This page provides information about Reprex flatbed cylinder proof presses. No sources for parts are known and will need to be fabricated. However, some owners of Reprex proof presses owners listed in the Reprex census may be of assistance.
Models
Reprex Measurements
| Model | Roller Dia. | Paper Size | Form Size | Bed Size | Fl. Space | Wt. (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 0-1 | N/A | 15½ × 24 | 15 × 19½ | 15½ × 40 | 27 × 40 | 550 |
| No. 1 | 2½ | 15 × 24 | 14½ × 19 | 15½ × 34 | 30 × 72 | 850 |
| No. 2 | 2½ | 15½ × 26 | 14½ ×22½ | 15¼ × 42 | 83 × 30 | 1100 |
| No. 3 | 3 | 19½ × 30 | 19 × 26 | 20 × 48 | 37 × 96 | 1800 |
| No. 4 | 3 | 24½ × 30 | 24 × 26 | 25 × 54 | 39 × 101 | 2600 |
| No. 4P | 3 | 24½ × 30 | 24 × 26 | 25 × 54 | 39 × 101 | 2900 |
Operators Manual
Reprex manual (3.1mb PDF)
Parts Drawings
No 1 Roller Gear (64kb PDF)
History
1960s-70 Manufactured by United States Forge and Foundry, a company started by Edward Nolan in Pulaski, New York. At one time Reprex presses were sold by American Printing Equipment Co.
See note for Nolan presses See profile of Edward J. Nolan Reprex
Photos
Pulaski New York (ca. 1964). Courtesy of Margaret Nolan Hay
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