Heidelberg OHT Platen Press – 1957 – 26 × 38 cm

The Heidelberg OHT (1957), also known as a Letterpress Tiegel Die Cutter, is a classic automatic platen press designed for high-precision finishing operations. Manufactured by Heidelberg, the machine is widely recognized for its durability, accuracy, and long service life.

The machine supports a working size range from 40 × 70 mm up to 260 × 380 mm, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications including packaging, labels, stationery, and commercial print finishing.

Operating at speeds between 2,200 and 5,500 sheets per hour, the machine is ideal for short to medium production runs.

The automatic feeder system ensures continuous sheet feeding, improving productivity and reducing manual effort.

The machine includes both standard chase (260 × 340 mm) and skeleton chase (260 × 350 mm), providing flexibility for different die-cutting configurations.

Thanks to its strong platen pressure system, the Heidelberg OHT ensures accurate and consistent results in die-cutting, creasing, embossing, and foil stamping.

The machine is supplied complete with tools, accessories, and closing frames, making it ready for immediate operation.

Key Features

Automatic platen press (OHT)
Letterpress die-cutting capability
Suitable for creasing, embossing, and foil stamping
Automatic sheet feeder system
Speed up to 5,500 sheets/hour
Includes standard and skeleton chases
Complete with tools and accessories
Durable and reliable construction

Technical Specifications

Model: OHT
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 1957

Machine type:
Automatic platen press (Letterpress Die Cutter)

Sheet size range:
Minimum: 40 × 70 mm
Maximum: 260 × 380 mm

Speed:
2,200 – 5,500 sheets/hour

Standard chase:
260 × 340 mm

Skeleton chase:
260 × 350 mm

Included:
Tools and accessories
Closing frames

Applications

Die-cutting paper and cardboard
Creasing and perforating
Embossing and foil stamping
Packaging production
Labels and stationery
Print finishing operations