Manual Bracket Adapters (MBA & MBA 2)

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Manual Bracket Adapters let you run M&R-style standard pallets on a manual press. Both versions mount to a 1.5" x 2.5" print arm and require no drilling — choose the version that f its how you work.Which version do I need? MBA (Original) MBA 2 (Slide Style) Design Two 3"-wide clamp mechanisms + shim plates Full-length slide-on bracket assembly Mounting Hooks under the arm, tighten the black knob Slides onto the arm, locks with bottom fasteners Profile Standard Lowest profile — enables sleeve printing Best for Budget-friendly conversion, occasional changeover Permanent setup, smallest pallets, 4" sleeve pallets MBA (Original)Small 3" wide mechanisms that tighten your pallet to the arm of your manual press — the long-standing solution for Workhorse Manual and Riley Hopkins style presses. Each order includes 2 manual bracket adapters and 2 aluminum shim plates per pallet. Mounts in a few minutes.Installing: Find the plastic baggie in your package with the two aluminum shims and two adapters. Test-fit the shims inside the bracket for best fit, then peel the yellow backing and press them into the underside of the bracket, spaced apart. Set the pallet on the arm, hook each adapter onto the underside, and tighten the black knob. Repeat for the second adapter.Tip: You may need to loosen the adapter knobs before sliding them onto the bracket.Running both manual and automatic? Leave the adhesive backing on the shim plates. That way the same pallets run on your M&R automatic without the adapters installed.MBA 2 (Slide Style)Converts your manual machine's pallet arm to the M&R style standard pallet system with a single full-length assembly. Slide it onto the arm to the position you want and lock it down with the bottom fasteners. Low-profile locking knobs are available if you want tool-free changeover. Strength across the entire length of the pallet Lowest profile — print on even the smallest pallet sizes Accepts 4" wide sleeve pallets Stack- and storage-friendly Standardizes your shop — the same pallets run on manual and automatic machines Both versions accept any Action Engineering standard or specialty application pallet. Show more