heat transfer machines

1963 - 2013
Clamshell Heat Transfer Machines
Swing Aways Heat Transfer Machines
Cap Heat Transfer Machines
Auto Open Heat Transfer Machines
High Heat Transfer Machines
Tagless Label Heat Transfer Machines
Mug Sublimation Systems
Heat Transfer Machines Accessories
HEAT TRANSFER MACHINES
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
HIX Corporation, located in Pittsburg, KS, has been a pioneer in the design and manufacture
of quality products for the Screen Print and Graphic Transfer Industries since 1963. HIX
Corporation was started by the Hix brothers to produce their Textile Conveyor Dryers.
Purchased in 1989, HIX has continued to expand their product line to include a full line of
Heat Transfer Machines, Screen Printers, Screen Frames, Flock Transfer Products, Industrial Ovens, and Commercial Food Equipment including Pizza and Tortilla Presses. HIX
products can be purchased worldwide through distribution networks.
HIX is a world leader in the design, development, and distribution of equipment for the Screen
Print, Industrial Dryer, and Commercial Food Equipment industries with it’s 110,000 square
foot manufacturing facility including integrated aluminum foundry, CNC mill operation, welding, metal forming, wiring, fabrication, assembly, and packaging departments.
HIX CERTIFIED GREEN
HIX MACHINES:
• Use 43% Less Electricity.
• Let Off Less Radiant Heat.
• Provide Cooler Work Areas.
• Create Lower Energy Bills.
• Lower Overall Cost.
HIX recently tested two equal machines; a stock HIX press with black
PTFE, non stick coated heat platen and one without the coating. We
hooked up a voltage meter to each to measure how much electricity
each machine uses. The non coated heat platen on our standard stock
heat press used 43% less electricity to operate than the heat press with
the Black PTFE coating! How can this be true? The answer is simple
and it’s physics!
In physics there is a phenomena called “Black Body Radiation” where
the color black not only absorbs more IR heat, it also radiates and therefore uses more heat. Science doesn’t lie; the customer and work area
around the machine will be a cooler, as well as lower air conditioning bill
will be noticed during the peak summer season.
Do you want lower energy bills? Do you want to do your part
to help the environment? The HIX Heat Transfer Machine is
the perfect solution! GO GREEN….GO HIX!
AUTO-OPENING AIR 15”x15” & 16”x20”
Automatic Presses are the pros’ choice for high volume production.
N-880D
HIX Automatic presses are top of the line. These presses are the most user friendly
in the business and are a must in any shop where production, reliability and quality
are top priorities.
N-680D/N-880D FEATURES:
●● N-880D heavy duty, even heating 16”x20” platen
●● N-680D heavy duty, even heating 15”x15” platen
●● countdown digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59
seconds)
●● full adjustable air pressure control up to 89 PSI
●● calibrated digital temperature control (up to 450°F
(232°C) displays the current temperature)
●● large opening and underside clearance for easy shirt
loading
●● long lasting pneumatic air cylinder lift system
●● automatic clamping cycle (lower handle by hand to initiate)
●● applies transfers to items up to 3/4” thick
●● CE, ETL certified to UL & CSA standards
●● European CE upon request
●● lifetime warranty on heating element
N-680D SPECS
●● 15”x15” Platen (38.1x38.1cm)
●● Box Size 41”x20”x15”
(104x51x38cm)
●● Shipping Weight 126lbs
(57kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120v) 12.5 /
1500
●● Amps/Watts (220v) 7.5 / 1560
●● Pre-press switch
●● Air Compressor and Water
Separation Trap required
N-880D SPECS
●● 16”x20” Platen (40.6x50.8cm)
●● Box Size 41”x20”x15”
(104x51x38cm)
●● Shipping Weight 137lbs
(63kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120v) 14.5 /
1750
●● Amps/Watts (220v) 10 / 2000
●● Pre-press switch
●● Air Compressor and Water
Separation Trap required
Note: In continuous use/high volume shops, use 220v presses for faster heat recovery.
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AUTO-OPENING 15”x15” & 16”x20”
Automatic Presses are the pros’ choice for high volume production.
S-650P
HIX Automatic presses are top of the line. These presses are the most user friendly in the
business and a must in any shop where production, reliability and quality are top priorities.
