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Finding the Perfect Fit: HEATWARE™ Size Guide

HEATWARE™ is the heat press brand of AM.CO.ZA (Advanced Machinery). In March 2024 heatware.co.za published a size guide with the right headings but no sizes filled in; every size line read "[Insert dimensions here]". On 2026-10-20 this page was deepened with the real working areas, widths, power and listed sizes of all 40 Heatware heat press machines in the current product data, so the guide now answers the question it asks. The original post is kept word for word at the bottom.

This page has no prices and no stock levels. For a price open the product page, and for stock use only the live stock data.

Quick answer: which size do I need?

A rule of thumb: pick a flat plate a little bigger than your largest regular transfer. A design that only just fits leaves no margin for placement, and the edges of a heat plate are slightly cooler than the middle.

1. Flat heat presses (single and twin station)

These presses heat one flat plate. "Clamshell" presses open like a book and need less space behind them. "Swing-away" presses lift and swing the hot plate to the side, which keeps your hands clear and suits thicker items. Twin-station presses slide one heated head between two lower plates and are pressed by compressed air.

Press Working area Power and heat Good for Listed size and weight
H-PRESS/P0 Leaf-shaped handheld plate, up to 60 × 100 mm 300 W, up to 250°C Labels, small logos, touch-ups on garments 21.5×17.5×12 cm, 2.5 kg
H-HOBBY/3D 180 × 205 mm flat pad plus silicone vacuum chamber 800 W, up to 220°C Phone cases, stone, aluminium and crystal plates, mugs up to 90 mm across 41×38×36 cm, 12 kg
H-PRESS/P1 Round handheld plate, up to 300 × 250 mm 1,000 W, up to 250°C Hobby T-shirts and bags, items too bulky for a clamshell 37×32×24 cm, 5 kg
H-PRESS/2938 290 × 380 mm 930 W, up to 205°C, automatic press Hobby and small-shop T-shirts, A4-size transfers 58×48×27 cm, 16.5 kg
H-HOBBY/3838C 380 × 380 mm clamshell 1,200 W, up to 205°C Hobby T-shirts, tote bags, coasters and A3-size transfers that fit a square 60×70×36 cm, 17 kg
H-PRESS/3838C 380 × 380 mm clamshell 1,400 W Everyday T-shirt and apparel work in a small shop 67×46×45 cm, 21.5 kg
H-PRESS/3838 380 × 380 mm swing-away 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C Thicker items (the head swings clear), and it takes the Multitalent attachments 46×46×60 cm, 21 kg
H-PRESS/4050 400 × 500 mm clamshell with sliding base 1,400 W Adult T-shirt fronts and backs, DTF transfers, small batches 80×52×50 cm, 29 kg
H-PRESS/4060 400 × 600 mm swing-away, heavy duty 1,800 W, up to 400°C (default 270°C) Full-front shirt prints, aprons, larger DTF sheets 76×64×50 cm, 52 kg
H-PRESS/4060D Two 400 × 600 mm stations, air-lifting 3,000 W, up to 400°C, needs 6+ bar compressed air Production runs: load one station while the other presses 95×120×83 cm, 197.5 kg
H-PRESS/6080D Two 600 × 800 mm stations, air-lifting 4,800 W Large garments, flags, sports kit panels and big transfers in production 181×92×80 cm, 274.5 kg

2. Roller heat presses

Roller presses feed sublimation paper and fabric through a heated drum, so the job length is limited by the roll, not the press. The width is the widest material that fits. Electric rollers heat faster; oil-heated drums take longer to heat but spread the heat more evenly for production work. The 1,620 mm and 1,700 mm presses come with a work table, but the 10 mm tempered glass top for that table is not included (1,760 × 800 mm for the 1,620 mm presses, 1,690 × 1,050 mm for the 1,700 mm presses), so plan to source it locally. The 1,700 mm and 3,200 mm presses also need compressed air for automatic blanket centring.

Press Width Power and heating Good for Listed size and weight
H-ROLLER/300/E4 300 mm wide drum (⌀210 mm) 4 kW, 220 V electric, up to 260°C Lanyards, ribbons and other narrow continuous rolls not listed
H-ROLLER/1600/E6 1,620 mm wide, 220 mm roller, material up to 8 mm thick 6.4 kW, 220 V single phase electric, about 35 minutes to heat Sublimation fabric by the metre, 2 feed and 2 take-up rollers 226×67×134 cm, 272.5 kg
H-ROLLER/1600/E6P 1,620 mm wide, 220 mm roller, material up to 8 mm thick 6.4 kW, 220 V single phase electric Same press as above, listed with 3 feed and take-up rollers 222×68×122 cm, 272.5 kg
H-ROLLER/1700/OIL9 1,700 mm wide, material up to 10 mm thick 9 kW (up to 12 kW) 220 V, oil-heated drum, about 50 minutes to heat Even-heat production sublimation of wide fabric 230×150×135 cm, 978 kg
H-ROLLER/1700/OIL12 1,700 mm wide, material up to 10 mm thick 12 kW 380 V three phase, oil-heated drum The same 1,700 mm press for three-phase factories 230×150×135 cm, 978 kg
H-ROLLER/3200/OIL35 3,200 mm wide, 420 mm oil-heated drum 35 kW 380 V, needs 4 to 8 bar compressed air Extra-wide fabric, flags and soft signage in volume 425×129×175 cm, 3450 kg
H-ROLLER/3200/OIL58 3,200 mm wide, 420 mm open oil-heated drum 58 kW 380 V, needs 4 to 8 bar compressed air The highest-output roller press in the range 470×183×172 cm, 3800 kg

3. Mug, tumbler, cap and pen presses

Shaped items need a heating pad that wraps around them. The mug and tumbler sizes below are what each press holds; a standard sublimation mug is 320 ml (11 oz).

