Best Heat Press Machine of 2020 8 Top Models to Suit Every Budget

Posted by admin on Dec 01, 2019

Best Heat Press Machine

Tired of always wearing plain t-shirts? Well, there is something that you can do about it. Not only do heat press machines enable you to add some detail to your clothes, but they also let you explore your creativity by allowing you to customize outfits using very unique designs fully.

This makes such a tool very good for business because you can practically heat press any custom client design. Additionally, some machines have mug pressing capabilities, making them more versatile to use.

With that in mind, this article looks at 8 of the best heat press machines that you can use either for personal or business purposes.

Editor's Contents in Brief :

Picture	Name	Details
	PowerPress HPM-1515-BK Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	F2C 5 in 1 Professional Digital Transfer Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	Fancierstudio 15 x 15 Power Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	Mophorn 12 x 15 Inch 5 in 1 Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	Transfer Crafts Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	TUSY 15 x 15 Inch Industrial Quality Digital Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	ePhotoinc 15 x 15 Inch Digital Heat Press Machine	Read More Below
	Mophorn 15 x 15 Inch 5 in 1 Heat Press Machine	Read More Below

Editors Choice Best Heat Press Machine

As you get into shopping for a heat press machine, you will discover that there are various types of them. Depending on your requirements, you should get the most ideal unit for your business or personal use from the 8 products that are reviewed in detail below.

PowerPress HPM-1515-BK Heat Press Machine

PowerPresss HPM-1515 heat press tops this list and it features a large 15-inch square heat plate that is just the perfect size to heat press t-shirts of all sizes with small to large designs.

This plate is coated in Teflon, which is harmless to clothes and ensures that the fabrics do not stick to it after being subjected to heat. Teflon also makes it easy to clean the surface before use so that you do not stain your t-shirts during the press.

To control the heating and overall functions of the unit, an LCD control board is used with buttons to adjust the temperature and time settings, in which the temperature can be set in either F or C. To help you with these conversions, a Celsius to Fahrenheit chart is included on the side for quick referencing.

After adjusting these settings, all you have to do is place the t-shirt with the image to be heat pressed on the bottom plate, then lower the top plate using a built-in handle, and a knob is included to adjust the panel pressure that is applied on your garment.

For safety, this machine features a patented temperature monitor chip that is designed to protect your machine from short circuits, reverse polarity, over/under voltage, over current and over temperature, which ensures the temperature does not exceed the setting so as to protect your garment.

Other features include a replaceable fuse for additional protection against overheating and electric shorts, an operating temperature range of 0-450F and a time range of 0-999 seconds.

Features at a glance

Large 15-inch square heat plate.
Teflon coated heating plate.
LCD control board for digital setting adjustments.
Pressure adjustment knob for the pressing heating plate.
Patented temperature monitor chip.
Replaceable fuse for electric shorts and overheating protection.
Temperature range of 0-450F and time range of 0-999 seconds.
1400-watt power rating.

F2C 5 in 1 Professional Digital Transfer Heat Press Machine

F2Cs heat press machine is a very versatile product because it is a 5 in 1 combo. This means that it combines the functions of 5 different pressing elements, which include a T-shirt plate (12 15 inches), a hat/ cap press (6 3 inches curved), a mug press (3 3.5 inches diameter) and two plate presses (5 and 6-inch max diameter).

Basically, with this machine, you can heat press hats, mugs, plates and t-shirts, making it a very good product to consider for business purposes.

Construction wise, the unit has a durable structure that allows pressure to be evenly distributed across the plate when closed. This is made possible using a spring plate design, which maintains a flat top plate for even pressure application on all the parts of the t-shirt.

Additionally, the t-shirt plate has a non-stick surface that gives you a hassle-free press and is easy to clean. This coating is very convenient because it lets you adjust the pressing pressure or even heat without worrying about your garment sticking inside.

For the controls, a digital LED controller allows you to adjust the temperature and time settings and it has both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales for convenience and an audible alarm that comes alive when the timer comes to zero and the transfer is done.

Other features include a 360 rotating, professional swing-away design that slides the top plate sideways instead of upwards and an aluminum alloy cradle for use with the mug and cap elements.

Features at a glance

Versatile 5 in 1 combo (hats, mugs, two sizes of plates and t-shirts).
Durable construction with a spring plate design for even pressure application.
Nonstick t-shirt plate surface.
Digital LED controller with Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales.
360 rotating, professional swing-away design.
Comes with an aluminum alloy cradle for use with the mug and cap elements.

Fancierstudio 15 x 15 Power Heat Press Machine

Fancierstudios heat press machine is a single purpose t-shirt press that has a large 15-inch square heat press plate with a lift arm for raising or lowering the top plate. This design is ideal for space saving purposes and it includes a pressure control knob for adjusting the pressing pressure of this top plate.

The heat platen features a coated surface and comes with a Teflon sheet that ensures your t-shirts do not stick to the plates when heating.

For the base, a silicone-gel board is installed and it is glued down so as to provide a firm hold on your t-shirts as you lift or drop the heating platen.