S-450P/S-650P FEATURES:
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S-450P SPECS
●● 15”x15” Platen (38.1x38.1 cm)
●● Box Size 33”x21”x18” (84x53x46 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 84 lbs. (39 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 12.5 / 1500
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 7.5 / 1560
S-650P SPECS
●● 16”x20” Platen (40.6x50.8 cm)
●● Box Size 33”x21”x18” (84x53x46 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 95 lbs. (44 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 14.5 / 1750
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 10 / 2000
S-650P heavy duty, even heating 16”x20” platen
S-450P heavy duty, even heating 15”x15” platen
digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
digital pressure readout (0-9 for consistent transfer pressure)
full adjustable pressure control
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F (232°C) and displays the
current temperature and time)
●● gas shock lift system
●● no air required
●● auto-release function (press automatically opens at the end of the transfer cycle due
to a proprietary mechanical latch system instead of unreliable magnetic components
or air assistance)
●● quick release mechanism allows manual override of the auto-release function
●● progressive and smooth opening feature
●● floating lower platen
●● elevated arm for tighter pressure
●● large opening and underside clearance for easy shirt loading
●● S-650P applies transfers to items up to 1/2” thick
●● S-450P applies transfers to items up to 1” thick
●● CE, ETL certified to UL & CSA standards
●● lifetime warranty on heating element
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
●● interchangeable lower platen (15” x 15” for S-650P model), 13” x 13”, and specialty
sizes for sleeves and pockets)
MANUAL CLAM SHELL 15”x15” & 16”x20”
From volume applications to small production runs, the HIX line of Clamshell Heat Transfer Machines continue to lead the industry.
HIX Clam Shell Presses have the ability to work with all commercial transfers
on the market today. Their rugged construction and dependability makes these
presses an asset in any shop. The success of the clam shell design stems from
the presses ability to maintain consistent heat and pressure over the surface of the
heat element. With demonstrated success transferring puff, foil, hot split, cold peel
and sublimation transfers.
HT-400P
HT-400P/HT-600P FEATURES:
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HT-600P heavy duty, even heating 16”x20” platen
HT-400P heavy duty, even heating 15”x15” platen
digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F
(232°C) and displays the current temperature and time
full adjustable pressure control
digital pressure readout (0-9 for consistent transfer pressure)
floating lower platen for self alignment and even pressure
elevated arm for tighter pressure
large opening and underside clearance for easy shirt loading
innovative engineered handle design provides 20% increased
pressure
rugged, durable, trouble-free
HT-600P applies transfers to items up to 1/2” thick
HT-400P applies transfers to items up to 1” thick
CE, ETL certified to UL & CSA standards
lifetime warranty on heating element
HT-400P SPECS
●● 15”x15” Platen (38.1x38.1 cm)
●● Box Size 33”x21”x18” (84x53x46 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 84 lbs. (39 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 12.5 / 1500
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 7.5 / 1560
HT-600P SPECS
Note: In continuous use/high volume shops, use 220v presses for faster heat recovery.
●● 16”x20” Platen (40.6x50.8 cm)
●● Box Size 33”x21”x18” (84x53x46 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 95 lbs. (44 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 14.5 / 1750
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 10 / 2000
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From hobbyists to small production runs, the HIX line of Swing Away Heat Transfer Machines continue to lead the industry.
HIX Swing Away Presses are ideal for sublimation transfers to items up to 1-3/4” thick depending on the model of press. Presses range in size
from the introductory hobby lite - perfect for the occasional transfer to the large format SwingMan-25 - great on large tile murals. Swing Away
Presses are designed for transfers to t-shirts, tiles, plaques, licence plates, mouse pads and more.
