Product Information
Overview
The Conrad M-18 Monotype printmaking press is perfect for lighter pressure printing like monotypes, linocuts, wood blocks, letterpress type, and all other relief work.
The large spoked drive gives the printmaker an effortlessly smooth printing experience.
Packed into an innovative design, this press with a large printing area of 18" x 44" can be easily fit through any standard 30" doorway without major disassembly.
Printing Capabilities
The Conrad M-18 Monotype Press can easily print the following media:
- Monotypes
- Wood blocks
- Linocuts (mounted & unmounted)
- Type high blocks
- Letterpress
- Smaller drypoints
- Small intaglio/etchings (copper, zinc, etc.)
- Limited caligraphs
- Plate lithography
Configurations
The Conrad Monotype 18" Press comes standard with the following configuration:
- Lower roll driven
- Direct drive with 48" diameter Open Spoked wheel (23" spokes)
- 18" x 44" 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 etching press include:
Monotype 18 Specifications
Size and printing specifications for the Conrad M-18 Monotype press.
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Overall Press Dimensions: |
27” x 52” x 16” |
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Press Frame Dimensions: |
22.5" x 52" |
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Maximum Print Area Size: |
18" x 44" |
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Bed Height of Frame (Working Height): |
7" |
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Bed Height (Working Height) on Stand/Workbench: |
32" |
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Stand/Workbench Height: |
25" |
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Open Spoked Wheel: |
23" Spokes (Total of 48" Diameter Open Wheel) |
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Enclosed Star Wheel (Captain's Wheel): |
44” Diameter |
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Standard Upper Roll: |
4” Diameter Solid Steel |
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Standard Lower Roll: |
4” Diameter Solid Aluminum |
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Composite Bed Dimensions: |
18” x 44” x 3/4” |
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Aluminum Bed Dimensions: |
18” x 44” x 3/4” |
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Press Weights: |
M-18 with Composite bed: 270 lbs. M-18 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.
