DK20A Digital Clamshell Heat Press 16" x 20" with Auto Release Pop-Up

Looking to maximize your custom apparel workflow with a large-format heat press that combines heavy-duty manual pressure with smart automation? The Geo. Knight DK20A Digital Clamshell Heat Press 16" x 20" with Auto Release Pop-Up (Model DK20A) is an industrial-strength, master-sized heat press engineered by Geo. Knight & Co. Providing the perfect balance between high-speed manual throughput and reliable auto-release convenience, this USA-made machine features a high-tech electromagnetic assist lockdown mechanism that automatically pops open the frame the instant your digital timer hits zero.

The primary production advantage of the Digital Knight DK20A lies in its heavy-duty 16" x 20" master heating platen and protective automatic release mechanism. If an operator steps away to prepare another garment or weed transfers, the machine automatically disengages—eliminating scorched items and costly ruined inventory. Opening smoothly via dual gas shocks rather than sudden mechanical springs, it also features a specialized HOVER setting that allows the heating element to suspend directly above the lower bed to safely flash-cure DTF powder or set wet inks without contact pressure. Utilizing patented SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology inside a 3/4" thick Teflon-coated assembly, it guarantees total thermal uniformity up to 500°F with zero cold spots across the entire bed.

Built with an open-access frame that allows operators to easily "dress" garments over the table, this 103 lb commercial workhorse brings maximum output and retail-ready finish quality to high-volume print shops.

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 timer completion to prevent scorched garments without requiring an air compressor.
• Master 16" x 20" Worksurface: Oversized heat platen accommodates full-chest prints, large hoodies, jersey numbers, and oversized transfers.
• Dual Gas Shock Assist: High-grade gas struts ensure a smooth, controlled automatic opening motion rather than sudden mechanical bounces.
• Integrated HOVER Mode: Lower heating platen stays suspended above the bed for pre-drying garments or flash-curing Direct-to-Film (DTF) powder.
• SuperCoil-Microwinding™ Heating Block: 3/4" thick Teflon-coated upper platen features densely wrapped coils to eliminate edge temperature drops.
• 70 Programmable Memory Presets: Advanced Digital Knight controller allows operators to store and recall multi-stage timing and temperature recipes.