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APEX X6 - 6 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press - With Preheat

APEX X6 - 6 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press - With Preheat

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$36,990.00 USD
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What is the main advantage of the APEX X6 "With Preheat" model?

The APEX X6 With Preheat includes a dedicated preheating head that automatically presses the garment before the DTF transfer is applied. This process flattens garment fibers, removes trapped fabric moisture, and introduces residual heat, resulting in significantly stronger transfer adhesion and zero film lifting.

How many garments per hour can the APEX X6 with Preheat process?

The system is capable of processing up to 420 garments per hour, allowing continuous rotation for loading, preheating, transfer pressing, and unloading.

Can I disable or adjust the preheat station if not needed?

Yes. Through the 10.4" touchscreen control panel, operators can independently adjust or turn off the preheat head parameters depending on the garment fabric (e.g., 100% cotton vs. moisture-sensitive synthetics).

What are the electrical and air requirements for this machine?

The APEX X6 with Preheat utilizes pneumatic pressure for automated indexing and head clamping (requiring clean, dry compressed air from an industrial air compressor). It runs on standard commercial industrial power circuits.

What transfer types are compatible with this heat press?

This machine is optimized for Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers, DTG post-curing, screen print transfers, vinyl (HTV), sublimation, and specialty heat-applied patches.

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Description

Scale up your transfer production while maximizing garment preparation quality with the APEX X6 6-Station Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press with Preheat by Microtec USA, exclusively distributed and supported across North America by Lawson Workhorse Group (LWG). Engineered for high-volume Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfer applications, contract decorators, and commercial print shops, this 6-station rotary carousel system features integrated preheating heads designed to flatten garment fibers and eliminate fabric moisture before final transfer pressing.

Capable of processing up to 420 garments per hour, the APEX X6 with Preheat streamlines multi-operator production, prevents transfer lifting, and delivers unmatched edge-to-edge ink adhesion. The dedicated inline preheat cycle flushes out hidden humidity from cotton and poly-blend garments, creating the ideal smooth surface for liquid white ink flashes and hot melt powder bonding. An intuitive 10.4" PLC color touchscreen panel allows operators to easily manage dwell times, rotation speeds, and independent temperature zones across all stations.

Whether your screen printing or DTF fulfillment center operates in Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, or anywhere nationwide, the APEX X6 with Preheat delivers commercial-grade automation to grow your bottom line.

Scale up your transfer production while maximizing garment preparation quality with the APEX X6 6-Station Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press with Preheat by Microtec USA, exclusively distributed and supported across North America by Lawson Workhorse Group (LWG). Engineered for high-volume Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfer applications, contract decorators, and commercial print shops, this 6-station rotary carousel system features integrated preheating heads designed to flatten garment fibers and eliminate fabric moisture before final transfer pressing.

Capable of processing up to 420 garments per hour, the APEX X6 with Preheat streamlines multi-operator production, prevents transfer lifting, and delivers unmatched edge-to-edge ink adhesion. The dedicated inline preheat cycle flushes out hidden humidity from cotton and poly-blend garments, creating the ideal smooth surface for liquid white ink flashes and hot melt powder bonding. An intuitive 10.4" PLC color touchscreen panel allows operators to easily manage dwell times, rotation speeds, and independent temperature zones across all stations.

Whether your screen printing or DTF fulfillment center operates in Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, or anywhere nationwide, the APEX X6 with Preheat delivers commercial-grade automation to grow your bottom line.

The LWG Difference

When you invest in commercial heat press automation from Lawson Workhorse Group (LWG), you get far more than a machine—you partner with over 75 years of trusted American screen printing and digital decorating leadership:

  • Fast Regional Shipping & Local Support: Orders ship quickly from our California distribution hub, backed by regional technical support and supply centers in St. Louis, MO (HQ), Marietta / Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines.
  • Turnkey Workflow Integration: Our technical specialists assist with setting optimal preheat times, pneumatic pressure levels, and temperature parameters for your exact DTF powder and garment combinations.
  • Factory-Trained Service & Parts: Gain direct access to US-based technical support and fast-dispatch replacement parts without communication delays or high overseas freight costs.
  • Flexible Commercial Financing: Keep your operating capital fluid with tailored equipment financing and lease-to-own programs designed for rapid return on investment (ROI).

