Rotary Drum Heat Presses

Shown with Optional Fabric Unwind, Transfer Paper Unwind & Steel Stand

The 7240IJ is an ideal entry level press for the Epson 7000 and 9000 series printers. The 7240IJ belt width is 44".

The new Astex 7240IJ opens the door to Dye-Sub printed soft signage for all sign-makers. Quality dye-sub printing of fabrics up to 40" (belt size is 44") is now available at an affordable price. Printing speeds up to 460 ft2/hr. The 7240IJ is “Safety Certified” and meets or exceeds worldwide standards in safety and efficiency.

Features:

• Three-Zone Heat Control
• 6” Diameter Drum
• Adjustable Pressure
• Automatic Belt Tracking System
• Printing Width up to 40” (1 meter)
• Temperature Range up to 450 F
• No Compressed Air Required


Options:

• Unwinds
• Steel Stand
• Top feeding for sheet feeding available
• For Dye-Sub printed webs and ribbon is now available up to 12” per minute per lane production capacity. Narrow web attachment optional


Custom Steel Stand: $650.00
2 Unwind Stations, one for each roll item: $600.00 ea/$1,200.00
Rewind Station: $1,250.00

Domestic Crating: $475.00
Export Crating: $575.00

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The Astex 7500CE is available with a roll-to-roll option, making it the perfect machine for sublimation printers that need the flexibility to print full coverage, spot printing, and roll to roll.

Even temperature is maintained across the width of the heated drum with three zone heat control. The large 24" diameter drum assures high production capabilities. The continuous belt feed system permits any length of printed fabric. A paper separation system eliminates any possibility of "seconds" due to "ghosting", and the automatic blotting tissue system prevents dye contamination caused from over printing. The Astex 7500CE is the ideal machine for Quick Response manufacturing.

7536: $61,054.00
7548: $65,268.00
7560: $69,090.00
Roll to Roll Option $8,000.00

7572: $71,050.00
Roll to Roll Option $8,500.00

Features:

• Large 24" electrically heated drum featuring three-zone heat control with digital displays
• Teflon input conveyor for loading of cut parts on top of larger sheets of sublimation transfer paper
• Air separation blades which guide printed parts away from used transfer paper. Used paper is disposed under the front of the machine. Printed parts are moved to an exit cooling conveyor
which delivers the product to the rear of the machine
• High temperature Nomex belt encircling the heated drum to assure positive pressure and heat transfer. Includes adjustable pneumatic tension (pressure) system
• Pneumatic tracking system to accurately maintain positioning of Nomex belt
• Variable speed control (14 feet/min @20 sec dwell time), with digital display in ft/min or m/min
• Quick release roller system for easy Nomex belt changes
• Adjustable tension controls on unwind and rewind devices


ASTEX SAFETY SYSTEM:

• Safety devices are incorporated into the Nomex belt alignment system to stop the machine and prevent damage to the Nomex belt should a malfunction in an air line or component occur causing the air pressure to fall below 40 pounds per square inch
• An automatic cool-down timer will run the machine after each shift in order to bring the heated drum down to room temperature and prevent Nomex belt damage. The internal, adjustable timer allows the cool down period to be set from 0 to 60 minutes
• Two stage tracking sensors realign the Nomex belt as it travels from one side to the other. In the event of over travel from one side or the other, the tracking sensor will automatically stop the machine. The start button is then pressed to restart the machine and realign the Nomex belt

Domestic Crating: $750.00
Export Crating: $850.00

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The legacy lives on through the Astex 7300IJ series, specifically designed for the ever increasing demand for Ink Jet Dye-Sublimation Transfer Technology.

Like its big brother, the 7900T series, the 7300IJ includes zoned heat control, unwind/rewind devices for roll-to-roll applications, as well as an optional input feed tray for loading individual transfers. The trim line profile is supported by heavy duty locking casters for easy mobility.

7360IJO: $32,732.00
7372IJO: 36,652.00

Features:

• Printing Capacity up to 930 ft2/hr
• Electric Belt Tracking System (3.1 ft/min at 20 second Dwell Time)
• Automatic Cool-Down Timer
• 3 Zone Digital Heat Control
• 3 Unwinds & 2 Rewinds
• 8 inch Diameter Drum
• Casters for Mobility
• Adjustable Belt Tension
• 8 inch Steel Loading Table
• Brushless DC Motors
• CE Certified

From the beginning you will notice the difference. More than 30 years experience manufacturing rotary heat presses has allowed us to refine the design and add the extra features that will have you up and running quickly.

