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Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Heat Press

Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Heat Press

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$959.00 USD
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What are the benefits of a 180° swing-away heat press compared to a clamshell press?
A swing-away design moves the heated upper platen completely out of the way. This provides a completely heat-free surface for aligning transfers safely, allows true vertical downward pressure on thick items, and enables hover-curing for wet inks or pretreats.

Is the Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Press suitable for rigid hard goods sublimation?
Yes. Thanks to the 4-point spring-mounted upper heating element and true vertical pressure calibration, it delivers flat, uniform contact across aluminum photo panels, ceramic tiles, slate, plaques, and custom ornaments without pinching or shifting.

How does the secondary leverage handle help operators?
The secondary leverage handle provides additional mechanical leverage, allowing operators to clamp heavy-pressure jobs easily without straining their arms or back during continuous production runs.

Can this press be used to hover-cure DTG pretreatments or screen print inks?
Yes. Because the upper heating head can be positioned directly over the lower platen without clamping down, operators can safely hover-dry wet screen printing inks and DTG pre-treatments.

Where does the Vector Swing Away press ship from and how is technical support handled?
Orders ship directly from the primary distribution hub in California, supported by regional technical service and customer support teams across St. Louis, Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines.

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Description

Achieve complete vertical pressure, superior heating consistency, and maximum workplace safety with the Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Heat Press. Built for high-volume custom garment decorators, sublimation specialists, and screen print shops across North America, this industrial-grade press provides precise pressure control and versatile performance for both apparel and hard goods.

Featuring a full 180-degree swing-away design, the upper heating element rotates completely out of the workspace. This creates a safe, heat-free area for layout and garment alignment while allowing the upper platen to hover directly over textiles—making it an ideal machine for screen print gel curing and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) ink drying. Equipped with an exclusive secondary leverage handle and a 4-point spring-mounted heating element, the Vector V1620-SW applies true vertical downward force, ensuring flat, edge-to-edge contact across thick fleece, aluminum metal panels, ceramic tiles, and rigid substrates.

Achieve complete vertical pressure, superior heating consistency, and maximum workplace safety with the Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Heat Press. Built for high-volume custom garment decorators, sublimation specialists, and screen print shops across North America, this industrial-grade press provides precise pressure control and versatile performance for both apparel and hard goods.

Featuring a full 180-degree swing-away design, the upper heating element rotates completely out of the workspace. This creates a safe, heat-free area for layout and garment alignment while allowing the upper platen to hover directly over textiles—making it an ideal machine for screen print gel curing and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) ink drying. Equipped with an exclusive secondary leverage handle and a 4-point spring-mounted heating element, the Vector V1620-SW applies true vertical downward force, ensuring flat, edge-to-edge contact across thick fleece, aluminum metal panels, ceramic tiles, and rigid substrates.

The LWG Difference

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 distribution hub in California alongside satellite technical support centers in St. Louis, Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. From setup guidance to long-term replacement parts, LWG ensures your shop maintains maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

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 distribution hub in California alongside satellite technical support centers in St. Louis, Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. From setup guidance to long-term replacement parts, LWG ensures your shop maintains maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

Features

  • Safe 180° Swing-Away Workspace: Clears the heated upper platen entirely away from the lower bed for safe garment threading, layout alignment, and hover-curing.
  • True Vertical Downward Pressure: 4-point spring-mounted upper heating element applies flat, even pressure distribution without pinching—ideal for thick textiles and rigid substrates.
  • Secondary Leverage Handle: Ergonomically engineered secondary handle provides extra mechanical force for smooth, effortless clamping with minimal physical fatigue.
  • Multi-Technique Versatility: Excels at Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, HTV vinyl, dye sublimation, screen print ink gel/curing, and DTG pretreat/ink finishing.
  • Hard Goods Sublimation Capability: Delivers the precise vertical force needed to decorate sublimated aluminum photo panels, ceramic tiles, plaques, ornaments, and license plates.
  • Standard 16" X 20" Work Surface: Accommodates standard and oversized T-shirts, fleece hoodies, jackets, tote bags, and large-format gang sheet transfers.
  • Safe 180° Swing-Away Workspace: Clears the heated upper platen entirely away from the lower bed for safe garment threading, layout alignment, and hover-curing.
  • True Vertical Downward Pressure: 4-point spring-mounted upper heating element applies flat, even pressure distribution without pinching—ideal for thick textiles and rigid substrates.
  • Secondary Leverage Handle: Ergonomically engineered secondary handle provides extra mechanical force for smooth, effortless clamping with minimal physical fatigue.
  • Multi-Technique Versatility: Excels at Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, HTV vinyl, dye sublimation, screen print ink gel/curing, and DTG pretreat/ink finishing.
  • Hard Goods Sublimation Capability: Delivers the precise vertical force needed to decorate sublimated aluminum photo panels, ceramic tiles, plaques, ornaments, and license plates.
  • Standard 16" X 20" Work Surface: Accommodates standard and oversized T-shirts, fleece hoodies, jackets, tote bags, and large-format gang sheet transfers.

Specifications Table

Model Name Vector 16" x 20" Swing Away Heat Press
Workstation Count Single
Platen Size 15.7" x 19.7"
Production Capacity Up To 120 Units/hour*
Temperature Range 0-437°F
Time Range 0-999 Seconds
Shipping Size 35" x 20.7" x 24.2"
Air Requirements (CFM) 0.0 CFM
Power Consumption 1700W
Voltage 120V
Amps 14.2 Amps
Machine Dimensions 27.5" x 16.5" x 22"
Method of Operation Manual & Swing-Away
Machine Line Vector
Shipping Weight 138.6 lb
Net Weight 123 lb
Color Red and Gray

Comparison Table

FEATURE / SPEC VECTOR 16" X 20" SWING AWAY PRESS vector 16 x 24 auto open slide out heat press
Platen Dimensions 16" x 20" Standard Work Area 16" x 24" Oversized Work Area
Platen Movement & Style 180° Rotating Swing-Away Head Slide-Out Lower Drawer with Clamshell Top
Pressure Mechanism True Vertical Downward Force Angled Pinching Force
Release & Operation Manual Clamping & Swing Electromagnetic Auto-Open Release
Hard Goods Sublimation Excellent (Flat Pressure on Rigid Blanks) Limited (Risk of Pinching & Slipping)
Hover-Curing Capability Excellent (Safely Hovers Above Garments) Difficult (Angle Limits Proximity)
Operator Safety Maximum (Heat Source Swings Completely Away) High (Drawer Pulls Garment Away)
Leverage & Ergonomics Secondary Ergonomic Leverage Handle Standard Single Clamping Handle
Regional Support Network LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.) LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.)