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Commercial Heat Press 20" x 16" Twin Automatic Digital Swing Away

Vendor: George Knight & Co SKU: DK20SP

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Overview

The DK20SPT is a twin-station, dual-shuttle version of the DK20SP, designed to significantly improve production speed and operator efficiency. With two interchangeable All-Thread™ bottom tables, the DK20SPT allows one station to be loaded or unloaded while the other is actively pressing, minimizing downtime between cycles.

Built with the same digital control system, 16" x 20" platen size, and solid welded steel frame as the single-table DK20SP, this unit offers automatic push-button operation, precise temperature and timing control, and up to 3,000 lbs of pneumatic pressure (air compressor required). Each platen accommodates materials up to 2" thick and maintains consistent pressure with SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology.

Ideal for high-volume shops, the DK20SPT provides a practical midrange solution between heavy-duty manual presses such as the DK20/DK20S and fully automated shuttle systems like Geo Knight's 394 Factory Press. Its dual-station layout is engineered for increased output without expanding the machine's footprint or sacrificing control.

Specifications 
Weight : 270 lbs
Electrical : 1800W / 15A / 120V
Air Compressor Required (min) : 7 gal, 1 cfm, 100 psi, 1/4" line
Print Area : 20"H x 16"W
Shipping Dimensions : 32"L x 40"W x 24"H
Vendor : George Knight & Co
SKU : DK20SPT

 

Features 
  • Dual-shuttle loading tables—press one, prep the other, repeat

  • Air-operated swing-away platen (16" x 20") with push-button activation

  • Delivers up to 3,000 lbs of pneumatic pressure (compressor required)

  • TWIN All-Thread™ table loading design for fast, ergonomic shirt setup

  • Fully digital temperature control (32°–600°F), accurate to ±2°F

  • Dual pre-press timers + end-of-cycle alarms for complete cycle management

  • 70 programmable presets for fast switching between materials and workflows

  • Interchangeable bottom platens for flexibility across job types

  • Accommodates materials up to 2" thick—great for rigid or layered blanks

  • SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heating element for fast, consistent heat

  • Solid steel welded frame + Teflon-coated platen for long-term reliability

  • Press cycle counter helps you track production and maintenance with ease

Warranty
  • FREE LIFETIME Tech Support!
  • Lifetime warranty on heat platen
  • 5-year warranty on frame
  • 3-year warranty on controller
  • 1 year warranty on parts
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Success Starts with the Right Press

Success Starts with the Right Press

If you’re at the point where your shop’s bottleneck is the heat press itself then it’s time for a serious upgrade. The DK20SPT Industrial Heat Press Machine is everything the standard DK20SP is... but multiplied. With twin shuttle tables, this machine lets you press on one station while loading up the next, cutting your idle time and supercharging your daily output.

This isn’t a tweak. It’s a total shift in production rhythm.

Imagine this: instead of waiting for the platen to rise so you can load the next shirt, you're already unloading one side and setting up the next. Your press never sits still. Neither does your operator. The result? More shirts per hour, fewer workflow interruptions, and smoother shift operations that actually feel productive, not chaotic.

At its core, this is still the same trusted system as the DK20SP: push-button automation, a 16" x 20" swing-away platen, and fully digital control over temperature, time, and pressure. With up to 3,000 lbs of air-driven force (compressor required), you’re getting factory-grade consistency but on a footprint that fits in the average shop.

And like all Digital Knight machines, the DK20SPT gives you full customizability: 70 programmable presets, dual pre-press timers, and that rock-solid ±2°F temp accuracy you can rely on when you’re pushing through large batches with delicate materials.

Let’s not forget about the build: solid steel welded framework, Teflon-coated ¾" platen, and SuperCoil-Microwinding™ tech all come standard. The interchangeable All-Thread™ bottom platens make job swaps easy, and the dual-table setup makes everything feel twice as fast—even with the same team.

Bottom line? If your production runs are outgrowing your current setup, but you’re not ready to make the leap to a factory-scale shuttle system, the DK20SPT is your perfect middle ground. It’s what happens when intelligent design meets industrial durability, and most importantly, it moves at the speed your business deserves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The timer does not start when I close the heat platen, or the timer does not reset when I open the press up.
  • There are several probable causes for this. The timer is activated by a micro-tilt sensor stuck to the pressure arm.
  • First: When the head of the machine is opened, the tilt sensor needs to be tilted slightly upward to signal the controller to stop/reset. When the head of the machine is closed, the timer sensor needs to be tilted downward (towards the floor) to signal the controller to start counting.
  • Second: Check the wire connection from the tilt sensor into the control panel. The timer and pressure signals go to a small black 6-pin connector on the top of the circuit board in the control box. Check to make sure this is firmly seated and plugged into the board.
The control displays “Err” when it first comes on, and I cannot set the temperature or use the press.

