SURPLUS Printmaking Presses and Equipment FOR SALE

APW is selling the following surplus items

Etching Presses

1. X-LARGE ETCHING PRESS
   Brand: MES PRESSES
   Bed Size: 244cm (length) x 89cm (width)
   Overall Bed Operating area (floor space): 400cm (length) x 140cm (width)
   Current estimated retail value new: $30K - $35K
   Additional Notes: Superficial oxidisation on press bed and roller surface. (can easily be removed)
   One roller bearing (at the end of frame under bed) is damaged and needs repair however, this does not restrict the function of the press.

   

2. MEDIUM ETCHING PRESS
   Brand: MES PRESSES
   Bed Size: 183cm (length) x 91cm (width)
   Overall Bed Operating area (floor space): 350cm (length) x 140cm (width)
   Current estimated retail value new: $20K - $25K
   Additional Notes: Superficial oxidisation on press bed and roller surface (can easily be removed)
   

Lithographic Presses 

1. Large Manual Lithographic Press
   Brand: MES PRESSES
   Bed Size: 152cm (length) x 86cm (width)
   Overall operating area (floor space): 300cm (length) x 140cm (width)
   Current estimated retail value new: $20K - $25K
   

2. Medium Motorised Lithographic Press
   Brand: Takach Press, USA
   Bed Size: 152cm (length) x 85cm (width)
   Overall Operating area (floor space): 310cm (length) x 137cm (width)
   Current estimated retail value new: $25K - $30K
   Additional notes:
   Custom built sound proofing wooden box around motor
   Custom built melamine tabletops that fit on the press to convert to a bench top (see attached photos)
   This motorised litho press was tested and in working order prior to storage – but APW recommends that electrical testing and tagging is undertaken by the purchaser prior to use.
   This press does not require 3-phase power
   

Relief Press

1. Wooden Galley Proof Press (circa 1800’s)
   Brand: (no visible brand)
   Bed Size: 100cm (length) x 40cm (width)
   Overall Operating area (floor space): 120cm (length) x 60cm (width)
   Current estimated retail value: $750 - $1,500
   

Industrial Hotplate

1. Industrial hotplate with thermostat control (circular shape)
   Brand: (not known)
   Size: 54cm (diameter) x 13cm (high)
   Current estimated retail value new: $1,000 - $1,500
   Additional notes: This hotplate was tested and in working order prior to storage – but APW recommends that electrical testing and tagging is undertaken by the purchaser prior to use.