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A 'chase' is the part of a hot stamping press that holds the die during the stamping process.

Snap Chases :

Every Malahide press is shipped with at least 1 Snap Chase.  A proprietary chase design, Snap Chases are available in 4 widths: 1, 2, 3 or 4 inches wide.

Snap Chases work by clamping a spring-loaded side-bar against an 11 point die. 

The advantages of the Snap Chase design are :

  • Un-mounted die plates are less expensive than mounted dies
  • Quick and easy to load and unload
  • Warms-up quickly
  • Several die plates can be combined in one chase & printed simultaneously

2" x 10" Snap Chase

Die Plates are Claped Inside a Snap Chase

Snap Chases come in 1", 2", 3", and 4" widths

 


Box Chase :

The Box Chase is used for type-high mounted dies, type, Ludlow and Linotype.

Box Chase for Mounted Magnesium Hot Stamp Dies + Printer's Type
 

Locking Quoins :

Quoins are used to lock mounted dies and type into a box chase.  An old-style trade technique, quoins speed and simplify repetitive die setups.

The quoin has a ratchet mechanism inside that causes it to expand when turned by the key tool.  When arranged in a box chase with mounted dies and furniture, the quoin is used to lock everything in place.

Quoins can be purchased from : Bar Plate

Quoins may be used to Lock Dies and Type Inside a Box Chase

Complete Box Chase Setup
 


Ludlow Line Chase :

Clients who use Ludlow line type will appreciate our Ludlow line chase.  Ludlow slugs are simply pushed into the chase, where they are automatically clamped by spring-loaded ball-bearings.  Remove by pulling them out ~ no tools needed !

Line Chase for Ludlow Slugs
 

X / Y Chase for Card Machines :

The E4-CC , E4-PC and E4-NB  employ their own X / Y Chase system.

As shown beside, the X / Y chase allows the operator to move the die holder : up and down, side-to-side + rotate.

Dies for the X / Y Chase are typically affixed with screws.

Malahide's X / Y Adjustable Chase
   


Legacy Die Systems :

Clients with existing hot stamping operations frequently have libraries of dies suited to other die making techniques.  Whatever standardized system you use now, Malahide has a way to tailor our machines to work with your existing dies.  Assuming your process was efficient, our goal will be to provide options on our machine to preserve your die investments.


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