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394-TS Air Operated Heat Shuttle Press

394-TS Air Operated Heat Shuttle Press

Geo. Knight

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$7,350.00 USD
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Where can I buy or pick up the Geo. Knight 394-TS Shuttle Press locally?

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

What are the minimal air compressor requirements to operate the 394-TS?

Because this machine relies on an industrial pneumatic drive to generate up to 12,000 lbs of heavy downward force, it requires a dedicated external air compressor. The minimum required specifications are a 15-gallon storage tank, 2 cfm of continuous airflow capacity, 100 PSI pressure, and a 3/8-inch supply line to ensure consistent automatic platen cycling.

How does the twin-shuttle design maximize a shop's hourly output?

On standard single-station heat presses, the machine sits idle and wastes valuable heat while an operator carefully unloads a finished shirt, grabs a new garment, lines up a transfer, and smooths out wrinkles. The 394-TS eliminates operator idle time entirely. While Station A is sealed under the stationary heat platen, the operator is completely free to clear and prep Station B, enabling constant, non-stop automated pressing cycles.

Can the 394-TS print on thick objects or rigid materials?

Yes! While configured perfectly for high-speed custom apparel and t-shirt printing, the solid steel framework easily accommodates rigid substrates up to 1" thick. This makes it incredibly adaptable for processing bulk production runs of hard blanks like ceramic tiles, woods, aluminum sheet signs, mousepads, and industrial textile fusing/laminating applications.

What are the electrical and footprint specifications for workshop layout planning?

This is a heavy industrial factory press that requires specialized high-power connections depending on the selected platen size:

  • 16" x 20" (394-TS): 3,600 Watts / 17 Amps / 220 Volts | Weight: 850 lbs
  • 20" x 25" (394-MTS): 4,500 Watts / 21 Amps / 220 Volts | Weight: 950 lbs
  • Physical Footprint: 60" Width x 48" Depth x 55" Height

What type of manufacturer warranty covers this factory-grade shuttle line?

Engineered to survive decades of round-the-clock commercial manufacturing, the machine comes backed by Geo. Knight’s premier warranty protection:

  • Lifetime Warranty on the Teflon-coated SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heat platen.
  • 1-Year Warranty on the complete press machine, alongside FREE Lifetime Technical Support through Lawson and the manufacturer.

Can I finance the Geo. Knight 394-TS Automatic Shuttle Press?

Yes! If you are expanding a high-volume direct-to-film fulfillment house, adding an industrial embossing line, or bundling your factory press with commercial plotters, commercial equipment financing options are available to protect your liquidity. You can apply quickly and securely via our dedicated Lawson financing page.

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Ready to completely eliminate operator downtime, pressing delays, and physical exhaustion from your industrial print facility? The Geo. Knight 394-TS Air Operated Heat Shuttle Press is a heavy-duty, ultra-high-production automatic workhorse engineered by Geo. Knight & Co. for the most demanding commercial environments. Built with a solid steel and cast iron four-post stationary frame, this USA-made heavy industrial press features twin-shuttle dual workstations riding on a smooth roller bearing slide rail, allowing a single operator to load and unload garments seamlessly while the opposite table is actively being pressed under the heat platen.

The definitive manufacturing benefit of the Digital Knight 394-TS is its raw, automated power coupled with maximum thermal stability. Operating via a heavy-duty pneumatic piston drive, this factory-grade machine generates up to an unparalleled 12,000 lbs of maximum applied force—providing the absolute crushing pressure required for deep fabric embossing, complex laminating, and multi-media fusing. Available in two production platen formats—a standard 16" x 20" and an oversized 20" x 25" (Model 394-MTS)—it utilizes an ultra-high wattage heater block with patented SuperCoil-Microwinding™ technology. This guarantees instantaneous heat recovery and absolute edge-to-edge thermal uniformity across rapid-fire multi-shift schedules. Highly optimized for massive batches of DTF transfers, screen printed transfers, sublimation prints, and heavy leather or embroidered patches, the machine features an independent surrounding drape tray to handle garment overhang smoothly without pulling material out of alignment.

Permanently mounted on heavy-duty industrial locking casters, this 850 lb automatic powerhouse features OSHA-approved dual-safety button operation controls and an advanced digital controller with 70 programmable presets to deliver uncompromised, retail-ready precision at a massive commercial scale.

📍 Local Pickup Available: Skip the expensive freight fees! In-store local pickup is available at our St. Louis, MO (HQ) and Atlanta / Marietta, GA hubs. If the item is in stock, your order can be ready for pickup quickly—simply check local availability or contact us to coordinate before heading over. Note: Because this industrial shuttle press weighs 850–950 lbs, specialized heavy freight transport and handling equipment are strictly required for transport.