Heidelberg Platen E vs N suffix
Hello, I understand that Heidelberg Platen serials with suffx:
– N: Standard European type height of 0.927 inches (23.55 mm).
– E: Export American / English type height of 0.918 inches (23.32 mm)
My question is, how does this impact chase + impression?
– Am I correct to say that a GTP with N, requires a taller N chase?
– If a shorter E chase + type high die is inserted instead, will it be tall enough?
– Can extra impression on a GTP make up for this?
Context: I’m considering adopting a Platen GTP foil stamper with N suffix, and worried that it won’t be compatible with E chase + bunting base + dies.
Thanks for any pointers!
The difference is only 9 thousands of an inch so chases are probably the same. The only issue is type height. Using .918 material on an N machine will require the type or blocks to be raised but .927 material ideally should not be used on an E machine