From busy city studios to remote production floors, sublimation printing has become the go-to method for creating high-quality, custom clothing. As demand grows, so does the need for equipment that can keep up. For businesses that are truly serious about sublimation, the Heatware 12 kilowatt open drum oil roller heat press from AM.CO.ZA stands in a league of its own.
This industrial-grade machine is built for volume, consistency, and long-term reliability. Weighing in at around one ton, it’s a solid, state-of-the-art workhorse designed specifically for professional sublimation wear production.
Designed for Roll-to-Roll Production
One of the standout features of the Heatware oil roller press is its ability to handle entire rolls of material in a single session. With dedicated take-up and feeder stations for both sublimation paper and fabric, the system is designed to maintain consistent tension and smooth material flow from start to finish.
Specialised air-pressure expansion rollers ensure maximum levelling, helping to prevent creases, misalignment, or uneven transfers — common frustrations in high-volume sublimation environments.
Consistent Heat, Perfect Results
The open drum oil system allows the drum to fill completely with oil, ensuring even and stable heat distribution across the entire blanket. This uniform heat is critical for achieving consistent colour transfer and avoiding hot or cold spots that can ruin a production run.
Sensors positioned on either side of the blanket constantly monitor alignment, keeping everything running straight throughout operation. A built-in disc skewering system adds another layer of automatic alignment, so the machine stays accurate without constant manual adjustment.
Efficient, Safe, and Power Smart
Despite its industrial power, the Heatware 12kW press is designed with efficiency and safety in mind. It takes approximately 50 minutes to reach its operating temperature of 220°C, and about an hour to cool down once production is complete.
During the cool-down cycle, the drum automatically stops rotating at 95°C, allowing the machine to be safely switched off. In standby mode, it consumes just 50 watts, making it impressively power-efficient for a machine of this size and capability.
A True Sublimation Workhorse
Reliable, powerful, and surprisingly efficient, the Heatware 12kW open drum oil roller heat press is built for businesses that need consistent results at scale. It’s the kind of machine that doesn’t just support production — it elevates it.
For anyone ready to take their sublimation operation to the next level, AM.CO.ZA invites you to see the Heatware press in action. A visit says more than specs ever could. Simply contact the sales team to book an appointment and experience what serious sublimation equipment looks like firsthand.
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