Platen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004363",
  "term": "Platen",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A flat, rigid plate or surface that provides support or applies pressure in a mechanical process. In printing, it holds the paper against the type or imaging surface. In injection molding, platens clamp the mold halves together during the injection cycle, with forces often measured in tons.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Andruckwalze",
    "es": "platina",
    "fr": "platine"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/platen/"
}