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. Engineered for custom print shops, retail apparel decorators, and growing 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, safeguarding garments against overheating while allowing operators to multitask across other shop duties without constant monitoring.

When you source commercial heat presses and decorating machinery 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 service 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.

• 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 positioning.
• Quick-Change Platen System: Quickly swap out lower platens to accommodate youth sizes, sleeves, pockets, and specialty items without complex tools.
• Generous Threadable Clearance: High-clearance lower design allows garments to thread easily over the platen, preventing double-side heating and seam obstruction.
• Gas Shock-Assisted Lifting: Provides smooth, controlled opening motion to prevent violent pops and reduce wear on internal components.
• Digital Microprocessor Controller: Program exact time and temperature settings with real-time digital monitoring for consistent transfer adhesion.