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Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press

Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press

MicroTec USA

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$339.00 USD
$339.00 USD
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Questions & Answers

What drinkware items can I press with the Vector Mug Press?
The press comes standard for 11 oz and 15 oz ceramic mugs. With available interchangeable heating elements, you can also press 20 oz and 30 oz skinny tumblers, stainless steel water bottles, glass cans, and shot glasses.

Can I press 20 oz or 30 oz skinny tumblers on this machine?
Yes, by selecting an accessory bundle that includes a straight tumbler heating attachment, you can press full-wrap designs on 20 oz and 30 oz skinny tumblers.

How does the upgraded heating element improve print quality?
The thicker heating coils inside the platen ensure more even heat distribution and rapid recovery between presses, eliminating faded edges, ghosting, and cold spots on your transfers.

Does the Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press require an air compressor?
No, the Vector VMug Press utilizes a manual lever clamping mechanism, making it fully operational without an external air compressor.

Where does the Vector Mug Press ship from and how is technical support handled?
Orders ship directly from the primary distribution hub in California, supported by regional technical service and customer support teams across St. Louis, Atlanta, Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines.

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Description

Streamline custom drinkware decoration, achieve vibrant edge-to-edge sublimation transfers, and boost shop output with the Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press. Designed for custom promotional decorators, small businesses, and commercial print facilities across North America, this heavy-duty heat press simplifies mug, tumbler, and drinkware printing.

Built with a heavy-duty steel chassis, the Vector VMug Press provides maximum durability for daily production environments. At its core is an upgraded heating element design featuring thicker internal heating coils than standard market alternatives. This enhanced engineering ensures faster heat-up recovery, superior thermal retention, and uniform heat distribution across the entire wrap—eliminating cold spots, ghosting, and faded edges on transfers.

Equipped with a user-friendly digital control system, operators can set accurate temperature and time parameters tailored to various sublimation inks and transfer papers. The unit comes standard for 11 oz and 15 oz ceramic coffee mugs, while optional interchangeable heating elements allow for quick expansion into stainless steel tumblers, shot glasses, water bottles, and glass cups.

Streamline custom drinkware decoration, achieve vibrant edge-to-edge sublimation transfers, and boost shop output with the Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press. Designed for custom promotional decorators, small businesses, and commercial print facilities across North America, this heavy-duty heat press simplifies mug, tumbler, and drinkware printing.

Built with a heavy-duty steel chassis, the Vector VMug Press provides maximum durability for daily production environments. At its core is an upgraded heating element design featuring thicker internal heating coils than standard market alternatives. This enhanced engineering ensures faster heat-up recovery, superior thermal retention, and uniform heat distribution across the entire wrap—eliminating cold spots, ghosting, and faded edges on transfers.

Equipped with a user-friendly digital control system, operators can set accurate temperature and time parameters tailored to various sublimation inks and transfer papers. The unit comes standard for 11 oz and 15 oz ceramic coffee mugs, while optional interchangeable heating elements allow for quick expansion into stainless steel tumblers, shot glasses, water bottles, and glass cups.

The LWG Difference

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 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.

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 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.

Features

  • Upgraded Heating Coil Assembly: Features thicker internal coils for faster temperature recovery, superior thermal retention, and consistent edge-to-edge sublimation.
  • Versatile Accessory Bundles: Configurable with multiple heating elements to press 11 oz/15 oz ceramic mugs, 20 oz/30 oz tumblers, water bottles, and shot glasses.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Rugged frame and lever action engineered to withstand rigorous, daily commercial use in active decorating environments.
  • Intuitive Digital Controls: Precise electronic temperature and timer display ensures repeatable, accurate results on every production batch.
  • Adjustable Clamping Pressure: Manual pressure knob allows quick adjustments for consistent contact pressure across varying drinkware diameters.
  • Upgraded Heating Coil Assembly: Features thicker internal coils for faster temperature recovery, superior thermal retention, and consistent edge-to-edge sublimation.
  • Versatile Accessory Bundles: Configurable with multiple heating elements to press 11 oz/15 oz ceramic mugs, 20 oz/30 oz tumblers, water bottles, and shot glasses.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Rugged frame and lever action engineered to withstand rigorous, daily commercial use in active decorating environments.
  • Intuitive Digital Controls: Precise electronic temperature and timer display ensures repeatable, accurate results on every production batch.
  • Adjustable Clamping Pressure: Manual pressure knob allows quick adjustments for consistent contact pressure across varying drinkware diameters.

Specifications Table

Model Name Vector Mug and Tumbler Heat Press
Workstation Count Single
Production Capacity Up To 10 Units/hour*
Temperature Range 0-437°F
Shipping Size 20.5" x 17" x 14.6"
Air Requirements (CFM) 0.0 CFM
Power Consumption 630W
Voltage 120V
Amps 5.2Amps
Machine Dimensions 19.7" x 16" x 11.6"
Method of Operation Manual
Machine Line Vector
Shipping Weight 35 lb
Net Weight 24 lb
Color Red and Gray

Comparison Table

FEATURE / SPEC VECTOR MUG AND TUMBLER HEAT PRESS apex m15 15 station fully automatic mug heat press
Operation Style Manual Clamping Drinkware Press Fully Automated 15-Station Carousel
Production Throughput Low-to-Medium Volume / Custom Batches High-Volume Mass Fulfillment (230+/hr)
Drinkware Versatility Mugs, Tumblers, Bottles, Glassware Dedicated 11 oz Ceramic Mugs
Sublimation Element Options Interchangeable Multi-Diameter Wraps Fixed Automated Clamping Stations
Footprint & Studio Fit Compact Benchtop Machine Large Industrial Production System
Regional Support Network LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.) LWG Support Hubs (St. Louis, GA, etc.)