Heat Press - Digital Knight 16x20 Clamshell

Our largest clamshell heat press, the 16x20 DK20 opens for full access to the lower bottom table. It is important to note that the back of the heat platen raises above and away the bottom table, providing better access than other clamshell presses. The frame support allows operators to slide shirts over the table with complete drape space around and underneath the loading area. Interchangeable bottom tables for smaller pressing areas are available. This press is idea for environments with space limitations, and for users who need more portability and mobility than the over-weight swingaway presses.

The DK20 can be easily upgraded to an automatic release press with the "Pop-Up" upgrade. This allows for faster semi-automatic garment production at a very reasonable price. Add to this the twin station upgrade as well, and you have the ultimate clamshell dual station light production machine.



Heat Press Features
Fully digital temperature control 32°-600°F range
Automatic digital timer & dual pre-press timer
Digital Pressure Bar Graph
Super-portable light machine weight - 103 lbs !
Extreme high pressure capability
Hardened high-strength pivot points
Interchangeable tables
Solid Steel framework
SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology
Self lifting gas-spring, & wide opening
Temperature readout accuracy +-2°F - can show °C or °F
User selectable end-of-cycle alarms
Records number of pressing cycles done
Teflon-coated 3/4" thick heat platen
Lifetime warranty on heat platen
3-year warranty on control
1 year warranty on entire press


Weight: 103 Lbs Electrical: 1800W / 15A / 110V Dimensions: 36"L x 17"W x 16"H (add $35 for 220V international)

DK20 Heat Press Auto-Release Pop-Up Upgrade - $295
Available for the DK20 is our new automatic release feature. This amazing high-tech upgrade makes your Digital Knight clamshell act like a semi-automatic, air operated press, without the compressor! Simply close the press as you normally do, and at the end of the digital timing cycle the press releases automatically. The Auto-Release upgrade also features the "HOVER" feature. This means when the handle is lowered without fully clamping the machine, the press will hover over the work, usually needed for curing purposes. At the end of the time cycle the press releases automatically as usual.

This upgrade is factory installed by a technician at no additional charge when purchased together with the DK20. However, for a pre-existing DK20, customer installation is easy and fast.

Electromagnetic assist lockdown and auto-release design. An excellent feature for sensitive transfer applications and longer dwell times that need precise timing & release. Can work in tandem with the DK20 twin shuttle upgrade for a twin table, auto release, super-system! The dual gas shocks open the press safely and in a controlled, smooth, hydraulic motion... Unlike other models that unsafely fly open under fast mechanical spring tension.

DK20 Feature Video

DK20 Digital Controls Video