Wide-Foot Knobs
More surface contact helps create a secure clamp and a confident feel on press.
Best Platen Bracket
Secure. Stable. Built to Last.
A strong platen setup starts with a bracket you can trust. The Bison Platen Bracket is built for printers who want a more secure hold, dependable stability, and long-term durability on press.
Designed for manual screen printing presses using 2.5" × 1.5" press arm tubing, including Hopkins, Riley Hopkins, Odyssey-style, Workhorse, and more.
Buy a single bracket for replacements and upgrades, or grab a set of 4 for a full press setup.
Wide-foot knobs
Steel threads
Low-profile design
Why Printers Like This Bracket
The bracket may be a small part of the setup, but it plays a big role in how secure and stable your platen feels on press. This page is built to spotlight the bracket as a stand-alone product that solves a very real everyday need.
Secure hold on 2.5" × 1.5" press arms
Built for stability and repeat use
Simple upgrade path for existing setups
Great entry product for new Bison customers
Steel Threads
Built for real shop use with hardware designed to hold up better over time.
Low-Profile Design
Clean, compact bracket shape that keeps the setup practical and shop-friendly.
Built for Daily Printing
A bracket that supports secure platen mounting for everyday production work.
Buying Options
Keep it simple with a single replacement bracket or solid upgrade with a full set of 4.
Single Platen Bracket
Ideal for replacing a worn bracket, upgrading a current setup, or testing the Bison difference before going all-in.
Fits 2.5×1.5 arms
Wide-foot knobs
Steel threads
$45 each
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Platen Bracket Set of 4
Best value for shops setting up a four-station press or upgrading multiple platens at once.
Set of 4
Better value
Shop-ready
$180 set of 4
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Fits Popular Manual Presses
The Bison platen bracket is designed for presses using 2.5" × 1.5" arm tubing. That includes Hopkins, Riley Hopkins, Odyssey-style, Workhorse, and similar manual presses.
Not sure about your setup? Use the order form below and upload a quick photo of your arm if you want visual confirmation before ordering.
Common Questions
Will this bracket fit my press?
If your manual press uses 2.5" × 1.5" press arm tubing, this bracket is built for that setup. If you want confirmation, send a quick photo through the form below.
Why buy the bracket by itself?
Brackets are a popular replacement and upgrade item. It is a lower-cost way for printers to improve their setup and an easy way to get introduced to the Bison product line.
What makes this better than a basic bracket?
The Bison bracket focuses on practical durability and hold with wide-foot knobs, steel threads, and a low-profile design built for real shop use.
Can I order one now and more later?
Yes. Start with a single bracket or go with a set of 4 now. Either way, we can help you match the right quantity for your press.
Request Order Confirmation - Platen Brackets
Send your info and we’ll confirm final details before payment. All brackets on this page are built for 2.5" × 1.5" press arm tubing. Upload a quick photo if you want us to visually confirm your setup.
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