Press What it takes Power and heat Listed size and weight
H-HOBBY/MUG One standard 320 ml mug 320 W, up to 210°C 23×22×26 cm, 2.5 kg
H-HOBBY/MUG/AUTO One standard 320 ml mug, clamps automatically 280 W, up to 200°C 35×23×22 cm, 3.5 kg
H-PRESS/MUG One 320 ml cylinder mug 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C 39×38×33 cm, 6 kg
H-PRESS/MUG5 Five mug holders, five mugs per press see product page 88×43×31 cm, 26 kg
H-HOBBY/TUMBLER Tumblers up to ⌀85 mm and 270 mm long 620 W, up to 210°C 36×24×28 cm, 5 kg
H-PRESS/TUMBLER 27 cm skinny tumblers, or two standard 320 ml mugs per press see product page 48×41×31 cm, 9 kg
H-PRESS/MUG/ALL Automatic, tumblers up to ⌀85 mm and 270 mm long, plus other mug and cup sizes see product page 35×29×23 cm, 5 kg
H-HOBBY/CAP Caps, with 70, 75 and 100 mm press pads 310 W, up to 205°C 41×21×41 cm, 8.5 kg
H-PRESS/CAP4 Caps, hats and beanies, four interchangeable pad sizes see product page 67×56×33 cm, 17.5 kg
H-PRESS/PEN Six pens per press see product page 50×37×47 cm, 9 kg

4. Multi-function presses (Multitalent and Hobby combos)

These combine one flat press with swap-in attachments on a single controller. The model number tells you the flat plate: models without an E have a 290 × 380 mm plate, and the E models have the extended 380 × 380 mm plate. The number tells you how many attachments come in the box. All MT models are listed at 1,400 W with 93 to 232°C control and a 1 to 999 second timer. The H-PRESS/3838 swing-away press also accepts the Multitalent mug, plate, cap and shoe attachments.

Press Flat plate Attachments Power and heat
H-HOBBY/P5 250 × 300 mm Portable 5-in-1: mug, cap and 20 cm and 25 cm plates 1,000 W, up to 200°C
H-HOBBY/M5 290 × 380 mm 5-in-1: mug, cap and 20 cm and 25 cm plates 850 W, up to 205°C
H-PRESS/MT5 290 × 380 mm Mug, two plate and cap attachments 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT5E 380 × 380 mm Mug, two plate and cap attachments 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT6 290 × 380 mm Two mug, two plate and cap attachments 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT6E 380 × 380 mm Two mug, two plate and cap attachments 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT8 290 × 380 mm All seven 3D shape presses (mugs, plates, cups, caps) 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT8E 380 × 380 mm All seven 3D shape presses 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT9 290 × 380 mm All 3D shape presses plus a shoe press 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT9E 380 × 380 mm All 3D shape presses plus a shoe press 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT10 290 × 380 mm All 3D shape presses plus shoe and pen presses 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C
H-PRESS/MT10E 380 × 380 mm All 3D shape presses plus shoe and pen presses 1,400 W, 93 to 232°C

5. Control panels

The original guide split control panels into compact, standard and advanced. In practice every Heatware press ships with its own controller, so you do not choose a panel size separately. What differs is the range:

Replacement controllers are sold separately for repairs, for example the Heatware control units H-CONTROL, H-CONTROL/2 and H-CONTROL/4 for the cap press.

6. Workspace and power

7. Manuals and further reading

FAQ

Is 380 × 380 mm big enough for adult T-shirts? For most chest and back prints, yes. For full-front prints on large shirts or long DTF sheets, a 400 × 500 mm or 400 × 600 mm press gives more room.

What is the difference between MT8 and MT8E? Only the flat plate: 290 × 380 mm on the MT8 and 380 × 380 mm on the MT8E. Both come with all seven 3D shape attachments.

Can a flat press do mugs? Not on its own. Use a mug or tumbler press, or a Multitalent combo, which adds a mug attachment to the same controller.

Do I need a roller press for sublimation? Only for fabric by the metre, sportswear panels in volume, flags or lanyards. For single garments a flat press is enough.

Does the roller press come with the glass work surface? No. The 1,620 mm and 1,700 mm presses include the work table, but the 10 mm tempered glass top must be bought locally.

Original post (heatware.co.za, 2024-03-28)

The text below is the original post as published, kept unchanged apart from tagging Buythis links. Its "[Insert dimensions here]" lines were never filled in on the website; use the tables above for the real sizes.

Source: https://heatware.co.za/heat-press-size-guide

Before buying a Heat Press, it is essential to consider the type and sizes of jobs you will be doing. At HEATWARE™, we have put together a comprehensive size guide that empowers you to make informed decisions, ensuring that the equipment you select aligns perfectly with your specific requirements. Explore the dimensions and capacities to find the ideal fit for your creative endeavours!

  1. Heat Press Machines:

a. Compact Press:

b. Standard Press:

c. Large-Format Press:

  1. Heat Rollers:

a. Compact Roller:

b. Standard Roller:

c. Wide-Format Roller:

  1. Digital Control Panel:

a. Compact Control Panel:

b. Standard Control Panel:

c. Advanced Control Panel:

  1. Consider Your Workspace:
  1. Application-Specific Considerations:

Make an Informed Decision

In conclusion, this HEATWARE™ Size Guide empowers you to make precise and informed decisions when selecting the right equipment for your heat press and roller needs. By considering the dimensions, capacities, and features, you can ensure that your HEATWARE™ products seamlessly integrate into your workspace, enabling you to achieve optimal results in your creative endeavours.