{"title":"Action Engineering® Platen Brackets \u0026 Adapters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe arm between the press and the platen. Manual bracket adapters let you run Action Engineering platens on a press they were not originally cut for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manual-bracket-adapter-v2","title":"Manual Bracket Adapter V2","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Pallet Adapter Design: The MBA 2!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of our latest development efforts, the MBA 2, will allow you to easily convert your manual machine's pallet arm and pallets to the M\u0026amp;R Style standard pallet system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust slide the perfectly sized assembly onto your machine's arm to the desired position. Lock onto your arm using the bottom fasteners. No drilling required! Low profile locking knobs are available to enable tool free changeover if preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese pallets are the lowest profile and allow you to sleeve print. The full length bracket will keep your pallets flat and add strength to your print arm. Use any and all of our standard or specialty application pallets. Designed for use with arms of 1.5 x 2.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe advantages of the slide style bracket include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrength over the entire length of the pallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow profile enables printing on the smallest pallet sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\" wide sleeve pallets can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePallets with this bracket are very storage and stack friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShops with this assembly can use the same pallets on their automatic machines and on their manual machines. It standardizes your facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt makes your shop more versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Action Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50367205015865,"sku":"MBA2","price":160.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/5813\/2537\/files\/mba2__04693.1505482693.jpg?v=1738589529"},{"product_id":"manual-bracket-adapters","title":"Manual Bracket Adapters (MBA \u0026 MBA 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Bracket Adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e let you run M\u0026amp;R-style standard pallets on a manual press. Both versions mount to a \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" x 2.5\" print arm\u003c\/strong\u003e and require no drilling — choose the version that fits how you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich version do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMBA (Original)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMBA 2 (Slide Style)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 3\"-wide clamp mechanisms + shim plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-length slide-on bracket assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHooks under the arm, tighten the black knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlides onto the arm, locks with bottom fasteners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest profile — enables sleeve printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudget-friendly conversion, occasional changeover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent setup, smallest pallets, 4\" sleeve pallets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMBA (Original)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall 3\" wide mechanisms that tighten your pallet to the arm of your manual press — the long-standing solution for Workhorse Manual and Riley Hopkins style presses. Each order includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 manual bracket adapters and 2 aluminum shim plates per pallet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mounts in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstalling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the plastic baggie in your package with the two aluminum shims and two adapters. Test-fit the shims inside the bracket for best fit, then peel the yellow backing and press them into the underside of the bracket, spaced apart. Set the pallet on the arm, hook each adapter onto the underside, and tighten the black knob. Repeat for the second adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e You may need to loosen the adapter knobs before sliding them onto the bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRunning both manual and automatic?\u003c\/em\u003e Leave the adhesive backing on the shim plates. That way the same pallets run on your M\u0026amp;R automatic without the adapters installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMBA 2 (Slide Style)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConverts your manual machine's pallet arm to the M\u0026amp;R style standard pallet system with a single full-length assembly. Slide it onto the arm to the position you want and lock it down with the bottom fasteners. 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