Full Version: Heat press temp specs
From: Michael [#1]
17 Aug 2005
To: ALL
I'm putting this here 'cause I don't see any place else it really fits. Beat me with $100.00 bills if it's in the wrong place. ;-)
Is there a manual (or even automatic) heat press that will maintain set temperature + or - 2 degrees? (ie set at 400 degrees, rises no higher than 402 degrees and falls no lower than 398 degrees)
Thanks
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
17 Aug 2005
To: Michael [#1] 19 Aug 2005
How constant the temperature remains, depends on the mass of the heater block and what you're pressing.
If the press is loaded with thick ceramic tiles, the heat sink effect will bring the temperature down quickly and significantly.
The Geo. Knight company makes a swing-away heat press specifically for tiles that may hold a more constant temperature than most.
EDITED: 17 Aug 2005 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#3]
17 Aug 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 17 Aug 2005
Did you say George Knight? :O
They actually do make "some" good equipment.
EDITED: 17 Aug 2005 by DATAKES
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
17 Aug 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#3] 17 Aug 2005
I was waiting for a comment like that. Didn't have to wait long :-)
From: Michael [#5]
19 Aug 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 19 Aug 2005
That is correct; most manual presses' temperature controls are more dependent upon the item being pressed than on well designed controls or heating elements. And, to be fair, very few items, either dye sub or "other" require more than +/- 2.5% (+10/-10 degrees at 400 degrees), but I'm running into more items that require a narrower range of temperature in order to transfer a good image, or to prevent damage to the substrate, so, I'm still looking for a press that will hold set temperature plus or minus 2 (+/- .5%) degrees.
I use my Hix right now, and it will maintain plus or minus 10 degrees of set temp, same as my G Knight.
My G Knight press is used only for overflow or emergencies now because of the continued safety issues with their heat platens. Disregarding the safety issue, the press is no more precise or accurate than presses costing about half to 75% as much, and many manufacturers now offer lifetime guarantees on heating platens.
Does anyone know of any heat press that will maintain +/- 2 degrees?
From: ray (RMV0215) [#6]
21 Aug 2005
To: Michael [#5] Unread
Oops, I recently bought a George Knight K20S. Mainly pressing shirts, koozies, dog tags, frp material. What safety issue is there. Normaly it keeps the temp withing 3-5 degrees.
Ray
From: UncleSteve [#7]
21 Aug 2005
To: ray (RMV0215) [#6] 21 Aug 2005
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8]
21 Aug 2005
To: ray (RMV0215) [#6] 23 Aug 2005
Ray,
If you bought a new press, you should be fine. If it is a used press, you may want to check your wiring harness and the receptacle on the press that receives the power cord.