Heat Presses
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- published: 2022-08-18 19:21:09
- modified: 2026-06-23 15:32:10
Links on the live page
The live page is a set of tiles that link to the heat press categories:
- Heat Press Videos
- Single-Function Heat Presses
- Multi-Function Heat Presses
- Roll-to-Roll Heat Press Roller
- Heat Press Consumables
- Heat Press Accessories
- Heat Press Spare Parts
What this page is
buythis.co.za/heat-presses is the heat press section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is only a heading, a link to heat press videos and tiles to single-function, multi-function and roll-to-roll heat presses, heat press consumables, accessories and spare parts. This knowledge base page explains the kinds of heat press and lists the main Heatware machines on Buythis with their current prices, plus the consumables and add-ons most buyers need (52 products in total).
How a heat press works
A heat press uses a heated platen, pad or drum to hold a transfer against the item at a set temperature, pressure and time. The same machine works with several transfer methods:
- Sublimation. The design is printed with sublimation ink on sublimation paper. Heat turns the ink into a gas that bonds with polyester fabric or polymer-coated blanks such as mugs, mouse pads and plates. It suits white or light polyester.
- Heat transfer vinyl. Vinyl cut on a vinyl cutter is pressed onto cotton or polyester. It suits names, numbers and simple logos.
- DTF transfers. A design printed on DTF film and coated with powder adhesive is pressed onto almost any fabric, including dark cotton.
- Heat transfer paper. Inkjet or laser printable paper for light or dark cotton, for short runs.
The press shape has to match the item. Flat platens press shirts, bags and panels. Curved pads press mugs, tumblers, caps, plates and pens. A roller press feeds long rolls of fabric through a heated drum for sublimation production.
Flat heat presses
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
H-HOBBY/3838C (KB) |
Hobby clamshell flat press, 380x380mm | Heatware Hobby 1200W 380x380mm Clamshell Flat Press Heat Press Machine, max 205°C, 220V, F3802 | R 3 220.00 |
H-PRESS/2938 (KB) |
Hobby automated flat T-shirt press, 290x380mm | Heatware Hobby Automated Heat Press 930W 290×380mm Flat T-Shirt Heat Press, Autopress max 205°C, 220V, F380 | R 3 312.00 |
H-PRESS/3838C (KB) |
Clamshell flat press, 380x380mm | Heatware 380x380mm Clamshell Flat Press Heat Press | R 2 760.00 |
H-PRESS/3838 (KB) |
Swing-away flat press, 380x380mm | Heatware 380x380 Swing-Away Flat Press Heat Press | R 3 036.00 |
H-PRESS/4050 (KB) |
Clamshell flat press with sliding base, 400x500mm | Heatware 1400W 400×500mm Clamshell Flat T-Shirt Heat Press with Sliding Base, 220V, ST4050 | R 7 820.00 |
H-PRESS/4060 (KB) |
Swing-away flat press, 400x600mm | Heatware 400x600 Swing-Away Flat Press Heat Press | R 11 040.00 |
H-PRESS/4060D (KB) |
Twin-station air-lifting flat press, 400x600mm | Heatware Twin-Station Air-Lifting 400x600 Flat Press Heat Press Machine in Crate Box with Crosshair Alignment Lasers, 3000W | R 15 640.00 |
H-PRESS/6080D (KB) |
Twin-station air-lifting flat press, 600x800mm | Heatware Twin-Station Air-Lifting 600x800 Flat Press Heat Press Machine in Crate Box with Crosshair Alignment Lasers, 4800W | R 30 360.00 |
Clamshell presses open like a book and take the least space. Swing-away presses move the top platen to the side so it is never over your hands and the item can be laid out flat. Twin-station air-lifting presses have two bases, so one item is loaded while the other is pressed, and need a compressed air supply.
