Vector Pro 16” x 20” Auto Open Slide Out Heat Press

Streamline custom apparel production, reduce operator fatigue, and deliver accurate transfer performance with the Vector Pro 16" x 20" Auto Open Slide Out Heat Press (V1620Pro-AS). Engineered for custom print shops, retail apparel decorators, and growing home-based print businesses across North America, this heavy-duty commercial press combines automatic opening convenience with an ergonomic slide-out platen.

Featuring a drawer-style slide-out lower platen, the Vector Pro lets operators load, align, and thread garments completely clear of the upper heating element. This creates a safer, heat-free prep zone that protects hands from accidental burns and speeds up apparel placement. Paired with generous lower threadable clearance, t-shirts, hoodies, and jackets slide onto the platen smoothly without stretching or double-layer heat exposure.

Equipped with an electromagnetic auto-open mechanism, the upper platen automatically pops open when the digital countdown timer reaches zero. This safeguards garments against overheating or scorching while allowing operators to multitask across other shop duties without constant monitoring. Additionally, the quick-change lower platen system allows rapid swap-outs for specialized lower platen sizes, making it easy to transition between full shirt fronts, youth sizes, sleeves, and pockets.

Key Features & Benefits

• Electromagnetic Auto-Open Release: Pop-open function automatically raises the upper heat element at cycle completion to eliminate garment scorching and operator stress.

• Ergonomic Slide-Out Lower Platen: Smooth drawer mechanism pulls the pressing surface forward for safe, heat-free garment dressing and precise transfer placement.

• Generous Threadable Clearance: High clearance beneath the lower platen allows single-layer shirt threading, preventing unwanted back-side press marks and dye bleed.

• Quick-Change Platen System: Fast, tool-free swapping of lower platens accommodates youth apparel, sleeves, bags, and hard-to-fit substrates in seconds.

• Digital Time & Temperature Precision: Simple digital interface ensures repeatable heat and timing control for consistent glue bonding and vibrant transfers.

• Spacious 16" x 20" Work Area: Handles standard and oversized garment graphics, full-chest prints, and large-format transfers with ease.

• LWG Equipment Support: Backed by industry-leading setup assistance, technical service, and long-term support across North America.

Ideal Applications

• Direct-to-Film (DTF) & Screen Print Transfers: Achieve consistent glue melting, smooth pressure distribution, and crisp film peels.

• Apparel Decorating & Teamwear: Quickly press t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, and tote bags with minimal operator fatigue.

• Sublimation & HTV Vinyl: Ideal for heat transfer vinyl, heat seal patches, rhinestone embellishments, and flat sublimation blanks.

Regional Support & Fast Shipping

When you order heat press accessories and parts from LWG, you get industry-leading technical service backed by decades of experience. Orders ship promptly from our California distribution hub, supported by satellite technical support teams across St. Louis, Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. Enjoy fast standard shipping direct to print shops nationwide.