Heat and time adjustments are done electronically and this ensures that settings are done with precision when setting up before the heat transfer. These controls give you a time range of 0-999 seconds and a temperature range of 0-699F, which is wide enough to work with all types of t-shirt fabrics.

You can also set the temperature in Celsius units and a Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart is included on the side of the machine to help you adjust to the units that you prefer using.

Features at a glance

Large 15 15-inch heat plate.
Pressure control knob for adjusting the pressing pressure of the heating platen.
Non-stick heat platen surface and comes with a Teflon sheet for additional protection.
Glued down silicone-gel baseboard.
Electronic heat and time controls.
Timer range of 0-999 seconds and temperature range of 0-699F.
Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart for quick referencing.
1800-watt power rating.

Mophorn 12 x 15 Inch 5 in 1 Heat Press Machine

This Mophorn 5 in 1 heat press machine is quite versatile because, as the name suggests, it can carry out 5 functions which include t-shirt pressing using its 12 x 15 Inch Teflon coated platen press, hat/ cap pressing using a 6 3-inch curved press, mug pressing using a 3 3.5-inch diameter press and two-size plate pressing using 5- and 6-inch max diameter presses.

In terms of control, a digital LED panel is featured in this machine, and it gives you the ability to set the temperature to any value between 0 and 500F and the timer to any value between 0 and 999 seconds.

Apart from this controller, a pressure adjustment knob is also built-in for giving you a full range of pressure adjustment settings for applying to the heat platen so as to press different types of garments with the required pressure.

Construction wise, the machine is made using lightweight aluminum and has a 360 swivel design, which means that the top plate slides sideways as opposed to up and down when loading the t-shirt in the press.

To ensure an even pressure is applied, a spring press plate distributes the weight and pressure over a wider surface so as to sit the top plate completely flat over the fabric for high quality finished transfers.

This spring press plate is pressed down using an ergonomically designed long arm handle, which has a rubberized and contoured handle that is very comfortable to hold and operate.

Other features include adjustable feet help in laying the machine over uneven surfaces so as to make the press more stable and aluminum alloy cradles for the mug and hat elements.

Features at a glance

5 in 1 combo (hats, mugs, two sizes of plates and t-shirts).
Digital LED control panel.
Timer range of 0-999 seconds and temperature range of 0-500F.
Pressure adjustment control knob.
Lightweight aluminum construction with a 360 swivel design.
Spring press plate for even pressure application.
Ergonomically designed long arm handle.
Adjustable feet.
900-watt power rating.

Transfer Crafts Heat Press Machine

Transfer Crafts t-shirt heat press is available in two sizes, which include a 9 12 inch and a 15-inch square heat platen press, with the large one being slightly expensive but ideal for small to large t-shirt transfers.

Well, the machine is not only meant for t-shirts. It can be used to transfer designs to bags, ceramic tiles, jigsaw puzzles and other flat surfaces such as plates.

Regardless of the size, this unit features a 360 swivel design, with the top plate sliding outwards instead of up and down. Once in position above the garment and bottom plate, an ergonomically designed arm with a contoured grip is built in for pressing down the top heat platen for the heat transfer.

Pressure from the top platen can be easily adjusted using a turn knob, while for temperature and timer settings, a digital controller, with an LCD screen for displaying the results and soft press buttons for doing the actual setting adjustments, is used.

These controls give you an operating range of 0 500F in temperature and 0 999 seconds in timer settings and after the press (when the timer gets to zero), an alarm is built in for alerting you that the process is complete.

Other features include a lightweight aluminum heat plate construction with Teflon coating to create a non-stick surface and a fully assembled kit that is ready to use straight out of the box.

Features at a glance

Available in 2 sizes.
360 swivel design.
Ergonomically designed arm for pushing down the heat platen.
Adjustable pressing pressure.
Digital controller with an LCD display and soft press buttons for time and temperature adjustments.
0 500F temperature range and 0 999-second timer range.
Alarm system for pressing completion alerts.
Lightweight aluminum heat plate with non-stick Teflon coating.
Comes fully assembled and ready to use straight out of the box.
1200-watt power rating.

TUSY 15 x 15 Inch Industrial Quality Digital Heat Press Machine

Tusys heat press machine is a top-rated product in this review and this is because it combines the industrial capabilities of such a machine with good looks by having a very sleek design.

In terms of industrial capabilities, the unit has a very strong and sturdy design, with strong arms that are more stable and have a rubberized grip for easy use.

It is also big in size, having a 15-inch square heat press that is wide enough for any t-shirt size, and features a pressure adjustment knob that gives you a full pressure range to set to. For this reason, it is recommended that you try different pressure settings before use so that you get the ideal one.

In terms of design, the machine has a compact black finish, with the control panel being located just above the arms hinges, which gives it a unique and simplistic look. This is also what contributes to its compact size because, in other machines, the panel is fixed at the side, occupying more space.

The control panel that is placed above the hinges features an LCD display with temperature and timer buttons that let you adjust these settings to any value between 0-482F in temperature range and 0-999 seconds in timer range as you view the changes on the screen.

