Emil Kahle Maschinenfabrik - Leipzig, Germany
Age: early 1900s, Platen size 8" x 12.75"
Emil Kahle Maschinenfabrik was
established in 1888, in Paunsdorf
District of Leipzig, Germany. Kahle
produced several variants of platen
presses - hand-, and foot-operated,
as well as motorized models. Kahle
platens employ the Boston Principle
whereby the bed remains stationary,
usually in a near vertical position,
while the platen moves in an arc to
allow feeding and delivery.
In addition
to presses, Kahle was also known
for its perforating machines and
other printing related machinery
and devices.