The “Err” message will display if the heating signal from the platen has been cut off, interrupted, or the heating sensor has failed.

First, check the lime green temperature connector that plugs into the digital control. At the top of the controller, there is a green connector that plugs in with two small wires. This is the temperature sensor wire. Check to make sure it is properly seated.

If, after unplugging and plugging the lime green connector, the “Err” message still appears, unplug the green connector and remove the two tiny wires from the lime green plug. Cut them back 1/4”, strip them so they have new connections, and reconnect them to the lime green plug so they are screwed in tightly and cannot pull out. Plug the green plug back in and turn the press on.

I press the keys on the keypad, and there is no sound or response from the controller.

Check the connection of the keypad to the controller. This is inside the top panel.

  1. Unplug the power cord.
  2. Remove the two screws in between the clamp/linkage that hold down the top panel.
  3. Carefully lift the panel up and look inside at the digital controller.

The keypad connector passes in through the top panel. It should wind around the first circuit board and be seated fully into the connector. Check the black keypad connector that plugs into the circuit board to see if it has pulled apart. Also check the area where the keypad connects to the front membrane to see if the leads have been damaged. The membrane keypad may need to be replaced.

The gas springs are not lifting the head as easily as when the press was new, or the gas springs have lost their pressure.

After a large volume of use over an extended period of many pressing cycles, the gas springs will slowly lose their original force.

These hydraulic lifter springs are extremely easy to replace, and are surprisingly similar in cost—or even lower—than conventional mechanical springs. Contact the factory for replacement gas springs if the machine is no longer able to keep the platen open. Note: The gas springs must have the silver rod face down, and the black tube face up.

The press has shut off and will not come back on after checking the power cord.

Test for power coming from the back side of the power cord inlet socket. Then, test for power coming from the back side of the on/off switch. Finally, test for power coming to the end of the black and white wires that run from the on/off switch into the control board.

This will help narrow down which power-handling component needs replacement. The RPK-DKPWR is a common replacement kit that includes all these components.

I pressed a transfer upside down. The inks and transfer material have burned onto the heat platen.

Cool the press down. Using a non-abrasive detergent or cleaner, thoroughly scrub the heat platen surface.

Do not use an abrasive scrubber or a pad that will scratch the Teflon coating of the platen. If you're still unable to remove the transfer material, obtain Teflon heater block cleaner from the factory.

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Overview

The DK20SPT is a twin-station, dual-shuttle version of the DK20SP, designed to significantly improve production speed and operator efficiency. With two interchangeable All-Thread™ bottom tables, the DK20SPT allows one station to be loaded or unloaded while the other is actively pressing, minimizing downtime between cycles.

Built with the same digital control system, 16" x 20" platen size, and solid welded steel frame as the single-table DK20SP, this unit offers automatic push-button operation, precise temperature and timing control, and up to 3,000 lbs of pneumatic pressure (air compressor required). Each platen accommodates materials up to 2" thick and maintains consistent pressure with SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology.

Ideal for high-volume shops, the DK20SPT provides a practical midrange solution between heavy-duty manual presses such as the DK20/DK20S and fully automated shuttle systems like Geo Knight's 394 Factory Press. Its dual-station layout is engineered for increased output without expanding the machine's footprint or sacrificing control.

Specifications 
Weight : 270 lbs
Electrical : 1800W / 15A / 120V
Air Compressor Required (min) : 7 gal, 1 cfm, 100 psi, 1/4" line
Print Area : 20"H x 16"W
Shipping Dimensions : 32"L x 40"W x 24"H
Vendor : George Knight & Co
SKU : DK20SPT

 

Features 
  • Dual-shuttle loading tables—press one, prep the other, repeat

  • Air-operated swing-away platen (16" x 20") with push-button activation

  • Delivers up to 3,000 lbs of pneumatic pressure (compressor required)

  • TWIN All-Thread™ table loading design for fast, ergonomic shirt setup

  • Fully digital temperature control (32°–600°F), accurate to ±2°F

  • Dual pre-press timers + end-of-cycle alarms for complete cycle management

  • 70 programmable presets for fast switching between materials and workflows

  • Interchangeable bottom platens for flexibility across job types

  • Accommodates materials up to 2" thick—great for rigid or layered blanks

  • SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heating element for fast, consistent heat

  • Solid steel welded frame + Teflon-coated platen for long-term reliability

  • Press cycle counter helps you track production and maintenance with ease

Warranty
  • FREE LIFETIME Tech Support!
  • Lifetime warranty on heat platen
  • 5-year warranty on frame
  • 3-year warranty on controller
  • 1 year warranty on parts