There’s a point when pressing by hand just doesn’t cut it anymore. Your arm’s tired, the orders keep piling up, and consistency becomes the name of the game. That’s where the DK20SP Industrial Heat Press Machine comes in. It’s the perfect mid-step between a heavy-duty manual and a high-end shuttle system, giving you air-powered automation in a compact tabletop setup.
With the DK20SP, all it takes is a button press. The swing-away design gives you clear access to the 16” x 20” platen, and once you’ve aligned your garment, you just hit the button and let the machine do the work. No tugging, no clamping, no holding it down. The press swings shut, applies up to 3,000 lbs of pneumatic pressure, and pops back open automatically when the timer's up.
It’s built on the same backbone as the DK20S series: Digital Knight controls, SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater, and a solid steel welded frame. So if you’ve used the manual swing version, this will feel familiar (but a whole lot faster). You still get full digital control over temperature, time, and pressure. Want to run different materials back to back? Load up your 70 programmable presets and go.
This isn’t just about speed, it’s about precision. With a PSI range of 20–100, controlled by an onboard air regulator and gauge, you can fine-tune every press to match your material. Whether it’s cotton, performance blends, or something thicker, you’re getting exact, even results every time.
And speaking of thick, this press handles materials up to 2 inches. Add to that the All-Thread™ table loading system and interchangeable platens, and you’ve got a machine that adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.
The DK20SP hits a sweet spot for established shops: fully automatic control, small-shop footprint, and the kind of reliability you need when you’re churning out hundreds of shirts a week. If you’ve outgrown your manual press but aren’t ready to go full factory yet, this is your machine. Period.