Multi-function heat presses
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
H-HOBBY/M5 (KB) |
Hobby 5 in 1 combo | Heatware Hobby 5 in 1 Heat Press Combo with 850W 290×380mm Flat Press, 320ml Standard Mug Press, Cap Press and Heat Resistant Sponge for Press 25cm & 20cm Plates, max 205°C, 220V, F910 | R 2 852.00 |
H-HOBBY/P5 (KB) |
Hobby portable 5 in 1 combo | Heatware Hobby 5 in 1 Portable Heat Press Combo with 1000W 250×300mm Flat Press, 320ml Standard Mug Press, Cap Press and Heat Resistant Sponge for Press 25cm & 20cm Plates, max 200°C, 220V, P1210 | R 3 312.00 |
H-HOBBY/3D (KB) |
Hobby 3D press with dual heating plates | Heatware Hobby 3D 800W Dual Heating Plates Multifunction Heat Press with 180×205mm Heating Pad and Silicone Vacuum Chamber for 3D Press, max 220°C, 220V, PD2800 | R 5 428.00 |
H-PRESS/MT5 (KB) |
Multitalent MT5, flat, mug, plates, cap | Heatware MT5 Heat Press, with Flat, Mugs, Plates(2), Cap Press | R 3 588.00 |
H-PRESS/MT5E (KB) |
MT5 with extended flat | Heatware MT5E Heat Press, with Extended Flat, Mugs, Plates(2), Cap Press | R 4 048.00 |
H-PRESS/MT6 (KB) |
Multitalent MT6, flat, two mugs, plates, cap | Heatware MT6 Heat Press, with Flat, Mugs(2), Plates(2), Cap Press | R 5 060.00 |
H-PRESS/MT6E (KB) |
MT6 with 380x380mm flat | Heatware MT6E 1400W Heat Press Multitalent, 380x380mm Flat Press, Two Mugs Presses, Two Plate Presses & Cap Press Attachments | R 4 655.20 |
H-PRESS/MT8 (KB) |
Multitalent MT8, flat and all 7 3D shape presses | Heatware MT8 Heat Press, with Flat and All 7 3D Shape Press | R 4 600.00 |
H-PRESS/MT8E (KB) |
MT8 with extended flat | Heatware MT8E Heat Press, with Extended Flat and All 7 3D Shape Press | R 4 968.00 |
H-PRESS/MT9 (KB) |
Multitalent MT9, adds shoe press | Heatware MT9 1400W Heat Press Multitalent, 290x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | R 5 786.80 |
H-PRESS/MT9E (KB) |
MT9 with 380x380mm flat | Heatware MT9E 1400W Heat Press Multitalent, 380x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | R 6 154.80 |
H-PRESS/MT10 (KB) |
Multitalent MT10, adds pen press | Heatware MT10 1400W Heat Press Multitalent, 290x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press, Pen Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | R 6 633.20 |
H-PRESS/MT10E (KB) |
MT10 with 380x380mm flat | Heatware MT10E 1400W Heat Press Multitalent, 380x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press, Pen Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | R 7 001.20 |
A multi-function press has one heat and timer control unit and swappable attachments: a flat platen, mug pads, plate pads, a cap pad, and on the bigger sets 3D shape pads, a shoe platen and a pen pad. The E versions have a larger flat platen. They suit a small business that brands many kinds of gift item.
Mug, tumbler, cap, pen and handheld presses
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
H-HOBBY/MUG (KB) |
Hobby portable mug press | Heatware Hobby 320W Portable Mug Heat Press with Standard 320ml Mug Holder, max 210°C, 220V, F110 | R 892.40 |
H-HOBBY/MUG/AUTO (KB) |
Hobby automatic mug press | Heatware Hobby 280W Automatic Mug Heat Press with Standard 320ml Mug Holder, Autopress max 200°C, 220V, PD150 | R 1 564.00 |
H-PRESS/MUG (KB) |
Mug press, single 320ml holder | Heatware Mug Press Machine with Single 320ml Cylinder Mug Placement Holder | R 1 012.00 |
H-PRESS/MUG5 (KB) |
Mug press with 5 mug holders | Heatware Mug Press Machine with 5 Mug Placement Holders | R 5 060.00 |
H-PRESS/MUG/ALL (KB) |
Automatic tumbler press | Automatic Tumblers Heat Press Up to Φ85mm, 270mm Length (Occasionally Mug Press for All Size Mugs and Cups too) F300 | R 2 116.00 |
H-HOBBY/TUMBLER (KB) |
Hobby portable tumbler press | Heatware Hobby 620W Portable Tumbler Heat Press with ⌀85mm, 270mm Tumbler Press Holder, max 210°C, 220V, F320 | R 1 932.00 |
H-PRESS/TUMBLER (KB) |
Skinny tumbler press, 27cm | Heatware 27cm Tumbler Press for Skinny Tumbler Mug Sublimation Heat Press Machine (Occasionally Press Standard 320ml Mugs, 2 Mugs Per Press too) F270 | R 2 484.00 |
H-HOBBY/CAP (KB) |
Hobby cap press | Heatware Hobby 310W Cap Heat Press with Cap Stretcher and 70mm/75mm/100mm Press Pad, max 205°C, 220V, F136 | R 2 576.00 |
H-PRESS/CAP4 (KB) |
Advanced cap press with 4 pads | Heatware Advanced Cap Press with 4 Different Interchangeable Sized Pad for Caps, Hats & Beanies Heat Press | R 4 140.00 |
H-PRESS/PEN (KB) |
Pen press, 6 slots | Heatware Pen Press Machine with 6 Pen Placement Slots | R 3 588.00 |
H-PRESS/P0 (KB) |
Hobby handheld mini press | Heatware Hobby 300W Portable Handheld Mini High Frequency Suspension Heat Press | R 671.60 |
H-PRESS/P1 (KB) |
Hobby handheld press, 300x250mm | Heatware Hobby High Frequency Suspension Heat Press, Portable Handheld 300×250mm | R 2 484.00 |
These dedicated presses do one job faster than a multi-function attachment. Handheld presses suit items that do not fit under a platen, such as finished bags or large panels.
