Heidelberg OHT Tiegel Platen Printing Machine – 1961

The Heidelberg OHT Tiegel (1961) is one of the most iconic platen presses ever manufactured by Heidelberg. Built with exceptional mechanical strength and precision engineering, this machine is widely used for letterpress printing, die cutting, hot foil stamping, and embossing in small-format applications.

With a sheet size range from 40 × 70 mm up to 260 × 380 mm and a maximum print or cutting format of 260 × 350 mm, the OHT offers great flexibility for specialty jobs. The press is equipped with the original Heidelberg inking unit, oil drip tray, and supplied with two chases. Its compact footprint and reliable performance make it a perfect choice for artisan print shops, packaging prototyping, and specialty finishing work.

Key Features

Platen (Tiegel) printing & die-cutting machine

Original Heidelberg inking unit

Suitable for letterpress, hot foil, embossing & die cutting

Supplied with 2 chases

High-pressure, precision mechanical system

Compact and robust Heidelberg construction

Technical Specifications

Model: OHT Tiegel

Manufacturer: Heidelberg

Year of Manufacture: 1961

Serial Number: 133501N

Platen Size: 26 × 38 cm

Min. Sheet Size: 40 × 70 mm

Max. Sheet Size: 260 × 380 mm

Max. Print / Cutting Format: 260 × 350 mm

Max. Speed: up to 5,500 sheets/hour

Power Supply: 380 / 400 V – 50 Hz

Power Consumption: 1.3 kW

Weight: approx. 1,100 kg

Dimensions: W 168 × D 124 × H 158 cm

Equipment:

Original Heidelberg inking unit

2 chases

Oil drip tray

Applications

Letterpress printing

Hot foil stamping

Embossing & debossing

Die cutting (labels, cards, packaging samples)

Specialty and artisan print production