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Welcome to the first step in choosing the Heat Press, Vinyl Cutter, Sublimation System and Supplies that are right for you. Our tutorials will help you make a more informed purchase decision.
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Comparison Chart
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Recommended Use |
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Durability |
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Smooth Action |
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Available Sizes |
5" x 5" |
11" x 15" |
6" x 8" |
9" x 12" |
2" x 8" 6" x 6" 8" x 12" |
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Formats |
Clamshell Swing Away Cap Press Label Press Cap & Label Combo Multi-Function |
Clamshell Cap Press |
Clamshell Swing Away Cap Press Label Press Cap & Label Combo Multi-Function Mug Press |
Swing Away Clamshell |
Swing Away
Pneumatic |
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Weight |
25 lbs - 115 lbs |
45 lbs - 112 lbs |
20 lbs - 84 lbs |
30 lbs - 78 lbs |
45 lbs - 100lbs |
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Materials |
Aluminum / Steel |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel |
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Nonstick Coating |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Sprayed On |
Embedded |
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Temperature Gauge |
Digital ºF or ºC |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF or ºC |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF or ºC |
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Timer Gauge |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Models Available in Digital Automatic and Manual Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
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Pressure Read Out |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Auto-Open |
No |
No |
Available Option |
No |
No |
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Pneumatic |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Available Option |
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Recommended Transfer Type |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Embroidery Patches, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Embroidery Patches, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Embroidery Patches, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Rhinestones |
Dry Herb |
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Not Recommended Transfer Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Sublimation, Plastisol |
N/A |
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Special Features |
Improved Thicker Heating Element, Secondary Strong Handle, Capacitive Touch Buttons |
Improved Thicker Heating Element; Automatic Flotation for Thick Item Capability |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: Improved Thicker Heating Element; Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Threadable Platens; Pull Out Drawer Feature |
N/A |
Dual Heating Elements, Swing Away, Pneumatic, Auto-Start Timer, Capacitive Touch Buttons |
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Warranty |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty |
90 Day Parts and Service Warranty |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty |
1 Year Parts and Service Warranty |
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Smooth Action |
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Available Sizes |
11" x 15" |
11" x 15" |
9" x 12" |
14" x 16" Optional Add-Ons Available with DC series |
3" x 5.5" (Cap) 3.75" x 6.25" 9" x 12" 15" x 15" 16" x 20" 20" x 25" |
15" x 15" 15" x 20" 20" x 25" 6" x 6" 4.5" x 6.75" (Cap) |
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Formats |
Clamshell Cap Press |
Clamshell Swing Away Cap Press |
Swing Away |
Clamshell Cap Press Label Press Mug Press Swing Away Optional Add-Ons: |
Cap Press |
Clamshell Swing Away |
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Weight |
40 lbs - 104 lbs |
41 lbs - 427 lbs |
32 lbs - 65 lbs |
50 lbs - 220 lbs |
19 lbs - 355 lbs |
37 lbs - 266 lbs |
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Materials |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
Aluminum / Steel / Heat Resistant Plastic |
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Nonstick Coating |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Embedded |
Embedded |
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Temperature Gauge |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF |
Digital ºF |
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Timer Gauge |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
Digital Automatic Start |
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Pressure Read Out |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes (Not Available On All Models) |
No |
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Auto-Open |
No |
Yes |
No |
Available Option |
Available Option |
Available Option |
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Pneumatic |
No |
Available Option on Some Models |
No |
Yes |
Available Option on Some Models |
Available Option |
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Thick Item Capable (Floatation Feature) |
Yes - Automatic Float |
Yes - Automatic Float |
Yes - Automatic Float |
Yes - Automatic Float |
Yes - Automatic Float |
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Recommended Transfer Type |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
Heat Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Sublimation, Rhinestones, Plastisol |
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Not Recommended Transfer Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Special Features |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: Additional Size Platens for Some Models; Automatic Flotation for Thick Items; Threadibility with Additional Addon Accessories; Made in the USA |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: Dual Magnet for Reliable Auto Open; Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Automatic Flotation; Threadibility; Additional Add on Accessories to Improve Functionality; Multiple Saved Time & Temperature Settings Capable; Made in the USA |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Thick Item Capable with Swing Away Feature; Made in the USA |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: SuperCoil-Microwinding Heating Element for Fast Heat Up; Pneumatic Option for High Production Environments; Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Multi-Function Capable with Add-on Attachments; Multiple Saved Time & Temperature Settings Capable; Made in the USA |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: SuperCoil-Microwinding Heating Element for Fast Heat Up; Pneumatic Option for High Production Environments; Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Multi-Function Capable with Add-on Attachments; Multiple Saved Time & Temperature Settings Capable; Made in the USA |
Check Specific Models for Details and Availability: Swing Away Action for Easy Transfer Placement; Thick Item Capable with Swing Away Feature; Made in the USA |
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Warranty |
Lifetime Heating Element Warranty 1 Year on Components and Service |
Lifetime Heating Element Warranty 5 Year on Casting and Framework 2 Year on Circuit Board |
1 Year |
Lifetime Heating Element Warranty 3 Year on Control Panel 1 Year on Entire Press |
Lifetime Heating Element Warranty |
Lifetime Heating Element Warranty 1 Year Parts 90 Day Labor 90 Day Machine Parts and Accessories |
