DK16 Digital Clamshell Heat Press 14" x 16" with Auto Release Pop-Up

Looking to step up your apparel production with semi-automatic speed without the noisy distraction or bulk of an external air compressor? The Geo. Knight DK16 Digital Clamshell Heat Press (14" x 16") with Auto Release Pop-Up (Model DK16A) is an industrial-strength, mid-sized masterwork manufactured by Geo. Knight & Co. Engineering the perfect bridge between manual portability and automated efficiency, this USA-made machine features a high-tech electromagnetic assist lockdown system that automatically pops open the frame the instant your digital timer hits zero.

The defining commercial benefit of the Digital Knight DK16A is its ability to protect your apparel inventory from accidental over-application or scorching. If a high-volume shop operator steps away to weed another transfer or load a garment, the machine handles the release automatically, utilizing smooth dual gas shocks rather than standard mechanical springs that violently fly open. Additionally, it features a specialized HOVER setting—allowing you to drop the heating element just above the lower bed to safely flash-cure inks or set graphics without applying physical pressure. Highly optimized for applying Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, screen printed transfers, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), sublimation blanks, and patches, it is built with an ultra-thick 3/4" Teflon-coated platen utilizing patented SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology for flawless, edge-to-edge heat uniformity.

Engineered with an open-access frame that allows you to easily "dress" or slide garments over the table with full drape space, this 83 lb portable powerhouse packs heavy-duty, high-pressure output into a space-saving counter layout.

When you source commercial heat presses and decorating equipment from Lawson Workhorse Group (LWG), you get far more than hardware—you gain an industry-leading technical partner backed by decades of screen printing and digital decorating expertise. Your investment is supported by our primary headquarters in St. Louis, MO, and our regional hub in Atlanta / Marietta, GA, alongside satellite technical support centers in Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. From setup guidance to long-term replacement parts, LWG ensures your shop maintains maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

• Electromagnetic Auto-Open Pop-Up: Automatically releases at countdown completion, preventing scorched garments and reducing operator fatigue without air compressor requirements.
• Dual Gas Shock Opening System: Gas-strut assist delivers a smooth, controlled automatic opening motion rather than sudden mechanical bounces.
• Integrated HOVER Option: Lower heating platen stays hovered directly above the lower bed for flash-curing DTF inks and pre-drying garments without contact pressure.
• SuperCoil-Microwinding™ Heater Block: 3/4" thick Teflon-coated upper platen with dense coil wrapping guarantees total temperature accuracy with zero cold spots.
• Fully Threadable Frame Design: Elevated pedestal framework allows garments to drop cleanly around the lower platen to isolate print areas from zippers and seams.
• 70 Programmable Memory Presets: Advanced Digital Knight controller stores up to 70 custom time, temp, and pre-press settings for effortless recall.