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Swingman 20D
“The Next Generation”
16x20
Swing-Away Heat Press
Fully digital – Easiest to open and close manual press on the
market!
As former retailers, we used heat presses for 22 years and are not easily
impressed. We are with the Swingman 20. If you want to really learn
about this press, continue reading. Prices are at the bottom of this
page.
One reason we refer to the Swingman 20 as “The Next Generation” of heat presses is due to their revolutionary new opening and closing mechanism.
Technically called “progressive linkage”, this unique method provides a mechanical advantage similar to that of a pulley (a small amount of force on the “hand” end produces a much larger force on the other end).
Regular
“arm-power” heat presses require a lot of force (at maximum
pressure) to operate. With the Swingman 20 at maximum pressure, we can
literally open and close the press with two fingers! While maximum pressure
is seldom needed and this ability may not seem important to the novice,
it will to a pro.
If you have hundreds of pressings to do in one day (even at standard medium pressure), using about one-tenth the energy as you normally would with a regular press, will be appreciated by your arms and shoulders.
These additional benefits add to our enthusiasm
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Totally
integrated digital time and temperature. Turn the heat
press on and easily set the temperature (with the press open), with
the menu button and the up and down arrows under the Red
LCD screen. When the press reaches your pre-set 
temperature
(max is 450º), it holds it within +/- 2º. Next, set the
time for pressing your items (on the same screen). When you close
the press, the time starts counting backwards. When it reaches “0”,
the buzzer goes off and when you lift the heater block, the time
automatically resets for the next pressing. Note: the current temperature
of the press is always displayed until the press is closed. Then
the LCD screen automatically switches to your preset time, as it
starts counting backwards. -
Swing-away
design. Upon opening, the heater block first lifts straight
up. It is then “swung” to the right. The procedure is
reversed when closing. Using the convenient swing-arm,
the heater block is swung back left (an internal stop positions it
over the lower platen). It is then ready to close. It should be noted
that the “swing” requires very little effort. -
Why a swing-away? While clam-shell (straight up and down opening and closing presses like the HIX HT-400 and HT-600) presses are excellent, here are some benefits that many like. First, is the fact that not only is the heat not in front of your face but also there is no danger of accidentally running your hands up into a very hot heater block (like on a clamshell). Second, is the ability to achieve very even pressure on large, thick items or small, thick, multiple items, because all pressure goes straight down, when the press is closed.
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Accepts
setups up to 1.75” thick. This is a non-benefit if
you will never do anything except t-shirts or other thin items. Any
HIX clamshell press works splendid for that task. However, this
is a very desirable benefit in many situations (like tiles,
plaques, really thick jackets, etc.). The picture depicts 6, .25”
ceramic tiles, being readied for sublimation and sitting on 3/8”
of heat resistant felt. -
Print
Gap Gage Settings. All manual heat presses have adjustable
pressure settings. This is done by turning the big black knob on the
press clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
This presents no problem, when setting it once, for the same item.
It can be more difficult if you are constantly changing the head height
because of different thicknesses of materials. The Swingman 20 assists
in this task with its’ print gap gage setting, located on the
back support post. As you determine the correct head height for a
new (thickness) item, just make note of where the pointer is on the
setting gage. -
ETL Listed. The Electrical Testing Laboratory (ETL) listing for manufacturers is similar to the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listing for household appliances. This is a quote from their web site, “The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek is a leader in testing, certifying, and inspecting products for global market access. The ETL Listed Mark is issued to products that have met the requirements of product safety standards in the US and Canada”( for residential and commercial use). On a practical basis this means that all components, wiring, connections and construction meets a pre-described set of specifications as outlined in that standard. This means that the press is safe in your home or business. HIX spends tens of thousands of dollars each year, for this peace of mind.
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Lifetime warranty on the heater element and a one year warranty on the press. A warranty is only as good as the company behind it. HIX has been manufacturing heat presses for over 42 years. We are one of their largest dealers and sell a lot of their presses each year. Last year, for example, less than .005% of the HIX production presses that we sold needed any extra attention.
 This is one of the six sublimated tiles, from the above picture. Visit another of our sites, www.dyesubinks.com to learn the complete facts about inkjet sublimation |
Whew! Thanks for hanging in there with us. We know this page has been long but continue to believe that you can’t make intelligent decisions, without getting all the facts.
Yes, we think this is a great press, that will serve you well for many years, but it won’t fit every need or budget. In selecting a heat press, consider the size that you must have to do your work. Then, consider the other features that you think will benefit you the most now and in the future.
If you have questions, call owners Jack or Roy at 800-908-9916. Good, bad or ugly, we will share honest, experienced advice with you.
Teflon top sheets, bottom Teflon protectors and heat resistant felt were shown or mentioned on this page. Click here, for more details.
We have a lot of past retail experience. We made our first shirt in 1978 and our first sublimation print in 1981. We share our knowledge and experience about the business and printing your own heat transfers, on our site at www.TransferBusiness.com or, to learn about sublimation, visit our site at www.DyeSubInks.com. The sites are long but if you want to learn, you will get a free education.
SwingMan 20D Heat Press and Optional Package Deals
All items are in stock and ready for immediate shipment!
Prices includes Unlimited FREE technical support
If you have any questions, call 800-908-9916
SwingMan 20D - 16x20 108 lbs. - Ships FedEx ground - 1750 Watts-14.5 Amps (110V)
List price $1,395.00
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