- Efficient production: Two platens enable short cycle times and optimum productivity.
- Automatic heating head change: Enables efficient switching between the two platens.
- Flexible press cycle activation: Operate via foot pedal, start buttons or automatic mode.
- Maximum flexibility: Quick Release System for fast platen changes.
- Under €2,000. Sefa quality at an accessible entry price – no compromises on build quality or durability.
- 590 g/cm² press pressure. Even force for flex, sublimation, DTF transfer and more – on textiles and rigid substrates.
- Up to 230 °C. High maximum temperature for demanding transfer applications – electronically held precise to ±1 %.
- Consistent temperature & 3 programmes. Quick changeover between materials – with dual timer and energy-saving mode.
- 10-year heating element warranty. Long-lasting and reliable – with full Sefa warranty from day one. Made in France.
- Enhanced operating comfort: Slide-out lower platen for ergonomic positioning outside the heating area.
- Intelligent control: SEFA touchscreen with programmable presets for fast switching between different applications.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for textiles and many rigid substrates, as well as DTF, flex, flock, sublimation and screen print transfers.
- Efficient workflows: Quick Release System, multi-timer, production counter and ECO mode support productive day-to-day operation.
- Efficient production workflows: Ideal for medium to high production volumes.
- Space-saving design: Automatically extending lower platen for ergonomic operation with a minimal footprint.
- Precise temperature control: Multi-zone temperature measurement with an accuracy of ±1 °C.
- Maximum flexibility: Quick Release System for fast platen changes.
- Large transfer area: 64 × 54 cm for oversized textiles and versatile transfer applications.
- Material clearance up to 45 mm: Ideal for particularly thick textiles and rigid substrates.
- Pneumatic opening system: Comfortable operation and consistent, repeatable transfer results.
- Precise temperature control: Multi-zone temperature measurement with an accuracy of ±1 °C.
- Efficient production: Two platens enable short cycle times and optimum productivity.
- Manually movable heating head: Quick changeover between the two platens.
- Safe operation: The press cycle is conveniently started using two start buttons.
- Maximum flexibility: Quick Release System for fast platen changes.
- Compact design for small production runs: Space-saving clamshell heat press for professional transfer applications.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for textiles and many rigid substrates, as well as DTF, flex, flock, sublimation and screen print transfers.
- Comfortable operation: Electromagnetic auto-open function helps prevent over-pressing and makes everyday production easier.
- Precise transfer results: PID temperature control and three programmable presets ensure consistent and repeatable results.
- Large transfer area: 85 × 65 cm for large-format textiles and a wide range of transfer applications.
- Consistent pressure distribution: Dual pneumatic cylinders ensure even pressing results across the entire transfer area.
- Two concentric heating zones: Provide uniform heat distribution for consistent, repeatable transfer results.
- Maximum material thickness of 45 mm: Ideal for particularly thick textiles and rigid substrates.
- Extra-large transfer area: 125 × 85 cm for workpieces up to 120 × 80 cm – ideal for particularly large-format textiles and rigid substrates.
- Consistent pressure and even heat distribution: Dual pneumatic cylinders and two independent concentric heating zones ensure reliable, repeatable transfer results.
- User-friendly operation: Wide pull-out lower platen, automatic opening and closing, and an intuitive touchscreen control.
- Maximum material thickness of 45 mm: Ideal for particularly thick textiles and rigid substrates.
- Efficient production: Two platens enable short cycle times and optimum productivity.
- Membrane technology: Ensures consistent transfer results on garments with zips, buttons, seams or pockets.
- Automatic heating head change: Enables efficient switching between the two platens.
- Flexible press cycle activation: Operate via foot pedal, start buttons or automatic mode.
- Maximum flexibility: Quick Release System for fast platen changes.
- Efficient production workflows: Ideal for medium to high production volumes.
- Space-saving design: Manually extending lower platen for ergonomic operation with a minimal footprint.
- Precise temperature control: Multi-zone temperature measurement with an accuracy of ±1 °C.
- Maximum flexibility: Quick Release System for fast platen changes.
Flat Presses – Powerful Presses for Textile Printing
Flat presses permanently transfer your designs onto textiles and other flat materials with exact temperature, pressure and time. This gives you a professional and long-lasting transfer result in your production. Whether manual one-off production or pneumatic series production – with the right flat press you reliably cover your individual production needs.
