DC16AP - Automatic Digital Combo 14 X 16 Swing-Away Press

Want to eliminate worker fatigue and unlock high-speed production without sacrificing the versatile, multi-purpose capabilities of a combo press? The Geo. Knight DC16AP Automatic Digital Combo Swing-Away Press (Model DC16AP) is a heavy-duty, commercial-grade masterpiece engineered by Geo. Knight & Co. to bring smooth, pneumatic automation to your workshop. Featuring a standard 14" x 16" heat platen, this USA-made machine completely replaces manual levers with an effortless air-operated drive system, clamping down with absolute precision at the simple push of a button.

The core commercial advantage of the Digital Combo DC16AP is its elite combination of automated muscle and tool-free versatility. Capable of generating up to 800 lbs of total applied force, it easily handles thick, rigid substrates up to 2" thick that crush or stall lighter machines. It is built with an ultra-thick 3/4" Teflon-coated platen utilizing patented SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology, ensuring completely uniform heat distribution with zero cold spots. This makes it highly optimized for running large batches of DTF transfers, sublimation prints, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), screen printed transfers, and laser toner transfers.

Equipped with a raised pedestal base for seamless garment draping and an advanced backlit controller that stores 70 programmable presets, this 120V powerhouse takes the physical labor out of high-volume customization while giving your shop a true retail-ready finish every time.

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 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.

• Air-Operated Pneumatic Drive: Push-button automatic operation eliminates operator muscle strain and guarantees perfectly repeatable clamping pressure.
• 800 lbs Applied Force Capacity: High pneumatic pressure capability easily handles heavy, dense materials and rigid substrates up to 2" thick.
• SuperCoil-Microwinding™ Heating System: Ultra-thick 3/4" Teflon-coated upper platen features densely wound heating coils to eliminate edge temperature drops.
• 70 Programmable Memory Presets: Advanced digital backlit controller allows operators to save and recall multi-stage time, temp, and pressure parameters.
• Tool-Free Modular Attachment System: Accepts quick-change attachments for caps, plates, mugs, 3D items, and tile graphics.
• Cantilevered Pedestal Stand: Elevated base design permits effortless garment threadability to prevent back-side press marks and seam interference.