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Hotronix® Tag Along™ HP Platen

Hotronix® Tag Along™ HP Platen

Stahls' Hotronix

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$467.50 USD
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Description

Tired of performing two independent press cycles just to apply a chest logo and a custom neck label? The Hotronix® Tag Along™ HP Platen by Stahls' Hotronix is a patented, game-changing heat press accessory engineered to combine two steps into one seamless application. This innovative dual-zone lower platen features a primary layout area for your main full-front graphic, along with a specialized secondary area to print tagless shirt labels simultaneously.

The standout benefit of the Tag Along Platen is its immediate impact on shop throughput. By threading a garment onto the platen, you completely isolate the collar area, allowing you to heat print a full-front design and an inner shirt brand label at the exact same time. It is highly optimized for applying Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, screen printed transfers, HTV, and dye sublimation. This setup prevents the common neck-tag indentation or exterior bleed-through that can occur when manually positioning graphics. Compatible with most 16" x 20" Hotronix heat presses, this commercial-grade aluminum accessory lets a single operator finish custom-branded garments twice as fast.

The LWG Difference

When you source commercial heat press accessories 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.

Features

Patented Dual-Zone Layout: Applies a full-front graphic ($16" \times 15"$) and an inside neck tag (16" X 5") simultaneously in a single press cycle.

16" x 20" Press Compatibility: Drops directly onto standard 16" x 20" Stahls' Hotronix heat presses (Fusion IQ, Air Fusion, Auto Clam).

Threadable Collar Isolation: Isolates shirt collar and neck seams to prevent unwanted indentations, ghosting, and exterior ink bleed-through.

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Construction: Commercial-grade, lightweight aluminum build guarantees flat, uniform heat distribution across both application zones.

Multi-Transfer Compatibility: Optimized for Direct-to-Film (DTF), screen printed transfers, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and dye sublimation.

Smooth Non-Stick Surface Finish: Protects delicate performance polyesters and soft ring-spun cottons from scorching and fabric shine.

Specifications Table

MODEL / SPECIFICATION | DETAILS
Model Name | Hotronix® Tag Along™ HP Platen
Manufacturer | Stahls' Hotronix
SKU | 8228003578095
Primary Graphic Zone Size | 16" x 15" Lower Layout Area
Neck Tag Zone Size | 16" x 5" Upper Collar Layout Area
Heat Press Compatibility | Most 16" x 20" Hotronix Heat Presses (Fusion IQ, Air Fusion, Auto Clam)
Construction | High-Grade Lightweight Cast Aluminum
Product Weight | 23.0 lbs
Primary HQ Hub | St. Louis, MO (Penrose St)
Regional Service Hubs | Atlanta/Marietta (GA), Phoenix (AZ), Orlando (FL), Des Moines (IA)

Comparison Table

FEATURE / SPEC | HOTRONIX TAG ALONG™ HP PLATEN | hotronix-gk-tag-along-hp-platen
Equipment Category | Dual-Zone Platen Attachment / Accessory | Dual-Zone Platen Attachment / Accessory
Press Cycles Per Garment | 1 Single Press Cycle (Front + Tag) | 1 Single Press Cycle (Front + Tag)
Primary Graphic Zone Size | 16" x 15" Lower Layout Area | 16" x 15" Lower Layout Area
Neck Tag Zone Size | 16" x 5" Upper Collar Layout Area | Integrated Collar Layout Area
Target Applications | Adult T-Shirts, Hoodies & Custom Apparel | Youth, Small & Specialty Garment Sizes
Heat Press Compatibility | Most 16" x 20" Hotronix Heat Presses | Most 16" x 20" Hotronix Heat Presses
Regional Support Network | LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.) | LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.)

Questions & Answers

Where can I buy or pick up the Hotronix Tag Along Platen locally?

You can place your order online and choose convenient local pickup at either the Lawson Screen & Digital Products corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO, or our Atlanta area branch in Marietta, GA. Local pickup can also be coordinated through our satellite offices in Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines.

How does the Tag Along platen save production time?

In a standard apparel workflow, branding a shirt with an inner tagless label requires loading the shirt, pressing it, unloading it, flipping it inside out, and pressing it a second time. The Tag Along platen allows you to apply both the front graphic and the neck label in a single press cycle, cutting your finishing department's labor time in half.

Which Hotronix heat press models are compatible with this platen?

This platen is engineered for standard threadability and fits seamlessly onto major 16" x 20" Hotronix heat presses, including the Hotronix Fusion IQ, the Hotronix Air Fusion IQ, the Dual Air Fusion IQ, and the Hotronix Auto Clam (16" x 20" model).

What are the exact printable dimensions of the two application zones?

The platen features a generous 16" x 15" lower layout section designed for full-front t-shirt designs, hoodie graphics, and large transfers, seamlessly attached to a 16" x 5" upper section engineered for tagless shirt labels and collar branding.

Does the Tag Along platen require special transfers for the neck label?

No. You can use standard Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, screen printed transfers, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), or white toner transfers for both the front design and the neck label simultaneously, provided both transfers share similar temperature and dwell time requirements.