You Get What You Pay For :  It's an old adage that is absolutely appropriate to hot stamp press design.  You don't make a quality product by scrimping on materials or manufacturing, and the 86 does neither.  Take a good look at the pictures :

• Observe the quality of metalwork : See how The 86 is built from heavy castings, thick gauge metals and solid brass chase components.  Look at the details : well-fitting parts, counter-sunk holes, heavy threads, and a durable finish.
   

• Size Says A Lot : The 86 weighs about 75 lbs. and stands 26 inches tall, 20 inches wide and 18" deep.  This means that the 86 has enough bulk to do your job well, while retaining the advantage of portability.
   

• Structurally Sound : The tubular steel back column lends rigidity to the frame.  This rigidity is important because it ensures the stamp lands squarely on the product.
   

• Smooth Action Mechanism : When you pull the handle of the 86, there's no stickiness, play or wobble.  This means your die lands squarely on the surface being printed.

A subtle but potentially valuable feature of the Model 86 is the ability to adjust the height of the print head in relation to the print bed, up to a maximum clearance of 6".  As shown to the right, the printhead can be wound up or down the back post .  The value of this feature lies in being able to accommodate objects like boxes, briefcases, or thick books. 

Most manual hot stamp presses use a 'C-Frame' design that fixes the clearance between print head and print bed at about 1".  This means that oversized products cannot be stamped because you simply can't fit them under the print head.  An example?  The 2" thick Bible shown to the right could not be hot stamped on most C-Frame machines.  The Model 86 engineers-out this limitation via the adjustable head feature. 

Superior Versatility = More Opportunity to Profit = Superior Value
     

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Over the decades, hot stamp machine manufacturers have come and gone.  The list is long, and the owners of those machines all share 1 common problem; where do you get parts & support?  For instance : One now defunct brand of manual hot stamp press used to accept only foil rolls with a 5/8" core.  The problem was that the industry standard core size is 1", thus this unusual specification enabled the manufacturer to forever capture the supply business of their machinery clientele (good move for them).  However when the manufacturer later discontinued their line of manual hot stampers, the business of supplying foil on the special foil core was also abandoned, leaving their many customers stranded.
 
The Model 86 uses the industry standard foil core of 1", meaning you can purchase your foil from any foil manufacturer.  This saves you money in your production costs, and allows you to access the full range of modern foils which include a rainbow of metallic and flat colours, sparkles, light diffusion effects, holograms, and more.

It's also important to note that we're not going anywhere.  Kwikprint is over 75 years, meaning your new 86 is backed by over 7 decades of successful trade in the hot stamping industry. 
    

Why should you buy your 86 from Kwikprint?  The answer is Price & Professional Service.

Price : Since we manufacture the 86, no one can supply this machine faster or at a lower price than we can.

Professional Service : Hot Stamping machinery is all we trade in.  What does this mean for you?  It means that our advice and consultation is backed by decades of direct industry experience.  It means that we understand the machinery you're buying and how to use it.  And it means that if you're new to the business, you'll have direct access to experienced support when and if you need it.  A benefit that should not be overlooked, please Contact Us , we'd love to speak with you!