A platen bracket is the device that adheres to a platen and attaches it to the press. There are a variety of platen brackets. Each bracket serves a press with specific arm dimensions. Please measure your press and compare to the dimensions below to ensure you're getting the correct bracket.
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RILEY HOPKINS BRACKET
The Riley Hopkins Bracket is designed to be second to none with its durability, strength and design. Made from heat treated T6 aluminum, the Riley Hopkins bracket is strong enough to pull a train. With both side and bottom adjustments, aligning and squaring the pallet to the press is simple. You can modify, build, or buy any size of printing pallet you desire thanks to having the bracket on hand. It is compatible with both wood or aluminum pallets.
The Riley Hopkins bracket fits the following presses that have an arm measurement of 2.5" W x 1.5" H.
Compatible with the following presses:
- All Riley Hopkins Presses (Excluding 350, 500, Silver, and DIY presses)
- Hopkins International
- Hopkins BWM
- Workhorse
- Caps
LOW PROFILE RILEY HOPKINS BRACKET
This is an alternative bracket to the original Riley Hopkins Bracket. Its low profile fits snuggly to the platen arm, making it easier to load and unload smaller garments like youth apparel, sleeves, legs, etc.
Compatible with the following presses:
- All Riley Hopkins Presses (Excluding 350, 500, Silver, and DIY presses)
- Hopkins International
- Hopkins BWM
- Workhorse
- Caps
SILVER PRESS BRACKET
The Silver Press Bracket fits the Silver Press specifically. This platen bracket can be purchased to fit other platens. Includes knob. Compatible arm dimensions: 4.5" wide x 1.5" tall.
DIY STARTER PRESS BRACKET
Looking for a way to expand and screen print more with your DIY Starter Press? The DIY Starter Press Bracket allows you to interchange platens on the DIY Screen Printing Press. These platen brackets are compatible with 1 Color DIY Blue Screen Printing Presses and 4 Color and 1 Color White Screen Printing Starter Press.