HOBBY SWINGAWAY PRESSES
HOBBYLITE FEATURES:
HOBBYLITE SPECS
●● 9”x12” Hobby Lite
●● calibrated temperature control adjustable up
to 400°F (204°C)
●● separate digital timer included
●● sturdy steel design is portable and lightweight
●● easy open/close
●● full adjustable pressure control
●● applies transfers to items up to 1-1/2” thick
●● heat indicating light
●● 9”x12”Platen (23x30.5 cm)
●● Box Size 20”x17”x14” (51x43x36 cm)
●● Shipping weight 29 lbs. (14 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 7 / 850
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 3.5 / 850
ANALOG SWINGAWAY PRESSES
SWINGMAN-15/20E FEATURES: SWINGMAN-15 SPECS
●● 15”X15” SwingMan-15 heavy duty, even
heating
●● 16”X20” SwingMan-20E heavy duty, even
heating
●● calibrated temperature control adjustable
up to 400°F (204°C)
●● separate digital timer included
●● sturdy steel design is portable and lightweight
●● easy open/close
●● full adjustable pressure control
●● applies transfers to items up to 1-3/4”
thick
●● heat indicating light
●● lifetime warranty on heating element
●● 15”x15” Platen (38.1x38.1 cm)
●● Box Size 28”x19”x15” (71x48x38 cm)
●● Shipping weight 68 lbs. (31 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120 Volt) 12.5 / 1500W
●● Amps/Watts (220 Volt) 7.5 / 1560W SwingMan-15
SWINGMAN-20E SPECS
●● 16” x 20” Platen (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
●● 14.5 Amps 1750 Watts (120v)
●● 10 Amps / 2000 Watts (220v)
●● Box Dimensions 33” x 21” x 18”
●● Shipping Weight 108 lbs (49 kgs)
●● UPS Shipping available
DIGITAL SWINGAWAY PRESSES
SwingMan-20E
SWINGMAN-20P/25P FEATURES:
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16”x20” SwingMan 20P heavy duty, even heating, swing away platen
20”x25” SwingMan 25P heavy duty, even heating, swing away platen
digital pressure readout (0-9 for consistent transfer pressure)
digital countdown timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F (232°C)
and displays the current temperature and time)
full adjustable pressure control
self leveling lower platen
applies to items up to 1-3/4” thick
lifetime warranty on heating element
SWINGMAN-20P SPECS
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●● 16” x 20” Platen (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
●● 14.5 Amps 1750 Watts (120v)
●● 10 Amps / 2000 Watts (220v)
●● Box Dimensions 33” x 21” x 18”
●● Shipping Weight 125 lbs (57 kgs)
●● UPS Shipping available
SWINGMAN-25P SPECS
●● 20” x 25” Platen
(50.8 x 63.5cm)
●● Crate Size 34” x 33” x 24”
(87 x 84 x 61cm)
●● 17.7 Amps 4250 Watts
●● Shipping Weight 135 lbs + Crating
Note: In continuous use/high volume shops, use 220v presses for faster heat recovery.
TWIN SWINGAWAY PRESSES
Our TWINS are designed for long cure, such as tiles and/or longer layout or graphics or designs such as
letters, numbers, rhinestones. Apply at station one, layout on station two, then reverse.
OPTIONAL
STAND
SWINGMAN-20D/25D TWIN FEATURES:
●● SwingMan 20D TWIN has a 16”x20” heavy duty, even heating,
swing away platen
●● SwingMan 25D TWIN has a 20”x25” heavy duty, even heating,
swing away platen
●● digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
●● calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F
(232°C) and displays the current temperature and time)
●● full adjustable pressure control
●● repeatable pressure settings
●● self leveling lower platens
●● applies transfers to items up to 1-3/4” thick
●● lifetime warranty on heating element
SWINGMAN-20D TWIN SPECS
●● Dual 16” x 20” Platen (40.6 x 50.8 cm x2)
●● Crate Size 49” x 43” x 35” (125 x 110 x 89 cm)
●● 14.5 Amps 1750 Watts
●● Shipping Weight 171lbs + Crating
*press not included
SWINGMAN-25D TWIN SPECS
●● Dual 20” x 25” Platen (50.8 x 63.5 cm x2)
●● Crate Size 48” x 46” x 35” (122 x 117 x 89 cm)
●● 18 Amps 4300 Watts
●● Shipping Weight 307lbs + Crating
CAP PRESS
SMALL FORMAT
FH-3000D
B-250D
Optional
Cube
Attachment
B-250D SPECS
●● 3”x5.5” Platen
(7.6x14cm)
●● Box Size 19”x16”x19”
(48x41x48 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 31lbs.
(15 kg)
●● Amps/Watts (120v) 4/450
●● Amps/Watts (220v) 2/430
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3-7/8” x 7” heat head
3”x5-1/2” lower, rubber covered platen
digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to
450°F (232°C) and displays the current temperature
and time)
●● full adjustable pressure control
●● applies all types of transfers to caps, bandannas,
pockets, collars, and more
●● bottom spring device to hold caps in place
●● easy open/close handle
●● CE, ETL certified to UL & CSA standards
●● lifetime warranty on heating element
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
●● interchangeable lower platen (youth size 2-3/4”x51/4”), ball size 3-3/4”x5-7/8”), and specialty sizes)
FH-3000D SPECS
●● 3.75”x6.25” Platen
(9.5x15.9 cm)
●● Box Size 19”x16”x19”
(48x41x48 cm)
●● Shipping Weight 26 lbs.
