Platens

PLATENS - DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO SUIT EVERY APPLICATION

Custom Designed for Your Application:

Electric Heating (Hot only)
Electric Heating with Water Cooling
Steam Heating
Thermal Fluid Heating
Standard and High Temperature
Single or Multiple Zone

Turnkey platen assemblies available including:

Temperature Controls
Heaters
Thermocouples
Insulation
Covers

Blanchard or Surface Ground for Precise Flatness and Parallelism (Standard specifications .05mm/meter or .0007"/ft.)

Tool Mounting Options available (T-slots, Tapped hole patterns, Die pins, etc.)

Multiple control zones for improved temperature control and uniformity

Platen insulation material (standard and high temperature) can be provided

Available in sizes from 18"x18" to 120" x 192"

EXCLUSIVE OEM PRESS PLATEN FEATURES AVAILABLE

OEM's innovative press platen design provides excellent thermal balance via our "cross flow platen design" – utilizing thermal fluid heating the result is absolutely equal temperature across the platen area

The OEM press platens include the option of stainless steel platen covers to prevent any wear of the platen surface. These covers can be easily and inexpensively replaced after years of use.

Platen options for different heating applications:

Temperature	Heating Method	Size
70°F to 350°F (21°C – 176°C)	Electric, Hot Water, Steam, Thermal Fluid	8"x8" to 120" x 192" *
350°F to 600°F (176°C – 315°C)	Electric, High Pressure Hot Water, Thermal Fluid	8"x8" to 120" x 192" *
600°F to 720°F (315°C – 382°C)	Electric, Thermal Fluid	8"x8" to 120" x 192" *
720°F to - (382°C - )	Electric	8"x8" to 120" x 192" *
* max. platen size to be confirmed once heating method has been selected