We have for sale a good condition Tensor T1400 press for newspaper or commercial printing. This particular press is 560mm cutoff. The specs are spelled out in a detailed layout drawing. I see 22 4 highs, 2 monos, 3 folders and 42 roll stands. The client indicated they are currently using it a a wide variety of work.

The above layout drawing is the layout of the press. For more information contact us. Bob Dowling 708-721-0792 call or text or whats app or Bob Nuttmann 619-227-9840 call or text or whats app.

The Tensor T1400 is a single-width web offset printing press manufactured by Tensor International (often associated with U.S. Tensor). It is designed primarily for newspaper, coldset, and sometimes heatset commercial printing applications, offering a balance of performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Features and Specifications

• Type: Web-fed offset printing press (continuous roll-fed paper).
• Maximum Speed: Up to 35,000 impressions per hour (IPH) or copies per hour, depending on configuration and folder.
• Cutoff Range: Typically 21″ to 24¾” (533 mm to 630 mm), with common configurations around 21.5″, 22″, 22.75″ (578 mm), or similar sizes.
• Web Width: Supports 29″ to 40″ (737 mm to 1016 mm), with many installed units in the 35″–36″ range.
• Printing Units: Available in various tower configurations, such as mono units, 4-high towers (for 4-color printing on one side of the web), or stacked setups for multi-color, multi-web production. Presses are often built with multiple towers plus a folder.

Design Highlights

• Ergonomic and Efficient: Emphasizes quick make-ready, “no-tool” plate changes, and an optional reel-type blanket lock-up system to minimize paper waste while maintaining image area.
• Mechanical Features: Includes a unique “bearing-in-a-bearing” eccentric design for stable blanket cylinder support, motorized register, remote inking controls, and options for brush or spray dampening.
• Applications: Commonly used for newspapers, inserts, flyers, and other high-volume publications. It can run in coldset (standard newsprint ink) or heatset modes with appropriate drying systems.

The T1400 is positioned as a durable, value-oriented press suitable for mid-to-high volume printers. It is often configured in full press lines with splicers, folders (e.g., double-former or parallel folders), and automation features like shaftless drives or centralized controls.

Many used T1400 presses from the mid-2000s onward remain in operation, often with retrofits for improved automation or maintenance. For detailed specs on a specific installation (e.g., exact cutoff or tower count), it varies by the custom configuration ordered.

The above description is general and refers to these presses in general and not this particular press. For information on this press contact us.