- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Manual Flat Presses
Manual flat presses permanently transfer your designs onto textiles and flat materials via manual or magnet-assisted operation. This gives you a professional transfer result even without a compressed-air connection. Whether swing-arm or clamshell mechanism – with the right manual flat press you reliably cover your individual production needs.
With manual flat presses, the right opening mechanism for your workflow is what counts, in order to enable efficient and ergonomic working. In the Manual Flat Presses category, Print Equipment offers you both swing-arm and clamshell models for your needs. In the Manual Flat Presses category you'll find the right press for your workflow.
What defines manual flat presses?
Manual flat presses transfer designs using heat and pressure, with the press being opened and closed by hand or magnet-assisted. A suitable opening mechanism is decisive for efficient and ergonomic working without a compressed-air connection.
The typical use of a manual 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 is closed via swing arm or clamshell mechanism
- Once the pressing time has elapsed, the design is firmly bonded to the material
Manual flat presses thus ideally complement our Flat Presses category and are a sensible addition to our Transfer Presses category.
Why manual flat presses are indispensable
Manual flat presses play an important role for getting started in professional transfer production. Only with a suitable manual press can a reliable and durable result be achieved even without a compressed-air connection.
The most important advantages include:
- No compressed-air connection needed: Operation via the power connection alone
- Ergonomic operation: Swing-arm or clamshell mechanism depending on the model
- High contact pressure: Up to 590 g/cm² with our swing-arm models. Your individual transfer material is decisive for the choice.
- Long warranty periods: Up to 3 years on the press and 10 years on the heating element
- Ideal for professional daily production: Popular with businesses doing one-off production and smaller series
This makes manual flat presses indispensable both for getting started and for demanding one-off production.
Which mechanisms are there?
In the Manual Flat Presses category, both swing-arm and clamshell presses with quick-release lock are available to you.
Swing-arm presses
Our swing-arm presses SEFA ROTEX-FIRST and SEFA ROTEX-ONE-V5-PE open to the side via a swing arm and give you free access to the pressing area.
Typical characteristics are:
- ROTEX-FIRST with pressing area 40×50cm, temperature range up to 230°C and a maximum material thickness of 17mm
- ROTEX-ONE-V5-PE with Lift-Turn-Fix technology and an extended maximum material thickness of up to 30mm
- Both models with a contact pressure of up to 590 g/cm² and including a Nomex cover
This makes our swing-arm presses ideal for ergonomic working with free access to the pressing area.
Clamshell presses with quick-release lock
Our clamshell presses SEFA CLAM-PRO-V5 and SEFA CLAM-ONE-V5 work with a space-saving folding mechanism.
They are particularly suitable for:
- CLAM-PRO-V5 with electromagnetic automatic opening, manual closing and quick-release lock
- CLAM-ONE-V5 with fully manual opening and closing as a more compact variant
- Both models with pressing area 40×50cm, temperature range 0–220°C and including a Nomex cover
With our clamshell presses you thus find the matching addition for space-saving working.
Our manual flat press range at a glance
In Print Equipment's Manual Flat Presses category you'll find swing-arm and clamshell presses for your transfer workflow.
For getting started, we also stock the compact, angle-opening PECKER transfer press with a pressing area of 38×38cm – ideal for smaller formats and for beginning in transfer production.
Typical advantages:
- Different mechanisms: Swing-arm, clamshell and angle-opening available
- Renowned manufacturer: SEFA among others in the range
Our manual flat press range is thus a sensible addition if you want to take care of a reliable start in transfer production.
What to look out for when buying a manual flat press
If you want to buy a manual flat press, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Opening mechanism: Choose between swing arm and clamshell depending on your workflow
- Material thickness: Make sure the maximum material thickness is sufficient for your target material
- Contact pressure: Check the pressure regulation for an even transfer result
- Pressing area: Choose the size to match your predominant target material
- Space requirements: Consider the dimensions of the press when open
The right selection ensures that you work reliably and ergonomically in your transfer production.
Manual flat presses for different applications
Depending on workflow and target material, the demands on your manual flat press vary considerably. While swing-arm presses offer particularly free access to the pressing area, clamshell presses score with a space-saving design.
The choice of the right mechanism therefore depends strongly on how much space you have available and how you are used to working. For getting started, many customers first rely on a compact, angle-opening press and later expand with a swing-arm or clamshell model.
Buy manual flat presses at Print Equipment
If you want to buy a manual flat press, at Print Equipment you'll find swing-arm and clamshell models as well as a compact entry-level press. From getting started to demanding one-off production, we offer you suitable solutions for your workflow.
In the Manual Flat Presses category you'll find our range as well as further categories in the Flat Presses category, such as our transfer 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.