In the world of industrial manufacturing, 3M® VHB™ tapes are legendary. They bond metals, endure extreme temperatures, and handle heavy vibration with ease. For many applications, they're the gold standard.
But at Bison Platen Systems, we believe great equipment deserves even more.
That's why we bolt our 1/4-inch aluminum base plates to our bracket systems — ensuring maximum strength, long-term durability, and superior adaptability for custom screen printing setups.
3M Tape: Strong, But Not Our Final Answer
There's no doubt that 3M industrial double-sided tapes are strong. They're engineered to hold metal panels on skyscrapers, after all.
- High shear strength designed for heavy-duty bonding
- Heat resistance suitable for demanding environments
- Long-term durability under vibration and movement
For some industries, that's enough. But in a high-volume, high-heat environment like a busy print shop? Bison believes in going even further.
Why Bison Chooses Bolts
When you're printing hundreds — or thousands — of garments daily, your equipment is under constant stress. Bolting the base plate to the bracket offers key advantages:
- Ultimate holding power: mechanical fastening reduces the risk of bond failure over time—even under repeated flash cycles.
- Temperature stability: bolts stay consistent in sustained heat where adhesives can degrade.
- Serviceability: swapping or adjusting components is straightforward—faster maintenance, easier upgrades.
- Built to last: designed for long-term use without worries about adhesive fatigue.
In short: bolts help guarantee strength that lasts as long as your press.
Customization Made Easy
Our bolted 1/4-inch aluminum base plates also make it easy to apply custom platen tops to meet your shop's specific needs:
- Small-run specialty platens
- Oversized print surfaces
- Custom garment solutions (shoes, sleeves, totes, and more)
With Bison, you're not locked into one-size-fits-all equipment. You can adapt and grow with minimal cost— and no sacrifice in quality.
Stronger by Design
At Bison Platen Systems, we build for the real world — where heat, pressure, speed, and wear and tear are daily realities. By combining precision-cut aluminum bases, bolted construction, and customizable tops, we deliver platen systems that perform day after day, year after year.
When Quality Matters, Bolted Wins
In an industry where precision, durability, and uptime matter, Bison chooses the solution built to last. Bolting your aluminum base provides peace of mind that your setup will perform reliably year after year — no adhesives to fail, no shortcuts.