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HI,
Logobear have used Adkins for decades and think they are great.
We are wanting to get an pneumatic, - and looking for any suggestions.
Adkins & Insta do solid machines, - but at a cost.
Geo Kights look better priced, but are they any good?
Finally, - are they noisey when they release? - We have a silent compressor, but wonder about the noise of the press when it releases
Any thoughts.
Thanks
Phil
I have asked on various groups regarding pneumatic presses and also dual platen ones and no one seems to respond which presumably means not many people have them.
I think I am going to bite the bullet and get something soon though as I think there are major benefits in them when you are pressing very high volume.
I am thinking of dipping my toe with the one from Signworld which is only a grand which is a pretty darn good price in my opinion.
Social, thanks for feedback. My concern with anything other than a major manufacturer is the quality & evenness of the heat.
This is most important for laser transfere, especially no weed / wow etc....
Seems that Stahlls, Adkins, Insta, and Geo Knights are the only ones recommended for such ....
OK
Firstly, I think WOW has come along way these days. The reason I say that is because the central spindle on my Adkins snapped about 8 months ago. I grabbed a cheap one off Signworld to keep the vest business going. That was 8 months ago, but it is such a corker of a machine that I still haven't fixed the Adkins. Wow, T-One, TTC etc etc are all put through the cheap press without any issues.
Secondly, not sure if you have seen or not, but there is a new heat press been released that is specifically for laser transfers. I think it is only in the states at the moment, I will try and see if I can find the video of it as they pressed about 5 or so dark garment transfers all in one hit.
Made by Secabo and it is called THE BEAST
https://www.facebook.com/art.affirm/...9641856409772/
Not sure if you can see the above video or not
Is the Pressmech pneumatic as good their regular press? It (and the Stahls Air fusion) are the only two that seem to have a truely 'threadable' base, where you can get the shirt completely over the platen. I can get right down to a ladies XS onto my 38 x 50 Pressmech platen, which is my main criterium.
I've been looking for dual platens. The Pressmech looks a bit cock-eyed with the platens 90 degrees apart - any one used it? The other dual platen press with a 'threadable' base is the Stahls, but at £6200 + vat is too much.
The Sefa full auto looks mighty, but the c-shaped part that supposedly makes the base 'threadable' isn't enough to get very small sizes onto the press. at £4900 + vat it would need to be perfect.
This looks interesting, for someone who had the space, but I would want to see it working.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/columbia-...8AAOSw3EVbK7np
Off topic slightly, but can I ask if you have a link for one of the cheap but good ones from Signworld please? Had a google but can't seem to find it. Thanks.
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Off topic slightly, but can I ask if you have a link for one of the cheap but good ones from Signworld please? Had a google but can't seem to find it. Thanks.
The reason i can not give you a link to a good machine is because I have not tested any of them myself so it would not be appropriate for me to give recommendations. I can say that Signzworld are a reputable supplier and should be able to guide you to the one that is best suited.
If all you are asking for is their website, then it's https://signzworld.co.uk/
Good luck!
When you said "I grabbed a cheap one off Signworld to keep the vest business going." I just wondered which one? Thanks
Aha, that was just a semi auto, not a pneumatic.
Just had a quick look and it is not on their site anymore though.
In the end I decided to stick with Adkins
https://aadkins.com/product/omega-1000/
Arrives tomorrow.
Same plattens as the beta maxi, - but a lot more room under, so 'semi threadable'
Keep us informed how you get on with that press - looks impressive. There is not a lot of information arouind one twin platen presses so every little helps.
Thought I would give an update after a week.
Everyone loves it! - given the name 'Hercules' - and just wonderful to use.
Twin platens can really speed up larger jobs, - and now everyone in the shop can be consistent.
While being a whole lot BIGGER, - it actually doesn't take up any more space than an Adkins beta maxi - or any other swing away, in fact, there actually seems to be more space around, as you can put media under, or even on top of, and fasten instructions to the head with a magnet.
Looks like a beast too !
Good to hear.How easy is it to thread smaller size t-shirts onto the base?