Other features include a non-stick Teflon coated heat press and an anti-overheating safety feature that shuts off the machine when it overheats to prevent any damages.

Features at a glance

Strong and sturdy design.
Big 15-inch square heating press.
Digital controls with an LCD display and temperature plus timer selector buttons.
0 482F temperature range and 0 999-second timer range.
Non-stick Teflon coated heating surface.
Anti-overheating safety feature.
1400-watt power rating.

ePhotoinc 15 x 15 Inch Digital Heat Press Machine

ePhotoincs digital heat press machine features a flat press surface for t-shirts, comics, ceramic tiles and other flat items such as plates.

Structurally, the unit has a wide 15-inch square aluminum heat platen that is coated in Teflon, giving it a non-stick surface that is easy on the fabrics and also easy to clean. Despite having such a large size, it comes fully assembled and thus, it is ready to use straight out of the box.

The product also features a long ergonomic handle that makes it easy to press, a rubberized grip for non-slip handling and a pressure adjustment knob for increasing or reducing the pressing force depending on the garment that you are working on.

Adjustments are done through a digital time and temperature display controller, with the capability to set to a temperature range of 0-500F, which gives you a wide array of options for different t-shirt requirements, and a time range of 0-999 seconds.

Other features include a bottom silicon pad that can withstand temperatures of up to 500F without any distortion and an alarm signal that goes off when the transfer is done.

Features at a glance

Wide 15-inch square aluminum heat platen.
Non-stick Teflon coated platen that is easy to clean and easy on the clothes.
Long ergonomic arm with a rubberized grip.
Digital time and temperature controller.
0 500F temperature range and 0 999-second timer range.
An alarm signal for transfer completion alerts.
1500-watt power rating.

Mophorn 15 x 15 Inch 5 in 1 Heat Press Machine

As compared to the other Mophorn heat press machine reviewed above, this one features a larger 15-inch square heat press, making it ideal for pressing designs into larger t-shirts and other large fabrics.

Apart from this heat press, the unit also features a hat/ cap press (6 x 3 inch curved), a mug press (3-3.5 diameter) and two plate presses (5 and 6-inch max diameter). This makes it pretty diverse and therefore, a very good option to consider for business.

In terms of design, a swing out (360) mechanism is used to open up the top heating platen from the bottom plate, and this design helps to direct all the pressure straight down to your fabric so as to apply even pressure across the entire panel.

To assist with this, a spring press plate design is also incorporated into the arm mechanism, which is ideal for distributing the applied pressure over a wide area for the best graphic-transfer results to your garments.

For the other elements, compact and lightweight detached cradles are used, and are made using an aluminum alloy for durability purposes.

Other features include a full range pressure adjustment knob and a digital LED controller that is accurate to +-1C, with a range of 0-500F in temperature and 0-999 seconds in timer control.

Features at a glance

5 in 1 pressing machine.
360 swivel design.
Spring plate design for even pressure application.
Lightweight and compact detached cradles for the mug and other elements.
Full range pressure adjustment knob.
Digital LED controller that is accurate to within +-1C.
1050-watt power rating.

Consider Before Buying the Best Heat Press Machine

Before buying a heat press machine, there are a couple of things that you need to look at. These are:

Plate size

This feature is important to consider because the plate ultimately determines the garment or flat object size that you can customize, as well as the size of design that you can heat press.

Most machines feature a large 15-inch square pressing plate, which is an ideal size for almost all t-shirt sizes, be they small or large.

However, there are some units that feature smaller plates such as 12 15 or even much smaller ones at 9 12 inches in size. Such machines limit the size of t-shirts and designs that you can work with and as such, should only be considered if you are on a tight budget.

Some may argue that you should buy the appropriate size that suits your printing requirements but having a large heat press size wont hurt unless you do not have enough space for it.

Additional features

Apart from the flat heat press plate, some of these products come with presses for other items such as cups, plates, and hats, making them more versatile.

Even though they may cost more, such machines are definitely better to buy, especially for business purposes because they expand the scope of products that you can customize and sell.

Temperature range

In order to print your designs to certain fabrics or materials, you may require very high temperatures and for this reason, you should look at the maximum temperature that the heat press machine can reach and determine if your magic number is covered within the range.

Safety features

Since it is an electronic device, safety features would come in very handy in case of short-circuiting, over or under voltage, reverse polarity and the like. Therefore, you should look for features such as temperature monitoring chips and fuses when shopping for your machine.

Without at least one safety feature, you might be looking at a very short lifespan and the machine might not have served its full purpose or even paid back itself before requiring repairs.

Power rating

A cheaper to run machine is always better than an expensive one and an important thing that you should check if you want reduced expenses for your business is the power rating. The higher the power rating, the more the energy that the unit consumes and thus, you should expect higher power bills.

If you want to save some cash, no matter how small the saving might be, buy a machine that has the lowest power rating.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is quite a lot about these machines that you probably did not know about. However, after going through this review, you should be in a better position to pick the best heat press machine that suits your needs.