In today’s article I will share with you on how to select your best heat press. As with any equipment, there are many factors to take into consideration when choosing a heat press machine. Though all heat presses do the same things which are to provide heat and pressure for a specified time, it is important to put into consideration others factors such as:
- Workload
- Platen heat
- Your workspace
- Accuracy
- ease of use
- Warranty and after sales support
We will discuss 02 of them this week and the remaining in my next edition.
WORKLOAD
One must consider his workload when selecting a heat press. if you are printing long production runs, you need a press that will maintain consistent heat and accurate temperatures. Some machines don’t maintain platen temperature, due to a thin platen that loses heat or poor insulation. Also you need to consider the substrates to transfer on like T-shirts, caps, ceramics, tiles, mugs mouse pads, lettering, tote bags, rhinestones/ crystals, wood/ metals etc….
Platen Heat
The most important thing to look for in a heat press is its ability to provide consistently even temperatures across the platen. This will prevent cold spots from developing and ensure consistent application of heat transfer materials. Proper application temperature is also critical in producing quality garments, making accurate temperature controls an essential feature.
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