Manufacturing press platens requires expertise know-how and the implementation of specialized machines, which are necessary to achieve precision using the highest quality materials.

Carefully trained employees, and more efficient and customer-oriented manufacturing in both Canada and Germany comply with stringent quality standards thus enabling Dieffenbacher to offer top quality press platens at a favorable price.

Dieffenbacher delivers completely new or carefully refurbished platens for replacement for all makes and types of presses using either steam, water, thermal-oil and electric cartridge heaters. The press platens are distinguished by one-piece construction allowing maximum accuracy and reliability at high specific pressures.

• Pressure-tested up to 50 bar (700 psi).
• Channel drilling from ½ " to 1 ½ " dia.
• Holes for steam or extraction.
• Thermocouple wells.
• Port couplings and mounting pads.
• Edge-milled turnarounds with welded inserts.

• Size: 4500 mm (15') x 15,240 mm (50') long.
• Weight: 72,000 kg (160,000 lbs).

• Flatness and parallelism: < 0.04 mm/m (< 0.002"/4').
• Surface Finish: Ra2 (63 RMS).