RH Cold Paintings Suction Platen

Due to the unique design, the platen may be used under strecher bars and other tight corners. In cross section, it forms a wedge with a minimum thickness of 2 mm on all 4 edges. The RH Suction Platen is a mini suction table for use when the suction table has to be brought to the object. It is used for flattening deformations through heat induced from an external source, such as an RH IR heat tool to plasticise the paint film and canvas while the suction pulls gently pulls it back into plane, also cleaning, holding and other structural treatments of canvas paintings where an even suction is required on a small flat surface.

RH Suction Platens are made for connection to the RH Suction Unit. This gives infinite control over the vacuum, is quiet in operation, and is recommended if significant quantities of volatile solvents are to be used. In some applications, a domestic vacuum cleaner or low pressure/high volume vacuum system may also be used, this too will need some form of vacuum control.
The RH Suction Platen is supplied in a polished solid wooden case for safe storage and transport.

Fine stainless steel fabric over the suction surface for perfect suction distribution.
• Stable, flat 1.5 mm thick perforated stainless steel sub-surface with 40% open area.
• Matt black anodised aluminium body to give a rigid, solvent proof housing.
• Usable work surface to the very edge of the platen.

Sizes:
Paintings SP: 225 x 225mm

Please note, you will also require a photographic tripod and controllable vacuum source.

Specifications subject to change without notice