Hotronix® Heat Press Power Platen™

$300.00$2,575.00

No more scorched garments.

Designed to reduce the risk of scorch marks on heat-sensitive polyester or synthetic fabrics, this heated lower platen has a built-in heat printing pillow. Available in 3 sizes, each controlled by one interchangeable digital controller (sold separately).

    • Application instructions are for polyester or synthetic fabrics only. Make sure to increase the time if you are using a thicker garment. Do not pre-heat polyester or synthetic garments.
    • Compatible with 16″ x 20″ Hotronix® Auto Clam, MAXX® Clam, and Air FUSION heat presses. (Not compatible with Hotronix Fusion<sup.®< sup=””> or draw presses).</sup.®<>
    • For heat presses with a machine born-on date before 2014, call Stahls’ Hotronix at 800.727.8520.
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Features

Application Instructions

      • Built-in pillow conforms to any substrate
      • 3 sizes – 6″ x 6″, 11″ x 15″, 16″ x 20″ – to handle anything from full size garments to kid size, sleeves, and more
      • Controller includes digital temperature display for accurate application
      • Quick disconnect design allows you use one controller (sold separately) with different platen sizes
      • UL, ULc, CE approved
      • Two-year warranty
      • Must have designated circuit breaker

Benefits

    • Applies heat from below, reducing the heat needed from the upper platen, eliminating scorching on heat-sensitive fabrics
    • Insulating properties keep bottom of platen cool-to-the-touch when changing
    • Fully Threadable when used with a Heat Press Caddie
    • Eliminates the need to pre-heat garments and promotes a quicker bond between adhesive and fabric, reducing production time
    • Reduced upper platen temperature protects delicate embroidery and appliqué from overheating, helping them retain their full dimension.
    • Reduces the risk of dye migration on polyester substrates
The below application instructions have been successfully
tested with the following materials:

Fashion-FILM®
Glitter Flake™
Hi-Vis Color Reflect
Premium Plus™
Silicone Dye-Block™
Thermo-FILM®
SuperTEK

Application on 100% Polyester:
Lower platen temperature: 320°F
Upper platen temperature: 270°F
Time: 10 seconds (depending on thickness of garment)
Pressure: 60 psi (Medium/#6 on Hotronix machines)*

Application on 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex / Triblends:
Lower platen temperature: 290°F
Upper platen temperature: 270°F
Time: 30 seconds
Pressure: 60 psi (Medium/#6 on Hotronix machines)*

Test other brands of heat transfer vinyl
and fabrics before starting production

Note: Power Platen not recommended for use on 100% cotton fabrics. For blends with high cotton content proceed with caution. Test application using upper heat only, if it scorches test using lower heat.

*Decrease pressure for smaller Power Platen sizes:
16″ x 20″: 40-50 psi (#4 or 5 on Hotronix)
11″ x 15″: 30 psi (#3 on Hotronix)
6″ x 6″: 20 psi (#2 on Hotronix)

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Control Housing, 16 x 20, 11 x 15, Sleeve/Leg 6 x 20, 6 x 6, POWER Platen Family (inc. controller)

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Hotronix® Heat Press Power Platen™
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