Flat Sublimation Presses

Flat Sublimation Heat Presses

A flat press is the machine that does most of the work in a sublimation shop — coasters, slates, apparel, mouse pads, bar runners and stubby panels all go through it. Biz Supplies stocks clamshell, auto-open and swing-away presses from our Peakhurst (Sydney) warehouse, with local support on (02) 9119 2164.

Sizes we stock

• 38 × 38 cm — the standard starter size. Covers A4 and A3+ transfers, coasters, slates and adult tee fronts.
• 40 × 50 cm and 40 × 60 cm — for full apparel prints and larger photo panels, some with a pull-out drawer so you load outside the heat.
• Long-bed lanyard press (1000 × 250 mm) — for lanyards, bar mats, sleeves and trouser legs, which a square platen cannot cover in one hit.
• 5-in-1 combo (swing-away) — flat platen plus mug, cap and plate attachments off one machine. Sensible while volumes are low.

Clamshell, auto-open or swing-away?

Clamshell hinges up like a lid — smallest footprint, fastest cycle, best for flat thin items. Auto-open releases itself at the end of the timer, which stops scorching if you get pulled away mid-run. Swing-away moves the heat platen aside entirely, giving even pressure on thick rigid blanks like plaques and slates, and keeping your hands out from under the heat while you position a transfer.

How to Choose a Heat Press in Australia goes through platen size, pressure, temperature accuracy and where cheap presses fail.

Also needed

Mug presses for curved drinkware (a flat press cannot do mugs), plus paper, ink, accessories and blanks. Full range: sublimation equipment.