Automatic Release Without a Compressor From the digital knight DK20A
Tired of opening the press after every cycle? The 16x20 AUTO clamshell releases at the end of the digital timing cycle, giving you semi-automatic, air operated performance without a compressor. You also gain a hover setting for curing, precise digital controls, and open access that makes loading shirts easier.
- Auto-release: Opens on its own at the end of the digital timing cycle, no compressor needed.
- Hover setting: Lower the handle without fully clamping to hold the platen above the work for curing.
- Temperature control: Digital adjustment from 32°-600°F with +-2°F accuracy, switchable between °C and °F.
- Timing: Automatic digital timer plus a dual pre-press timer.
- Presets: 70 programmable settings for repeatable results.
- Pressure reference: Digital Pressure Bar Graph display.
- Loading access: Wide rear opening and raised platen back keep hands clear while loading shirts.
- Drape space: Frame design allows shirts to slide over the table with open room around and beneath it.
- Footprint: 26"D x 14"W counter space, suited to tighter work areas.
- Weight: 103 Lbs, offering more portability than swingaway presses.
- Tables: All-Thread™ design supports instantly interchangeable, rotatable tables in various sizes.
- Build: Solid steel welded frame with a Teflon-coated 3/4" thick heat platen and SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology.
- Warranty: Lifetime coverage on the heat platen, 5 years on the frame, 3 years on the controller, 1 year on parts, plus free lifetime tech support.
- Electrical: 1800W / 15A / 110V, with a 220V option (currently unavailable) for an added $35.
Hands Free Cycle Finishing With the Digital Knight DK20A Auto Clamshell Press
This AUTO-RELEASE “Pop-Up” model adapts the company’s largest manual clamshell with automatic opening. Close the press normally, and it releases when the digital timing cycle ends.
Need to cure material without applying full pressure? Lower the handle without fully clamping the machine to activate the HOVER setting. The platen remains above the work during the timed curing period, then releases automatically.
Precise Controls on the Digital Knight DK20A Clamshell Heat Press
Digital controls help you repeat pressing settings while keeping temperature, time, and pressure information easy to read.
- Temperature control: Fully digital adjustment across a 32°-600°F range
- Accurate readings: Temperature readout accuracy of +-2°F with selectable °C or °F display
- Cycle timing: Automatic digital timer and dual pre-press timer
- Pressure reference: Digital Pressure Bar Graph
- Saved settings: 70 programmable presets
- Alarm selection: User-selectable end-of-cycle alarms
- Production tracking: Records the number of pressing cycles completed
Open Loading Access With the Digital Knight DK20A 16x20 Heat Press
The clamshell opens to expose the lower table, while the rear of the heat platen rises above and away from the loading area. Its wide rear opening keeps your hands away from the heated platen during loading.
The frame lets you slide shirts over the table with open drape space around and beneath the loading area. Its 26"D x 14"W counter footprint suits work areas where space is limited, while the 103 Lbs weight supports users who need portability and mobility.
Solid Construction in the Geo Knight & Co Inc DK20A Clamshell Heat Press
A solid steel welded framework supports repeated pressing, while SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater technology distributes heat through the Teflon-coated 3/4" thick heat platen.
Warranty coverage includes:
- FREE LIFETIME Tech Support!
- Lifetime warranty on heat platen
- 5-year warranty on frame
- 3-year warranty on controller
- 1 year warranty on parts
Interchangeable Tables and Suggested Accessories
The All-Thread™ table loading design accepts instantly interchangeable and rotatable tables. Smaller tables are available for jobs that require a reduced pressing area.
Suggested accessory options include:
- DKP-1620BHT, DK20/A/S/SP 16 X 20 Bottom Heat & Control
- DKP-1416BHT, DK20/A/S/SP 14 X 16 Bottom Heat & Control
- DKA-STAND, DK Universal Stand
- CTW-1620, 16x20 Teflon Bottom Table Wrap w/ elastic corners
- CHW-1620, 16x20 Teflon Top Heater Wrap w/ elastic corners
- TRM-SM1620, 16x20 Teflon Sheet
- DKP-1012TBL, DK 10 x 12 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-1214TBL, DK 12 X 14 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-1416TBL, DK 14 X 16 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-1320TBL, DK 13 X 20 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-SLV3TBL, DK 3½" SLEEVE TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-SLV5TBL, DK 5" SLEEVE TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-CAPBILL, DK CAP BILL TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-KOOZIE, DK KOOZIE CAN COOLER TABLE - ALL-THREAD STYLE
- DKP-SHOE, DK SHOE TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-33TBL, DK 3½ X 3½ TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-35TBL, DK 3½ X 5 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-68TBL, DK 6 X 8 TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
- DKP-8TBL, DK 8 DIA CIRCULAR TABLE - ALL THREAD STYLE
Product Specs
| Spec Name | Spec Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Clamshell Heat Press |
| SKU | DK20A |
| Price | $1650 |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Weight | 103 Lbs |
| Electrical | 1800W / 15A / 110V |
| International Electrical Option | 220V, add $35 |
| Shipping Dims | 36"L x 17"W x 16"H |
| Counter Footprint | 26"D x 14"W |
| Temperature Range | 32°-600°F |
| Temperature Readout Accuracy | +-2°F |
| Heat Platen | Teflon-coated 3/4" thick heat platen |
| Programmable Presets | 70 |