Upon receipt of the machine - Fork lift loops allow the machine to be safely removed from the enclosed crate. Four sturdy casters allow the machine to be easily maneuvered into position.

Start-up of production – Three drop-in cradles allow one person to pick up and position the transfer paper, fabric and blotting tissue (when required). The transfer paper is located directly above the entrance into the machine, allowing gravity to help feed straight and evenly. In the case of uneven selvage tension on the transfer paper roll, the transfer paper adjuster bar is used to equalize the tension in order to track the paper in a straight path. Unwind tension is adjustable with mechanical tension applied by tapered cones.

The fabric is pulled straight up and through an “S” wrap bar that applies additional tension to the fabric. From the “S” wrap, the fabric travels over an adjustable roller to ensure a straight path into the entrance of the machine.

Rewinding of transfer paper and the printed fabric – Most importantly, the paper and fabric exits on the back side of the machine for easy access to the materials and their corresponding rewinds. Rods and cones are used to support the rolls, but the mounts are designed for one person to be able to both remove finished rolls and drop in empty rods and cores. A mechanical clutch and individual speed controls and used to control tension.

Model 7300IJ is CE certified which guarantees it to meet or exceed safety standards throughout the world.

Domestic Crating: $800.00
Export Crating: $950.00

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The 6572 CPO is ideal for cut part printing

The AIT 6572 CPO is specifically designed for digital dye sub printing of apparel and other industries that require cut part, engineered prints. A new self contained, oil heated drum system assures uniform heat across the width of the cylinder and the lowest possible power consumption. AIT oil heated drum systems use 50% less electric power than all electric machines. Two drum sizes are available – 13” for the needs of the digital industry and a 24” for high production speeds.

AIT rotary heat presses with the new oil heated drum system will increase production, reduce seconds, and save on energy costs. High productivity, quality engineering design and conscientious after-the sale service are all good reasons for investing with AIT for all needs in dye-sub printing or textile dye fixation.

6572-30: $71,050.00
6572-60: $80,850.00

Features:

• Belt feeding system with independent drive for feeding cut parts
• 13” (33 cm dia.) or 24” (60 cm)oil heated drum
• Belt speeds of 3.2 or 6 fpm respectively @ 40 second dwell time
• 77” (196 cm ) wide Nomex felt for 72” (180cm) wide printing
• Electro pneumatic belt steering system
• Safety bar with reverse control
• Cool down timer
• Exit cooling conveyor
• Automatic paper separator bar eliminates ghosting caused by paper shifting or fabric shrinkage
• Exit cooling conveyor cools and take printed parts to the back side for stacking
• All motors DC brushless
• Three unwind/rewind stations for roll to roll printing

Domestic Crating: $750.00
Export Crating: $850.00

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LFO/GFO 60/72/104/126 - The AIT Grand Format rotary heat press is the culmination of over 25 years of manufacturing heat presses for the sublimation printing industries. High productivity, quality engineering design and conscientious after-the sale service are all good reasons for investing with AIT for all needs in dye-sub printing or textile dye fixation. A self contained, oil heated drum system, assures uniform heat across the width of the cylinder and the lowest possible power consumption. Compare features with all competition! High productivity with low power consumption – a speed of 3.75 fpm with the lowest power consumtion per printed foot of any comparable machine. Multiple safety systems, high quality electronic and pneumatic components and ergonomic, light weight air shafts minimize down time and maximizes investment return.

Features:

• Oil heated drum. Self contained with digital heat control
• Digital variable speed control
• Unique belt steering system maintains constant belt position
• Multiple printing widths available
• 3 unwinds with pneumatic clutches
• 3 rewinds with pneumatic clutches and independent speed controllers
• Six lightweight air shafts
• Safety chucks for fast and safe loading and operation
• Large 13" (33 cm) diameter heated drum for faster speeds
• 3.75 fpm printing speed at 40 second dwell time
• Twin “S” wrap bars for fabric tensioning
• Hand safety protection at entrance
• E Stops at all corners
• Lanyard controlled reversing system for safety & ease of feeding
• Dual Safety Reversing Systems
• Low maintenance, brushless drive motors
• Automatic “cool – down” mode

Options:

• Roll up table loading

LFO 60: $63,210.00
Domestic Crating: $850.00
Export Crating: $950.00

LFO 72: $65,170.00
Domestic Crating: $850.00
Export Crating: $950.00

GFO 104: $76,440.00
Domestic Crating: $900.00
Export Crating: $1,050.00

GFO 126: $86,240.00
Domestic Crating: $1,050.00
Export Crating: $1,250.00

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