Etching Presses
Here at Hilldav, we make quality presses for a variety of users. Users of smaller needs would benefit from our small presses, while those with slightly larger needs would benefit from our larger presses. People who run professional print makers would benifit from our professional model presses.
We also sell kilns and other pottery tools. Visit the Pottery Supplies page for further details.
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Jump to: Small Model Presses | Larger Model Presses | Semi-Professional Model Presses | Professional Model Presses
Small Model Presses
Suitable for Students and Schools. Here is the list of our small model presses.
| Model | Direct Drive | Gear Driven |
| Model 14-24 | $1,863 | $2,302 |
| Bed Size: | 356 x 610 | 356 x 610 |
| 14" x 24" | 14" x 24" | |
| Approx. Weight: | 30kg | 35kg |
| Blankets: | 1.6mm $11.60 | 3.2mm $17.65 |
| Model 18-36 | $2,182 | $2,582 |
| Bed Size: | 457 x 914 | 457 x 914 |
| 18" x 36" | 18" x 36" | |
| Approx. Weight: | 40kg | 45kg |
| Blankets: | 1.6mm $26.15 | 3.2mm $39.45 |
| Model 21-36 | $2,240 | $2,654 |
| Bed Size: | 533 x 914 | 533 x 914 |
| 21" x 36" | 21" x 36" | |
| Approx. Weight: | 45kg | 50kg |
| Blankets: | 1.6mm $28.35 | |
| 3.2mm $43.12 | ||
| 4.8mm $58.75 | ||
| Stand | $305 | |
| Approx. Weight: | 10kg | |
| Lockable Castors | $190 |
Larger Model Presses
Light duty direct drive presses. These are inexpensive light duty presses in which larger work can be done with. They can be either bench mounted or supplied with a stand which includes lockable castors.
| Model | Direct Drive | Blankets |
| Model 20-48 | $2,910 | 1.6mm $35.10 |
| Bed Size: | 508 x 1220 | 3.2mm $53.35 |
| 20" x 48" | 4.8mm $72.70 | |
| Approx Weight: | 50kg | |
| Model 22-48 | $2,976 | 1.6mm $41.60 |
| Bed Size: | 559 x 1220 | 3.2mm $63.30 |
| 22" x 48" | 4.8mm $86.20 | |
| Approx Weight: | 55kg | |
| Model 24-48 | $3,145 | 1.6mm $42.20 |
| Bed Size: | 610 x 1220 | 3.2mm $64.15 |
| 26" x 48" | 4.8mm $87.35 | |
| Approx Weight: | 60kg | |
| Stand: | $325 | |
| Approx Weight: | 14kg | |
| Lockable Castors: | $190 per set |
Semi-Professional Model Presses
With Gear Reduction Drive, Heavy Duty Shafts and Bearings. This press is for the more serious printmaker and comes complete with a stand and lockable castors.
| Model | Direct Drive | Blankets |
| 22-48 | $4,706 | 1.6mm $41.60 |
| Bed Size: | 559 x 1220 | 3.2mm $63.30 |
| 22" x 48" | 4.8mm $86.20 | |
| Approx Weight: | 60kg | |
| 24-48 | $4,808 | 1.6mm $42.20 |
| Bed Size: | 610 x 1220 | 3.2mm $64.15 |
| 24" x 48" | 4.8mm $87.35 | |
| Approx Weight: | 65kg | |
| 26-48 | $4,860 | 1.6mm $46.20 |
| Bed Size: | 660 x 1220 | 3.2mm $70.20 |
| 26" x 48" | 4.8mm $95.75 | |
| Approx Weight: | 70kg |
Professional Model Presses
With Double Gear Reduction Drive, Heavy Duty Shafts and Bearings. This model is a much larger press of Hilldav's unique design for the Professional Print Maker, Colleges of TAFE and Universities.
| Model | Blankets | |
| 28-54 | $10,129 | 1.6mm $49.40 |
| Bed Size: | 711 x 1,372 | 3.2mm $75.10 |
| 28" x 54" | 4.8mm $102.30 | |
| Approx. Weight | 400kg | |
| 33-60 | $10,432 | 1.6mm $63.30 |
| Bed Size: | 838 x 1,524 | 3.2mm $96.25 |
| 33" x 60" | 4.8mm $131.00 | |
| Approx. Weight | 450kg | |
| 36-60 | $10,626 | 1.6mm $69.00 |
| Bed Size: | 914 x 1,524 | 3.2mm $104.95 |
| 36" x 60" | 4.8mm $142.95 | |
| Approx. Weight | 500kg | |
| 1m-2m | $11,229 | 1.6mm $91.10 |
| Bed Size: | 1000 x 2000 | 3.2mm $138.60 |
| 39" x 78 3/4" | 4.8mm $188.70 | |
| Approx. Weight | 520kg | |
Safety
All of our presses are constructed with safety in mind. You can always trust the Hilldav press to be safe to work with, and last a long time.
The Bed Plate is made from a high density board, and is extremly strong. It is also moisture resistant and is coated with a special sealant. The board is lighter in weight than steel and does not have the same risk of injury of that with a steel bed plate.
The Hilldav press is made using the most reliable materials, so you can allways count on a Hilldav to get the job done.
