Hotronix® · The MAXX® · Mighty Press® Heat Presses

To the uninitiated, the Stahls' name may not be as well known as some of their more heavily advertised competitors. However, among long-time professionals they are very well known, especially with their renowned Hotronix® line of presses.

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Hotronix® Auto Opening Clamshell Heat Presses
16x20, 16x16, 11x15
Note - All 3 sizes are listed together because the specs are the same.

Mfg Specs

• Magnetic auto-opening
• Original innovator of auto-opening manual presses.
• Magnetic assist lock-down
• Pressure sensor readout
• Fully digital time and temp controls
• Time resets when the press auto-opens
• Upper platen floats for consistently even pressure
• Cast-in tubular heating element, to ensure there are no “cold spots”
• Accepts items up to 1” thick
• Leveraged handle for very easy closing
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Three optional lower platens available (6x10, 8x10, 7" round)
• Platinum RTD heat sensor in the center of the press, for accuracy
• 3/16” HRPO laser quality steel framework
• One year parts warranty
• Two years on the electronics
• Five years on castings and welds
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® Hoover press 16x20

Mfg Specs

• Magnetic auto-opening
• Original innovator of auto-opening manual presses.
• Magnetic assist lock-down
• Digital Time, Temperature and Pressure Displays
• New Twin Timer™ feature for programming two independent time settings.
• Time resets when the press auto-opens
• Upper platen floats for consistently even pressure
• Cast-in tubular heating element, to ensure there are no “cold spots”
• Accepts items up to 3/4” thick
• Leveraged handle for very easy closing
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Optional (and smaller) lower tables for maximum press utilization
• Platinum RTD heat sensor in the center of the press, for accuracy
• 3/16” HRPO laser quality steel framework
• One year parts warranty
• Two years on the electronics
• Five years on castings and welds
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® Swinger 16x20 Heat Press

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• Internal CAM mechanical design makes opening and closing, “child’s play”
• Built-in tension sensor provides PSI approximation, when setting pressure
• Fully digital time and temperature controls
• Convenient, large keypad for setting heat press controls
• Accepts items up to 2” thick
• Programmable time, temperature and pressure settings
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Separate open/close handle
• Embedded platinum RTD heat sensor, for accuracy
• Auto reset timer and LCD readout
• Three optional lower platens available (6x10, 8x10, 7" round)
• One year parts & labor warranty
• Two years on the electronics
• Five years on castings and welds
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block
• Press size 30”L x 20”W x 18”

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Hotronix® Draw 16x20 Heat Press

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• Internal CAM mechanical design makes opening and closing, “child’s play”
• Built-in pressure sensor provides PSI approximation, when setting pressure
• Fully digital time and temperature controls
• Convenient, large keypad for setting heat press controls
• Accepts items up to 2” thick
• Lower platen pull table (with handle) for maximum space savings, while keeping heat away from your face and hands.
• Three optional lower platens available (6x10, 8x10, 7" round)
• Platinum RTD heat sensor in the center of the press, for accuracy
• Programmable time, temperature and pressure settings
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Auto reset timer and LCD readout
• One year parts warranty
• Two years on the electronics
• Five years on castings and welds
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block
• Press size 30”L x 20”W x 18”

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The MAXX® Digital Clamshell heat presses 16x20, 15x15, 11x15
Note - All MAXX heat presses have the same specs, except for size

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• Precise digital time and temp display
• Temperature range: 200° - 430° F
• Time range: 1 – 999 seconds
• Upper platen floats to help compensate for uneven product thickness
• Accepts items up to 7/8” thick (15x15 & 11x15), ½” (16x20)
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Wide, shovel handle design
• Over-the-center pressure adjustment design allows for “three-finger” closing
• Smooth, gas shock assisted opening
• Three optional lower platens available (6x10, 8x10, 7" round)
• One year parts warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Mighty Press® 16x20 & 15x15 - Clamshell Heat Press
Note - Both heat presses have the same specs

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• Automatic, built-in timer
• Dial temperature w/temperature gauge
• Upper platen floats to eliminate torque
• More heating element per square inch
• More power than the Mighty Press “Porta” or “Lite”, listed below
• Over-the-center pressure adjustment
• Accepts items up to 1” thick
• Press size 27”L x 16”W x 14”H
• One year parts warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® Cap – Auto-opening
Other Cap presses Digital - Analog

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• 90° opening for easy cap placement
• Auto open
• 3.5 x 6 Standard lower platen
• 5 additional, optional lower platens
• Easy change feature, when switching platens
• Platinum RDT heat sensor
• Fully digital time and temperature
• Press size 20”L x 9”W x 18”H
• One year parts warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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The MAXX® Digital Cap Press
Other Cap presses Auto Opening - Analog

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• 90° opening for easy cap placement
• 3.5 x 6 Standard lower platen
• 5 additional, optional lower platens
• Easy change feature, when switching platens
• Platinum RDT heat sensor
• Fully digital time and temperature
• Press size 20”L x 9”W x 18”H
• One year parts warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® STX6 (6x6) Auto Opening

Mfg Specs

• Magnetic auto-opening
• Original innovator of auto-opening manual presses.
• Magnetic assist lock-down
• Fully digital time and temp controls
• Time resets when the press auto-opens
• Upper platen floats for consistently even pressure
• Cast-in tubular heating element, to ensure there are no “cold spots”
• Accepts items up to 3/4” thick
• Leveraged handle for very easy closing
• Teflon coated heat platen
• Platinum RTD heat sensor in the center of the press, for accuracy
• 3/16” HRPO laser quality steel framework
• One year parts warranty
• Two years on the electronics
• Five years on castings and welds
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® Swinger (air operated) 22x22 & 16x20

Both sizes are listed together because the specs are the same

Mfg Specs

• UL/ULC/CE approved for electrical safety
• Fully digital time and temperature
• Elevated lower platen allows easy front and back of the garment pressing
• Smaller lower platens available for smaller sized garments
• Convenient, large keypad for setting heat press controls
• Dual time settings for easy pre-press and press applications
• Air gauge is on the press
• Separate open/close handle
• Platinum RTD heat sensor, for accuracy
• Auto reset timer and LCD readout
• Push button close controls, for safety
• 10 preset pressing programs
• Additional programmable print settings
• ¾” Teflon coated heating platen
• One year parts warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the heater block

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Hotronix® MUG Master

The Hotronix MUG Master allows for accurate full wrap, top to bottom application. The MUG Master's unique rising/resting temperature, decreases dwell times and increases accuracy and production. With the MUG Master, finished resultsare less reliant on the temperature of the mug when inserted into the press.

Features

• Accurate top-to-bottom printing
• Continuous wrap with maximum print copacity
• Prints both 11 oz. and 15 oz. mugs
• Vibrant results
• Secure, tabletop design
• Easy load design
• Adjustable pressure
• Temperature range: 205° - 430° F.
• Quick change heater band
• 6 month warranty on heater element
• UL/ULC/CE approved
• F or C available

This completes your learning tour of Stahls’ heat presses.
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Updated: Friday January 27, 2012