Roller heat presses
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
H-ROLLER/300/E4 (KB) |
300mm roller press, electric | 300mm Roller Heat Press (Drum ⌀210mm), 4kW 220V Electric Heating in Crate Box, max 260°C Suitable for Lanyard, Ribbon Heat Sublimation Transfer | R 101 200.00 |
H-ROLLER/1600/E6 (KB) |
1620mm roller press, electric, 2 rollers | 1620mm Roller Heat Press (2x), 6.4kW 220V Electric Heating 2x Feeding & Take-up Rollers with Worktable (No Glass, 1760×800×10mm) in Crate Box, 32A 6mm² Cable Needed (Not Include) Suggest 32A Plug on 40A Breaker | R 63 480.00 |
H-ROLLER/1600/E6P (KB) |
1620mm roller press, electric, 3 rollers | 1620mm Roller Heat Press (3x), 6.4kW 220V Electric Heating 3x Feeding & Take-up Rollers with Worktable (No Glass, 1760×800×10mm) in Crate Box, 32A 6mm² Cable Needed (Not Include) Suggest 32A Plug on 40A Breaker | R 73 600.00 |
H-ROLLER/1700/OIL9 (KB) |
1700mm roller press, oil heated, 220V | 1700mm Roller Heat Press, 9kW 220V 220mm Open-Drum Oil Heating Heat Press Machine (No Glass, 1690×1050×10mm) in Crate Box, 41A 10mm² Cable Needed (Not Include) Suggest 63A Plug and Breaker | R 119 600.00 |
H-ROLLER/1700/OIL12 (KB) |
1700mm roller press, oil heated, 380V | 1700mm Roller Heat Press, 12kW 380V 220mm Open-Drum Oil Heating Heat Press Machine (No Glass, 1690×1050×10mm) in Crate Box, 32A 4mm² Cable Needed (Not Included) Suggest 32A Plug and Breaker | R 110 400.00 |
H-ROLLER/3200/OIL35 (KB) |
3200mm roller press, oil heated | 3200mm Roller Heat Press, 35kW 380V 420mm Drum Oil Heating Heat Press Machine (No Glass, 1645×780×10mm ×2) in Crate Box, 61A 16mm² Cable Needed (Not Include) Suggest 63A Plug and Breaker, 4-8 Bar Compressed Air Needed, ZS-BB | R 515 200.00 |
H-ROLLER/3200/OIL58 (KB) |
3200mm roller press, oil heated, open drum | 3200mm Roller Heat Press, 58kW 380V 420mm Open-Drum Oil Heating Heat Press Machine (No Glass, 1597×2510×10mm ×2) in Crate Box, 110A 35mm² Cable Needed (Not Include) Suggest 125A Plug and Breaker, 4-8 Bar Compressed Air Needed | R 524 400.00 |
Roller heat presses sublimate fabric from the roll for sportswear, flags and printed textiles, together with a wide format sublimation printer. Electric models heat the drum with elements, while oil heated models heat oil inside the drum for an even temperature across the width. The widest 3200mm models run on 380V three phase power.