With flat presses, the right drive type for your production volume is what counts, in order to achieve an efficient and reproducible result. In the Flat Presses category, Print Equipment offers you manual & semi-automatic as well as pneumatic & large-format models for your needs. In the Flat Presses category you'll find the right press for your workflow.
What defines flat presses?
Flat presses permanently transfer designs onto flat materials such as textiles using heat and pressure. A suitable drive type is decisive for an efficient result matched to your production volume.
The typical use of a flat press is clearly structured:
- The textile or flat material is positioned in an exact fit on the pressing area
- Temperature, contact pressure and pressing time are matched to the respective transfer material
- Depending on the model, the press opens and closes manually, magnet-assisted or pneumatically
- Once the pressing time has elapsed, the design is firmly bonded to the material
Flat presses thus ideally complement our Transfer Presses category and are a sensible addition to our DTF category.
Why flat presses are indispensable
Flat presses play an important role for a durable, professional transfer result on textiles and flat materials. Only with exactly set temperature, pressure and time can a reliable and long-lasting print image be achieved.
The most important advantages include:
- Precise process control: Exact temperature, pressure and time settings for a reproducible result
- Scalable drive types: From manual one-off production to pneumatic series production
- Different pressing areas: From compact to large-format versions. Your individual production volume is decisive for the choice.
- Lasting durability: A firmly bonded, long-lasting transfer result
- Ideal for professional daily production: Popular with businesses with varying throughput
This makes flat presses indispensable both for the small workshop and for continuous series production.
Which drive types are there?
In the Flat Presses category, both manual & semi-automatic and pneumatic & large-format models are available to you.
Manual & semi-automatic flat presses
Our manual & semi-automatic flat presses work with one pressing area and are opened by hand or magnet-assisted.
Typical characteristics are:
- PECKER (SKU START-SFS-MA-38) with angled opening, pressing area 38×38cm, temperature range 0–220°C
- SEFA ROTEX-FIRST with swing-arm opening, pressing area 40×50cm, temperature range up to 230°C
- Further manual and semi-automatic versions such as clamshell and magnet-assisted swing-arm models with pressing areas of 40×50cm
This makes our manual & semi-automatic flat presses ideal for one-off production and smaller series.
Pneumatic & large-format flat presses
Our pneumatic & large-format flat presses are compressed-air-operated and particularly suited to efficient series production.
They are particularly suitable for:
- Double-platen models with two pressing areas of 40×50cm each for a continuous production flow
- Sliding-table models with automatic or manual extension of the pressing area
- Large-format presses with pressing areas up to 125×85cm for particularly large target materials
With our pneumatic & large-format flat presses you thus find the matching addition for your production volume.
Our flat press range at a glance
In Print Equipment's Flat Presses category you'll find manual & semi-automatic as well as pneumatic & large-format models from renowned manufacturers such as Secabo and SEFA.
Typical advantages:
- Wide choice of models: From the compact entry-level press to the large-format press
- Scalable drive types: Available as manual, semi-automatic and pneumatic
Our flat press range is thus a sensible addition if you want to take care of a reliable and durable transfer process on textiles and flat materials.
What to look out for when buying a flat press
If you want to buy a flat press, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Pressing area: Choose the size to match your predominant target material
- Drive type: Decide between manual, semi-automatic and pneumatic versions depending on production volume
- Temperature range: Make sure the temperature range is sufficient for your transfer material
- Contact pressure: Check the pressure regulation for an even transfer result
- Power supply: Note the required electrical and compressed-air connections, especially for pneumatic and large-format presses
The right selection ensures that you work reliably and durably in your textile production.
Flat presses for different applications
Depending on production volume and target material, the demands on your flat press vary considerably. While manual & semi-automatic flat presses are ideal for one-off production and smaller series, pneumatic & large-format flat presses enable a consistently efficient flow at higher throughput or with particularly large target materials.
The choice of the right press therefore depends strongly on how high your production volume is and which formats you predominantly print. For a growing business, many customers first rely on a manual flat press and later expand with a pneumatic model for series production.
Buy flat presses at Print Equipment
If you want to buy a flat press, at Print Equipment you'll find manual, semi-automatic, pneumatic and large-format models from renowned manufacturers. From one-off production to series production, we offer you suitable solutions for your workflow.
In the Flat Presses category you'll find our range as well as further categories in the Transfer Presses category, such as our mug presses. This way you get all components for your transfer workflow from a single source.
In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right press. This lets you optimize your workflow in a targeted way and work successfully in the long term.