Clamping device for attaching printing plates in proper registry on the plate cylinder of printing machines

摘要

A clamping device for attachment of a printing plate having registry defining notches in the leading edge thereof in proper registry on the plate cylinder of a sheet-fed printing machine is provided. The clamping device includes a clamping rail disposed in an axis-parallel recess in the plate cylinder and has a closable plate receiving gap therein for fastening the leading edge of the printing plate to the clamping rail. A plurality of adjustable stops are disposed in the plate receiving gap of the clamping rail for abutting the corresponding registry defining notches in the leading edge of the printing plate for locating the printing plate on the cylinder in proper registry.