(12 kg)
●● Amps/Watts 4 / 450
●● Amps/Watts 2 / 430
FH-3000D FEATURES:
●● 3-7/5” x 6-1/4” standard flat attachment
●● digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
●● calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to
450°F (232°C) and displays the current temperature
and time)
●● full adjustable pressure control
●● applies all types of transfers to shirt pockets, sleeves,
cuffs, collars, bags, aprons, name badges, tiles, gloves,
and small appliqué jobs
●● easy open/close handle
●● use for quick, easy application on small or hard to reach
areas
●● CE, ETL certified to UL & CSA standards
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
●● interchangeable 3-1/2”x3-1/2” cube attachment (can be
used for cube photo displays)
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HIGH VOLUME
The HIX High Output Super Shuttle HOSS automatic press was created for high volume production applications. This press is fully automatic
with four 16”x20” alternating work stations and can produce up to 600 finished shirts per hour.
The HOSS is fully automatic, all the operator(s) needs to do is load the shirt/transfer on the pallet to the right (it cycles automatically), and
then load a shirt/transfer on the left pallet (it cycles automatically) when the right pallet returns, peel the transfer and repeat the process.
*Production formula: 6 sec. machine cycle + 6 sec. transfer time = 12 sec. total time per transfer; 12 sec. per transfer = 5 transfers per min.
x two heat heads = 10 transfers per min. = 600 transfers per hr.
HIGH OUTPUT SUPER SHUTTLE - HOSS
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●● 4 – 16”x20” Platen (40.6x50.8cm)
●● 380 Volt (10A / 3 Phase)
●● 220 Volt (30A / 1 Phase)
●● Machine: 60”Lx60”Wx50”H, 605lbs
●● Shipping/Crated: 74”Lx68”Wx55”H, 830lbs
●● 220-240 VAC, 30 amps, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz or
380 VAC, 10 amps, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz
●● Air Requirements: 100 PSI, 4 CFM, 7-8 BAR,
113 L/Min
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4 fully automatic 16”x20” platens
600 impressions an hour
dual adjustable air pressure controls
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F (232°C) and
displays the current temperature and time for each platen)
adjustable dwell timer to control transfer pressing time
automatic indexing and lower platens move automatically at the end of the
press cycle
two (optional 4) adjustable transfer holding shelves
applies transfers to items up to 1-3/4” thick
one or two person operation
emergency stop switches
60”x60” footprint
cycle start and stop switches
plug in electric and quick connect air fitting
adjustable work height
removable leg system for going through doorways
TAGLESS LABEL
Speed, durability and ease of use separate the HIX Digital R2R from all other roll label transfer presses. Designed specifically for high production application of tagless care labels, the HIX R2R has transfer times as quick as one second on a variety of fabrics. Short web paths,
tool-less web guides and quick release lower platens decrease change-over times and eliminate excessive waste. User friendly machine
controls, and a multi-color index reader ensure precise label placement. The HIX R2R easy load system requires no tools. It is the perfect
solution for your tagless applications.
