HIX Evo Touch HT-400 Clamshell Heat Press
Professional 15" x 15" manual clamshell heat press featuring a full-color LCD touchscreen, programmable presets, digital pressure display, floating lower platen, and rugged all-metal construction for dependable heat-transfer production.
Characteristics
The HIX EVO TOUCH HT-400 Clamshell Heat Press is a professional manual heat transfer press engineered for decorators who need reliable heat, consistent pressure, and easy operation in a compact clamshell design.
Built around a 15" x 15" heat platen, the HT-400 provides a versatile working area for applying heat transfers to T-shirts, apparel, and a variety of compatible flat substrates. Its clamshell configuration minimizes the amount of workspace required while providing a large opening for convenient garment loading and positioning.
The EVO TOUCH control system features an integrated full-color LCD touchscreen for setting and monitoring production parameters. Operators can quickly adjust time and temperature while the controller displays the current pressure reading each time the press is closed. Programmable user presets allow commonly used settings to be stored for faster changeovers between transfer applications.
HIX manufactures the upper heat casting from an exclusive aluminum alloy designed to maximize heat transfer. The heavy-duty heating system helps provide consistent platen temperatures for dependable transfer results throughout production.
A floating lower platen helps equalize pressure from edge to edge as the press closes. This design is especially useful when working with substrates of varying thickness because the platen can adjust to maintain more consistent contact across the transfer area.
The HT-400 also incorporates HIX's 4" x 5" top pressure plate design. Rather than concentrating closing force at a single attachment point, the larger pressure plate helps distribute pressure more evenly across the platen, including toward the outside edges.
For easier manual operation, the press uses a spring-assisted handle with full-range pressure adjustment. HIX states that this design provides approximately 20% more pressure than conventional straight-handle designs while helping make the press easier to open and close.
Rugged all-metal construction makes the HT-400 well suited for professional decorating environments ranging from startup apparel businesses and small print shops to established heat-transfer production departments.
The combination of touchscreen control, programmable presets, pressure monitoring, even platen pressure, and proven HIX construction makes the EVO TOUCH HT-400 a versatile press for HTV, DTF transfers, screen printed transfers, sublimation transfers, and other compatible heat-applied graphics when operated according to the transfer manufacturer's specifications.
- Professional manual clamshell heat press
- 15" x 15" heat platen
- Compact clamshell configuration
- Full-color LCD touchscreen controller
- Integrated digital time and temperature controls
- Current pressure displayed when the press closes
- User-programmable presets for frequently used applications
- Up to four programmable presets
- Floating lower platen
- Helps provide even edge-to-edge pressure
- Accommodates varying substrate thicknesses
- Heavy-duty aluminum heat casting
- Designed for consistent heat transfer across the platen
- 4" x 5" top pressure plate
- Pressure plate helps distribute force across the upper platen
- Spring-assisted operating handle
- Full-range manual pressure adjustment
- Handle design provides approximately 20% more pressure than straight-handle designs
- Large opening for easy garment loading
- High-performance molded rubber lower platen pad
- Rugged all-metal construction
- Suitable for professional apparel decorating
- Suitable for compatible DTF transfers
- Suitable for heat transfer vinyl
- Suitable for compatible screen printed transfers
- Suitable for compatible sublimation applications
- ETL certified to UL and CSA standards
- CE certified configuration available
- 120V and 220V configurations available
- Lifetime warranty on heating element
- DTF heat transfers
- Heat transfer vinyl (HTV)
- Screen printed transfers
- Plastisol transfers
- Compatible sublimation transfers
- Transfer paper applications
- Numbers and lettering
- Team uniforms
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirts and hoodies
- Workwear
- Promotional apparel
- Compatible flat heat-transfer substrates
- Allow the HT-400 to reach the required operating temperature before beginning production.
- Always follow the transfer manufacturer's recommended temperature, time, and pressure settings.
- Use the touchscreen presets to save frequently used production settings and reduce setup time between common applications.
- Verify the pressure reading whenever changing between garments or substrates with significantly different thicknesses.
- Adjust pressure using the pressure control until the appropriate setting is reached for the transfer being applied.
- Center the garment and transfer on the lower platen before closing the press.
- Take advantage of the floating lower platen when pressing thicker compatible substrates to help maintain even pressure.
- Thread garments over the lower platen when possible to isolate the printing surface and reduce unwanted compression of seams or previously applied graphics.
- Use appropriate heat press pillows, pads, or compatible specialty platens when working around zippers, buttons, seams, or other raised areas.
- Keep the upper platen clean and free of adhesive, ink, and transfer residue.
- Use a compatible PTFE sheet or protective cover when required by the transfer process.
- Do not exceed the temperature, pressure, or substrate limitations specified by HIX.
- Periodically inspect the lower platen pad for wear or damage that could affect pressure consistency.
- Install and operate the press on a sturdy, level work surface with adequate clearance around the machine.
- PTFE transfer sheets
- PTFE pad protector
- Replacement lower platen pad kits
- Interchangeable specialty platens
- Compatible heat press pillows and pads
- Heating Element: Lifetime Limited Warranty
- Additional press components are covered according to the current HIX manufacturer's warranty terms.
HIX manufactures the HT Series for professional heat-transfer production. The HT-400 combines a proven manual clamshell platform with modern touchscreen controls, programmable presets, pressure monitoring, and a floating lower platen for consistent day-to-day production.