Heidelberg OHT Platen Press – 1974 – 26 × 38 cm

The Heidelberg OHT (1974), also known as a Letterpress Tiegel Die Cutter, is a proven automatic platen press widely used in print finishing and die-cutting applications. Built by Heidelberg, this machine is known for its mechanical strength, precision, and long operational 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 finishing jobs such as packaging, labels, business cards, and commercial printing products.

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

The automatic feeder system ensures continuous and efficient sheet feeding, increasing productivity and minimizing manual handling.

The machine is equipped with both standard chase (260 × 340 mm) and skeleton chase (260 × 350 mm), allowing flexibility for different die-cutting configurations.

Its strong platen pressure system ensures accurate and consistent results in die-cutting, creasing, embossing, and foil stamping processes.

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 feeder system
Speed up to 5,500 sheets/hour
Includes standard and skeleton chases
Complete with tools and accessories
Reliable and durable construction

Technical Specifications

Model: OHT
Manufacturer: Heidelberg
Year of Manufacture: 1974

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