ROLL TO ROLL TAGLESS LABEL PRESS - R45T
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Shipping Info:
Crate - 45”x34”x42”
Weight - 220 lbs
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4”x5” standard heat platen
4”x4” standard lower platen – allows for transfer sizes up to 3-3/4”x3-3/4”
Small footprint 16”Lx33”Wx26”H
8” O.D. max roll size
digital timer (adjustable up to 99 minutes 59 seconds)
calibrated digital temperature control (adjustable up to 450°F (232°C) and displays
the current temperature and time)
quick release – tool-less locking hub for quick change over between roll labels
over/under multi color index reader – easily adjustable to read either side of label
with teachable sensor for accurate indexing
tool-less web guides – adjust web guides quickly and easily for accurate web tracking
optical two-handed control switches – requires operator to have hands clear of heat
head when operating machine
interchangeable lower platen – quick change over of lower pad for shaped dies
air control – fully adjustable pressure range control
core-less take up reel – easily discard spent roll stock; no core, no tape, simply place
end of roll between reel fingers
emergency stop
manual/auto selection – drive selection button
jog button – for manually advancing roll transfers during set-up operations
lighted power button
ACCESSORIES
SHUTTLE ATTACHMENT
*press not included
SWINGMAN STAND
●● twin padded lower castings glide easily under
the heat head for increased pressing speed
●● for use with the air automatic N-680D and
N-880D heat transfer machines
●● significantly increases the production output
by providing two work stations
●● allows operator to layout the next product
while one is still transferring
●● easily mounts into existing holes already
drilled into the machine
●● non-stick coated pad protector required
●● Maximum substrate thickness ¼”
(For SwingMan-20/25 + TWIN Models)
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WATER
SEPARATION TRAP
●● for use with the air automatic
N-680D and N-880D heat
transfer machines
●● filters the air and keeps
the water from entering the
machine
●● helps prolong the life of the
machine
PTFE SHEETS
square steel tubing
easily assembled
4 leveling feet
ships flat: UPS
weight 24 lbs
length 35”, width 26”,
and height 32”
SPECIALTY PLATEN
●● four sided platen for heat
applied graphics to sleeves
and cuffs
PAD PROTECTOR
●● protects rubber pad from wear and stains
●● increases the life of the rubber pad
●● allows smooth movement for positioning
product and transfer
●● provides a non-sticking, easily cleaned
work surface
SHIRT SPLITTER STAND
●● HIX HT-400/600 & S-450/650
series heat press stand for
dressing shirts over lower
platen
FLAT & CUBE
ATTACHMENT
●● for use with the FH-3000D
combo, flat, or cube press
●● 3-1/2”x3-1/2” maximum
cube area
●● easily interchangeable
CAP PLATENS
●● for use with the B-250, P-250, and
B-250D cap transfer machines
●● don’t stretch or wrinkle a cap again
●● youth 2-3/4”x5-1/4”
●● golf (standard) 3”x5-1/2”
●● ball 3-3/4”x5-7/8”
CAP BLANKET
BRACKET
GAS SHOCK
OTHER ACCESSORIES
HIGH TEMP
SILICONE
ADHESIVE
HEAT
TRANSFER TAPE
DIGITAL
HAND TIMER
●● PTFE non-stick sheets in 15”x15” & 16”x20”
●● Interchangeable platens in 13”x13”, 15”x15”,
16”x20” & specialty 4-position plate
●● Pad replacement kit
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MUG OVEN & MUG WRAPS
SUBLIMATING WITH HIX “SNAP” WRAPS
For sublimation to occur, a dye needs to be heated in order to sublimate into a
gas. Pressure is needed to create a proper contact with the substrate and to
assure a detailed definition of the final image.
Mug Wrap
Traditional mug presses combine both compression and heating in one device.
The advantage of the HIX Mug Wrap is that it separates those two actions: the
wrap provides the pressure while an external source (kitchen convection oven
or industrial size SubliPro Oven) provides the heat. This avoids the accelerated
wear-and-tear on a mug press heaterband the industry is still struggling with.
To sublimate on a small scale, the use of a small kitchen-style convection oven
such as the commercially available Breville BOV-800XL works well as it can hold
4 mugs allowing the customer to print about 16 mugs per hour.
Dog Bowl Wrap
For a production of a hundred to several hundred mugs per hour, the HIX
SubliPro Mug Oven is the perfect choice. As the only one of its kind in the
industry, the oven can sublimate on a variety of substrates: wide, tall, short,
white, colored or black, as tall as 8.5”. This includes an ever growing variety of
sizes and shapes such as cat & dog bowls, shot glasses, beer steins, latte
mugs, glasses, drinking bottles, etc.
With the redesigned and repositioned heaters combined with an advanced
airflow circulation, HIX was able to narrow the temperature variation within the
oven chamber to within 10-15F, sufficient to satisfy even the most demanding
and unforgiving substrates (such as black mugs and top-to-bottom sublimation).
The even temperature profile, the larger door opening and the advanced cooling
system at the exit end of the conveyer, the stainless steel belt, all represent a
significant upgrade over our previous mug oven design.
Pint Glass Wrap
Small Latte Wrap
Large Latte Wrap
Shot Glass Wrap
Travel Mug Wrap
HIX Corporation
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©2012 HIX Corporation
1201 E. 27th Terrace • Pittsburg, KS 66762
1-800-835-0606 • 620-231-8568 • Fax: 620-231-1598
E-Mail: sales@hixcorp.com • Web: www.hixcorp.com
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