DTG Platens
Platens hold your textile securely and precisely in place on the print table of your DTG system during the printing process. This ensures a precise, distortion-free print image from the first to the last color layer. Whether a small-format chest print or a larger design – with the right platen you work precisely and reliably.
With platens, the right format is what counts in order to guarantee optimal fixing of your textile. In the DTG Platens category, Print Equipment offers you suitable accessories for your needs. In the DTG Platens category you'll find the right solution for your direct printing workflow.
What defines DTG platens?
DTG platens are clamping frames or holders on which the textile is stretched flat and wrinkle-free during the printing process. A precisely fitting fixing is decisive for a precise and sharp-edged print image.
The typical use of a platen is clearly structured:
- The textile is stretched flat and wrinkle-free on the platen
- The platen is inserted into the DTG printing system
- Printing takes place precisely on the fixed textile surface
- After printing, the finished design is removed without distortion
DTG platens thus ideally complement your DTG printing systems and are a sensible addition to our DTG accessories.
Why the right platen is indispensable
The right platen plays an important role for a precise and repeatable print result. Only with secure fixing can a sharp-edged design be achieved without distortion.
The most important advantages include:
- Precise fixing: The textile stays flat and wrinkle-free throughout the entire printing process
- Sharp-edged print image: A stable support prevents distortion and blurring in the design
- Suitable format: Matched to different print sizes and types of textile. Your individual design format is decisive for the choice.
- Efficient workflow: Quick changeover between different platens in daily operations
- Ideal for professional operation: Popular with businesses with varied print jobs
This makes the right platen indispensable both for small-format designs and for large-area prints.
Which formats are available?
Depending on the design size, different platens are available to you.
Clamping frame 15 x 15 cm
The clamping frame in 15 x 15 cm format is designed as a DTG platen specifically for small-format designs.
Typical characteristics are:
- Compact format for small-format print designs
- Precisely fitting fixing for a precise, distortion-free print image
- Easy changeover between different print jobs
This makes this clamping frame ideally suited for small-format designs such as chest prints, logos or children's textiles.
Platens for different formats
Depending on the design size and type of textile, platens of different sizes are used in DTG printing, so that you always have the right fixing.
They are especially suited for:
- Small-format designs on the chest or sleeve area
- Large-area designs on the front or back of a textile
- Flexible changeover between different print jobs in day-to-day operations
This way, depending on the design size, you find the right platen for your individual workflow.
Our DTG Platens range at a glance
In Print Equipment's DTG Platens category you'll find suitable clamping frames for different design formats.
Typical advantages:
- Precise fixing: For a sharp-edged, distortion-free print image
- Suitable formats: Matched to different design sizes
Our DTG Platens range is thus a sensible addition if you want to take care of precise textile fixing in the DTG area.
What to look out for when buying a DTG platen
If you want to buy a platen for your DTG printer, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Format: Look for a size that matches your design
- Compatibility: Make sure that the platen fits your specific printing system
- Fixing: Look for secure, wrinkle-free stretching of the textile
- Changeover frequency: Plan for several formats if you have varied jobs
- Build quality: Look for robust, durable workmanship
The right selection ensures that you work precisely and reliably with your DTG printer.
DTG platens for different applications
Depending on the design size, the requirements for your platen vary considerably. While the 15 x 15 cm clamping frame is ideal for small-format designs, larger platens ensure secure fixing for large-area prints.
The choice of the right format therefore depends strongly on which design sizes predominate in your business. For a flexible workflow, many businesses rely on several platens in different formats in order to switch quickly between different jobs.
Buy DTG platens at Print Equipment
If you want to buy a platen for your DTG printer, you'll find suitable clamping frames for precise textile fixing at Print Equipment. From the compact format for small-format designs to further sizes, we offer you reliable solutions for your workflow.
In the DTG Platens category you'll find our range as well as further categories in the DTG category, such as our DTG accessories. This way you get all components for your direct printing workflow from a single source.
In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right platen. This lets you complement your workflow in a targeted way and work successfully in the long term.