Consumables and add-ons
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
H-PAPER/A4 (KB) |
Sublimation paper, A4 | Heatware A4 100g Sublimation Paper for Hard Surface and Poly-Fabric 100 Sheets | R 101.20 |
H-PAPER/A3 (KB) |
Sublimation paper, A3 | Heatware A3 100g Sublimation Paper for Hard Surface and Poly-Fabric 100 Sheets | R 174.80 |
H-PAPER/ROLL/1600 (KB) |
Sublimation paper roll for roller presses | Heatware 1600mm x 100M 120g Sublimation Paper Roll for Poly-Fabric Sublimation Printing, Shipping from 3 | R 1 840.00 |
H-INK/COMBO/100 (KB) |
Sublimation ink, CMYK set | 100ml 4 Bottle of CMYK Dye Sublimation Ink Each Combo Pack for Office/Home Inject Piezoelectric Printer | R 339.25 |
H-PRESS/MUG/36 (KB) |
Blank sublimation mugs | Box of 36 Sublimation Blank Mugs, 11oz/320ml Standard Size Mugs (No shipping) | R 552.00 |
H-FABRIC/4060 (KB) |
Teflon sheet | 400×600mm with Wire Sleeve Non-Stick Teflon PTFE Coated Fibreglass Fabric Cloth for 4060 Heat Press Station | R 165.60 |
H-MAT/4060 (KB) |
Silicone foam mat | 4060 High-Density Silicone Rubber Foam Mat, 400×600mm Size and 8mm Thickness (Brown) | R 450.80 |
H-TAPE/THERMAL/8 (KB) |
Heat resistant tape | 10 Rolls of 8mm Silicone Based Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes (Blue, No Residue) | R 138.00 |
H-PRESS/SHOE (KB) |
Shoe platen attachment | Heatware Heat Press Sneakers, Shoes Platen Heat Press Attachment | R 1 493.85 |
H-PRESS/CUP (KB) |
Cup press stand | Heatware Heat Press Cup and Mug Press and Lock Stand | R 607.20 |
H-CONTROL/2 (KB) |
Replacement control unit | Heatware Heat Press Control Unit with Temperature & Timer Controller | R 1 288.00 |
H-1600/BLANKET (KB) |
Roller press blanket | 1600mm Wide Blanket, Seamless Nomex Felt Heat Resistant Blanket for Roll-to-Roll Heat Transfer Machine, ~1420mm Length 5mm Thickness | R 14 948.85 |
The full ranges are on the heat press consumables, heat press accessories and heat press spare parts pages.
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from slightly older dump entries (2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19). Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
How to choose
- Start with what you will press. Shirts and bags need a flat press. Mugs, caps, tumblers and pens need curved pads, either on a multi-function press or a dedicated press.
- Match the platen size to your biggest print. A 380x380mm platen covers most adult shirt fronts. Choose 400x500mm, 400x600mm or 600x800mm for larger prints, panels and full fronts.
- Think about volume. Hobby models suit home use and small orders. Twin-station presses double the output for production work, and a roller press is for printing fabric by the roll.
- Check the power supply. Most presses run on 220V. Twin-station air-lifting presses also need compressed air, and the large oil heated roller presses need 380V.
- Budget for consumables. Sublimation paper and ink, Teflon sheets, heat tape and blanks are used up with every job.
Videos
The live page links to a search for heat press videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel. Videos about the heat press range:
- How Things Work: Heat Press Machinery (2026-08-31)
- Comprehensive Heat Press Machines Range from AM.CO.ZA, from Handheld to Multi-Station Heat Presses (2023-09-27)
- Start a Business with Heat Press Machines, All Kinds of Heat Press & Sublimation Machines Explained (2021-02-20)
- Heatware 1800W 400x600mm Swing Away Heavy Duty Flat Press Heat Press Machine, for T-Shirt Printing (2018-08-14)
- H-PRESS/6080D Heatware Twin-Station Air-Lifting Flat Press heating and pressing (2026-09-28)
- 6040D Twin Station Heat Press Installation and Operation (2026-10-04)
- Double Station Heat Press Setup and Training (2026-08-24)
- Heatware Multifunction Heat Press Combo with 9 Attachments for Sublimation Heat Press Application (2018-07-28)
- #SortIT Difference Between Heat Press Combo Extended Version and Standard, How Cap Press Works (2021-02-05)
- Install Shoe Press (H-PRESS/SHOE) on Heatware Multifunction Heat Press Range (2026-05-07)
- Standalone Mug Heat Press Machine Usage Guide, Temperature and Pressure Settings, Function Review (2023-05-14)
- Controller for New Advanced Cap Press and Other Presses! (2023-08-25)
- Handheld Portable Heat Press Sublimation Printing Machine Reviewed by The Cape Town Guy Full Video (2021-03-26)
- Roller Heat Press Review and Heatware 220V 1620mm Roller Heat Press Basic Functions Walkthrough (2022-09-26)
- H-ROLLER/1700/OIL9: 1700mm Roller Heat Press, 9kW 220V 220mm Open-Drum Oil Heating Heat Press Machine training (2026-10-15)
Related pages in this knowledge base
- Heat Presses Single-Function
- Heat Presses Multi-Function
- Roll-to-Roll Heat Presses
- Heat Press Consumables
- Heat Press Spare Parts
- Roller Heat-press Components
- Inks Sublimation
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- Heat Press Buying Guide
- Heatware Heat Press Machines
- Industrial Heat Press Machines
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- Heatware Multitalent Heat Press with Flat Heating Press and 3D Shape Presses Arrived
- 220V 9kW Oil Heating Roller Heat Press Tested on 7 Meters Long Banner Sublimation Pressing
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