When you invest in commercial heat press automation from Lawson Workhorse Group (LWG), you get far more than a machine—you partner with over 75 years of trusted American screen printing and digital decorating leadership:

  • Fast Regional Shipping & Local Support: Orders ship quickly from our California distribution hub, backed by regional technical support and supply centers in St. Louis, MO (HQ), Marietta / Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines.
  • Turnkey Workflow Integration: Our technical specialists assist with setting optimal preheat times, pneumatic pressure levels, and temperature parameters for your exact DTF powder and garment combinations.
  • Factory-Trained Service & Parts: Gain direct access to US-based technical support and fast-dispatch replacement parts without communication delays or high overseas freight costs.
  • Flexible Commercial Financing: Keep your operating capital fluid with tailored equipment financing and lease-to-own programs designed for rapid return on investment (ROI).

Features

  • Dedicated Garment Preheating: Digitally controlled preheat stations smooth out fabric fibers and eliminate moisture prior to transfer placement, ensuring zero transfer lifting.
  • High-Efficiency 6-Station Carousel: Features six heavy-duty 16" x 20" workstations for continuous, simultaneous garment loading, preheating, pressing, and unloading.
  • 420 Garments Per Hour Output: Automates carousel indexing and pneumatic head pressing to achieve maximum throughput with minimal operator labor.
  • 10.4" PLC Color Touchscreen: Easy-to-use digital control interface with program memory to manage dwell times, multi-head heating zones, and rotation speed.
  • Uniform Edge-to-Edge Heating: Industrial heating elements distribute consistent heat across the entire 16" x 20" platen area, eliminating cold spots.
  • Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction: Built with thick-gauge steel chassis and rigid pallet arms engineered to endure multi-shift commercial production environments.
  • Dedicated Garment Preheating: Digitally controlled preheat stations smooth out fabric fibers and eliminate moisture prior to transfer placement, ensuring zero transfer lifting.
  • High-Efficiency 6-Station Carousel: Features six heavy-duty 16" x 20" workstations for continuous, simultaneous garment loading, preheating, pressing, and unloading.
  • 420 Garments Per Hour Output: Automates carousel indexing and pneumatic head pressing to achieve maximum throughput with minimal operator labor.
  • 10.4" PLC Color Touchscreen: Easy-to-use digital control interface with program memory to manage dwell times, multi-head heating zones, and rotation speed.
  • Uniform Edge-to-Edge Heating: Industrial heating elements distribute consistent heat across the entire 16" x 20" platen area, eliminating cold spots.
  • Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction: Built with thick-gauge steel chassis and rigid pallet arms engineered to endure multi-shift commercial production environments.

Specifications Table

Product Name APEX X6 6 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press With Preheat
Workstation Count 6
Platen Size 15.7" x 19.7"
Production Capacity Up To 340 Units/hour*
Temperature Range 0-450°F
Time Range 0-999 Seconds
Shipping Size 99.2" x 85.4" x 79.5"
Air Requirements (CFM) 40.0 CFM
Power Consumption 8500W
Voltage 220V (3 Phase)
Amps 23 Amp
Machine Dimensions 118" x 118" x 78.7"
Method of Operation Pneumatic
Machine Line Apex
Shipping Weight 2904 lb
Net Weight 2200 lb
Color Gray and White

Comparison Table

FEATURES APEX X6 WITH PREHEAT apex x6 rotary heat press apex x4 4 station 16 x 20 fully automatic rotary heat press
Station Capacity 6 Heavy-Duty Rotary Stations 6 Heavy-Duty Rotary Stations 4 Heavy-Duty Rotary Stations
Preheat Capability Integrated Dedicated Preheat Head (Flattens fibers & flushes moisture) No Preheat Cycle (Uses heat retention technology) No Preheat Cycle
Heat Press Heads 2 Active Heating Heads + Dedicated Preheat Station 2 Active Dual Heating Heads 1 or 2 Active Heating Heads
Production Speed Up to 420 garments per hour (Optimal transfer adhesion) Up to 420 garments per hour Up to 250 garments per hour
Garment Preparation Fully automated inline preheating before transfer placement Requires manual preheat step if moisture is present Requires manual preheat step if moisture is present
Control System 10.4" PLC Color Touchscreen with Preheat Management 10.4" Color Digital Touchscreen Digital Touchscreen Panel
Best Suitable For High-humidity shops, heavy cotton transfers & enterprise DTF operations Standard high-volume DTF & screen print transfer production Growing print shops stepping up to rotary heat press automation