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Build a Press Setup
That Scales With Your Shop

Upgrade your manual press with a rock-solid aluminum foundation and interchangeable platen tops—so you can take on more jobs, swap sizes faster, and avoid buying dedicated platens every time your work changes.

Compatibility: Fits presses using 2.5"×1.5" press arm tubing (Hopkins / Riley Hopkins / Odyssey / Workhorse & more).

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Bison Platen Systems aluminum foundation with interchangeable tops

Best-Selling Sets & Bundles for Growing Shops

Stable foundation that reduces flex and rework
Aluminum base + replaceable tops (not “one-size forever”)
Consistent registration that stays level over time
Heavy-duty bracket + cabinet-grade boards included
Buy once. Add sizes later. Grow without the platen tax.
Standard Platen Set

Standard Platen Set (4)

Your daily-driver setup—built for stability now, with room to expand later.

12×17 Base

14.5×19 Boards

$850 Set of 4        View Products
Youth / Fashion Platen Set

Youth / Fashion Platen Set (4)

Perfect for fitted tees and smaller print zones—swap sizes without buying dedicated platens.

8.5×12 Base

10×18 Boards

$800 Set of 4          View Products
Sleeve / Pant Platen Set

Sleeve / Pant Platen Set (4)

Most versatile for sleeves, pants, and specialty placements—fast changeovers, solid support.

5×12 Base

3.5×18 & 5×18 Sleeve/Pant boards

$800 Set of 4          View Products

Foundation Bundle

  • Standard Platen Set (4)
  • Sleeve / Pant Set (4)
  • Best for shops expanding job types without adding complexity
Foundation Bundle

Legacy Bundle

  • Youth / Fashion Platen Set (4)
  • Sleeve / Pant Platen Set (4)
  • Great for frequent size changes, specialty prints, and growth
Legacy Bundle

One Foundation. Add Sizes as You Grow.

Bison is a hybrid platen foundation system: a rugged aluminum base paired with interchangeable top boards. You get stability like aluminum—plus the freedom to change platen sizes without buying another whole platen setup.

That means quicker changeovers, fewer limitations when customers request new garments/placements, and a setup that supports small-to-mid shops scaling up.

Why it wins on ROI: Keep your base and hardware. Replace or add tops as needed at minimal cost—so you’re not paying “dedicated platen” pricing over and over.

Compatibility: Works with presses using 2.5"×1.5" arm tubing (Hopkins / Riley Hopkins / Odyssey-style).

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