Built for Daily Production
The Alien Press AP1 is a professional 16 × 20-inch automatic swing-away heat press designed for apparel decorators who need dependable heat, consistent pressure, and an efficient production workflow.
Its swing-away upper platen moves completely away from the pressing area, providing clear access for garment placement and transfer alignment. The magnetic slide-out lower platen makes loading shirts, hoodies, transfers, and other compatible items easier while keeping the operator away from the heated upper platen.
Built for DTF transfers, heat-transfer vinyl, sublimation, and other heat-applied graphics, the AP1 combines a spacious pressing area with adjustable pressure and straightforward digital controls.
Key Features
- 16 × 20-inch pressing area
- Automatic timed release
- Swing-away upper platen
- Magnetic slide-out lower platen
- Adjustable pressure
- Digital LED time and temperature controls
- Temperature range from 0°F to 485°F
- Teflon-covered upper and lower platens
- Available with or without laser alignment
- Compatible with additional interchangeable platens
- 110-volt operation
Designed for a Better Workflow
The AP1’s swing-away design leaves the lower platen fully accessible, helping operators position garments and transfers accurately. Its slide-out platen also makes it easier to dress garments onto the press and keep seams, collars, zippers, and extra fabric away from the pressing area.
Adjustable pressure allows the AP1 to accommodate different garments, transfer materials, and platen configurations. The digital control panel makes it easy to set the required time and temperature for repeatable production.
Ideal For
- Custom apparel shops
- DTF transfer application
- Heat-transfer vinyl
- Sublimation
- T-shirts and hoodies
- Uniforms and workwear
- Small businesses and production departments
- Professional apparel decorators
Warranty
The Alien Press AP1 includes one year of full warranty coverage plus two additional years of replacement-parts coverage. Labor is not included during the parts-only coverage period. Installation guidance and instructional videos may be provided when replacement parts are required.
What’s Included
- Alien Press AP1 heat press
- Installed upper and lower Teflon platen covers
- Standard 16 × 20-inch lower platen
- Operating instructions
Optional interchangeable platens, laser-alignment configurations, and the AP1 equipment stand are sold separately unless expressly included in the selected product option.
Important Electrical Information
The Alien Press AP1 operates on 110-volt power. Confirm that your workspace has a suitable electrical circuit before installation. Follow all operating, safety, and maintenance instructions supplied with the press.
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