• Lawson Cap/Hat/Tag (Single Station) Heat Press
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Lawson Cap/Hat/Tag (Single Station) Heat Press

Lawson Cap/Hat/Tag (Single Station) Heat Press

Lawson Screen & Digital Products

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$599.00 USD
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Where can I buy or arrange local pickup for the Lawson Cap/Hat/Tag Heat Press?

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 types of custom apparel items can be decorated on this machine?

While explicitly engineered as a high-performance cap press, the isolated shape of the lower platen makes it highly versatile. It is the perfect workshop station for pressing:

  • Structured and unstructured baseball caps, trucker hats, and visors.
  • Custom interior neck tags and private brand labels on t-shirts.
  • Small-format accent graphics on sleeve cuffs, pockets, and polo chest areas.

Does this manual cap press feature an integrated hold-down device?

Yes! To prevent transfers from shifting mid-cycle and causing blurry "ghosted" prints, this machine comes standard with an integrated cap hold-down tensioning lever. This rear clamp mechanism hooks inside the cap's sweatband and pulls the fabric tightly over the lower form, ensuring a flat, wrinkle-free printing surface.

Are different sizes of lower platen forms compatible with this press?

Yes. While it features a highly versatile standard curved platen out of the box, the machine frame is built to accept a variety of interchangeable lower cap tables (sold separately) so your shop can easily adapt to low-profile dad hats, flat-brim visors, or small youth headwear.

What are the electrical and utility requirements for this single-station press?

Designed for ultimate shop accessibility, this manual heat press operates on standard household voltage circuits (110V AC). It runs cleanly out of standard wall outlets without requiring specialized industrial utility rewiring or external pneumatic air lines.

Can I finance my shop's equipment upgrades and accessories through Lawson?

Yes! If you are bundling this specialty cap and tag press with a desktop direct-to-film (DTF) printer system, an automatic conveyor dryer, or a large-format flatbed press, commercial equipment leasing options are available. You can apply quickly and securely via our dedicated Lawson financing page.

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  • DESCRIPTION
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Are you looking for a dedicated, highly reliable machine to customize headwear and neck labels without tying up your large flatbed garment presses? The Lawson Cap/Hat/Tag Single Station Heat Press is a commercial-grade, specialty production tool engineered by Lawson Screen & Digital Products. Specifically designed to streamline headwear decoration and small-format garment accents, this space-saving manual press provides custom shops with the exact geometry required to eliminate fabric bunching and deliver retail-ready results.

The primary manufacturing advantage of this Lawson Specialty Heat Press is its contoured lower platen system combined with an integrated cap tensioning lever. Standard flat heat platens cannot safely accommodate the natural curvature of hats, leading to creasing, ghosted transfers, and scorched brims. This manual workhorse utilizes a curved heating element that matches hat profiles beautifully, while the built-in rear tensioner pulls the cap sweatband taut to flatten out the front panel before pressing. Highly optimized for executing clean, high-volume batches of DTF transfers, screen printed transfers, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and cap sublimation, it features a digital controller to track temperature and cycle time accurately.

Constructed with a heavy-duty, compact frame that fits effortlessly onto any workshop counter, this single-station press provides an affordable, high-efficiency path to scaling your custom headwear and promotional product lines.

📍 Local Pickup Available: Skip the shipping fees entirely! 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 confirm before heading over.