Heidelberg - BH Foil Conversion

Machine Description

We are pleased to offer:.
Used Heidelberg 13 x 18 platen with BH Foil Conversion Year 1970.
Specification.
The Heidelberg 13" × 18" Platen – often referred to as the Heidelberg “Windmill” – is a versatile and robust letterpress machine, highly regarded for its reliability and precision. This particular unit has been fitted with a BH foil conversion, enabling it to perform both traditional letterpress printing and hot foil stamping. The BH foil unit allows for decorative and functional foiling on a wide variety of substrates, including paper, card, and certain coated stocks, making it suitable for greeting cards, packaging, invitations, and security features..
Thanks to its unique windmill gripper feed system, the press ensures smooth sheet handling, accurate registration, and high repeatability. The platen design enables even pressure distribution, making it ideal for embossing, debossing, die-cutting, scoring, and perforating in addition to printing and foiling..
Built to the engineering standards of Heidelberg’s golden era, this 1970 model remains a sought-after workhorse for both craft printers and industrial finishing shops..
Manufacturer: Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG (Germany).
Maximum Sheet Size: 13" × 18" (330 × 460 mm).
Minimum Sheet Size: Approx. 4" × 5" (100 × 130 mm).
Stock Range: From thin paper up to heavy board (up to ~600 gsm, depending on operation).
Printing / Foiling Area: Up to approx. 12" × 17" (305 × 432 mm), depending on margins and make-ready.
Platen Speed: Up to approx. 5,000 impressions per hour (variable, depending on operation).
Feeding System: Automatic windmill gripper arm, pile feed and delivery.
Foil Conversion: BH foil unit – adjustable temperature, foil tension control, and feed length setting; supports multiple foil rolls for multi-colour foiling (depending on configuration).
Capabilities: Letterpress printing (inked), Hot foil stamping (via BH foil unit), Embossing and debossing, Die-cutting, Scoring and perforating.
Drive: Electric motor with mechanical clutch/brake system.
Construction: Heavy-duty cast iron frame, precision-engineered platen and gear system.
Approximate Dimensions: 1,500 × 1,600 × 1,700 mm (L × W × H).
Approximate Weight: 1,500 kg .
Good working order.
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