our products and workmanship, so much so, that we will repair or replace any defects in materials or workmanship for the first 25 years of the life of your printmaking press.
