This device utilizes compressed air to exert the force necessary for transferring designs onto various materials like fabric, metal, and ceramic. Heat, combined with this pressure, allows for permanent adhesion of designs created through methods such as screen printing, sublimation, and heat transfer vinyl. For instance, a custom logo can be permanently affixed to a t-shirt using this process.
Automated, consistent pressure delivery offers significant advantages over manual or hydraulic presses, resulting in higher production rates and uniform quality. This technology has revolutionized industries requiring high-volume, personalized products, from apparel manufacturing to promotional item creation. The development of air-powered presses built upon earlier, less precise methods, enabling faster, more efficient, and cost-effective production.