Platen System
AssemblyHardened platen backed by springs and levers that descends to press paper against inked type. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Platen System
5 top-level lines as of r97990| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platen | letterpress-press-platen | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Platen Backing Plate | letterpress-press-platen-backing | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Coil Spring | coil-spring | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Platen Linkage | letterpress-press-platen-linkage | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Impression Lever | letterpress-press-impression-lever | 1× | 1 | · | part |