Their wide range of heat press machines are available as manual, semi-automatic and pneumatic models, which makes them ideal for all business sizes from start-ups to high-volume garment decorators, and offer many features including: This post from Patriot Print Supply gives some good info regarding heat press size. Threadable, What’s That?

Cheap heat presses are made cheap by using cheap components, so even if you’re buying a press which appears to be able to deliver enough pressure for your process, this doesn’t mean that one of the components isn’t going to give in under the strain. Compatible with the Hotronix Heat Press CounterCaddie and Hotronix Heat Press Caddie Stand which allow you to thread garments around the heat press much more easily. In addition to a opting for a recognised brand of press to ensure that it offers consistent, reliable performance, the following features are also worth considering to ensure that the process is as easy as possible. As with most kinds of equipment, there are well known trusted brands, including the presses that we supply, and then there are non-branded options which are usually cheaper.To be honest the answer to this question really depends on the process. For example with laser transfer printing processes, you need a very good heat press capable of heavy pressures, and very even pressure and heat distribution. The MAXX press is not only a great value heat press, but offers all of the features you’d expect from a well-built heat press, including: We imported a range of Chinese flatbed presses, but we stopped offering them simply because they are a lot more demanding when it comes to after-sales support, than the branded presses.

Stahls Clam Basic Heat Presses: These are entry-level clam shell presses which are reasonably priced and built in China but to the high standard that customers demand from Stahls’ products. Hotronix MAXX Clam Heat Presses: These are mid-level clam shell presses which are proudly built in the USA by Hotronix and are of exceptional quality. If you were for example only looking to supply clothes for children and smaller garments then a smaller heat press such as a 28cm x 38cm should be the only heat press you’d need.

Why Are Hotronix MAXX Clam Heat Presses So Good?

They didn’t seem to stand up very well to the demands of UK courier delivery! Often these heat presses had no problem at all making the nearly 5,000 mile journey to the UK on a pallet, maybe due to safety by numbers… but then only to fall apart during a journey of only a couple of hundred miles within the UK. In fact, on one occasion we had to send three 38cm x 38cm Chinese clamshell presses out just to get one to the customer working! BR][BR]A heat press is great for crafters looking to add a little flair to their designs with vinyl decals, and with a range of small but mighty appliances, a Cricut heat press is ideal for those looking for simple and efficient transfers. With the convenience of an iron but the heat of a heat press, Cricut has the heat press machine to suit your needs. That being said, we have attempted to make this guide as unbiased as possible, and we have included information on presses which we do not supply. Size and Workspace: Consider the size of your projects and available workspace when choosing the heat press size. User-Friendliness: Consider the ease of use, including the setup process, digital controls, and overall user interface.