6-Station Automatic
DTF Heat Press
Increase DTF Production to 350+ Shirts Per Hour
The ColDesi AP360 Automatic DTF Heat Press is a fully integrated 6-station carousel production system engineered for high-volume apparel decorators, contract printers, fulfillment companies, and growing DTF businesses. Designed to automate the most labor-intensive stages of the heat transfer process, the AP360 delivers exceptional speed, consistency, and efficiency while helping businesses reduce labor costs and increase production capacity.
For businesses producing hundreds or thousands of garments per day, the AP360 creates a continuous load-to-unload workflow that cuts bottlenecks and keeps production moving.
Why Growing DTF Shops Need an Automatic DTF Heat Press
For many apparel decorators, the bottleneck isn’t printing transfers—it’s applying them.
Traditional manual heat presses require operators to load garments, position transfers, perform the press, peel the film, complete a finishing press, and unload finished products. As order volume increases, labor requirements and production costs increase right along with it.
The AP360 transforms heat pressing into a continuous production process.
AP360 Production Advantages
- 350+ Shirts Per Hour Production Capacity
- Automated Film Peel System
- Dual Industrial Heat Press Stations
- Continuous Carousel Workflow
- Automatic, Semi-Automatic & Manual Operating Modes
- PLC Touchscreen Control System
- Fast 5-Second Press Cycles
- CE Certified Industrial Equipment
- 2-Year Warranty
- On-Site Installation & Training Included
Built for Continuous DTF Production
The AP360 is an industrial-grade rotary heat press system designed specifically for high-throughput DTF transfer finishing. Unlike traditional presses that operate in a start-and-stop cycle, the AP360 keeps garments moving continuously through every stage of production.
By combining transfer placement, pressing, film peeling, post-press finishing, and unloading into a single automated workflow, operators to support production speeds exceeding 350 garments per hour while ensuring consistent transfer quality.
Automated Load-to-Unload DTF Workflow
- Load Station: Garments are loaded and positioned onto the platen.
- Transfer Placement Station: Transfers are aligned for precise registration and placement.
- Primary Press Station: The first industrial-grade pneumatic heat press applies the transfer using precise heat, pressure, and dwell time settings.
- Automated Film Peel Station: Carrier film is automatically removed, eliminating one of the most labor-intensive steps in DTF production.
- Final Press Station: A secondary finishing press improves adhesion, durability, and wash performance.
- Unload Station: Finished garments are removed and prepared for packaging or fulfillment.
This continuous rotary workflow allows operators to maintain consistent production without interruption.
Double Your Production Output: AP360 vs. Manual Heat Press Production
|
Feature
|
Manual Press
|
AP360
|
|---|---|---|
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Production Speed |
~180/hr |
350-365+/hr |
|
Film Peeling |
Manual |
Automated |
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Operators Required |
Multiple |
Single Operator |
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Workflow |
Stop & Start |
Continuous |
|
Consistency |
Operator-Dependent |
Automated |
|
Scalability |
Limited |
High-Volume |
For businesses producing large apparel orders, the AP360 can nearly double output while reducing labor dependency.
Designed to Reduce Labor Costs
Labor-Saving Benefits
- Reduced payroll costs
- Less repetitive manual labor
- Faster employee training
- Increased production consistency Improved operator efficiency
- Reduced production bottlenecks
For fulfillment operations and contract decorators, these labor savings can quickly generate a strong return on investment.
Industrial-Grade Construction for Commercial Production
Heavy-Duty Heat Press System
- Dual 16" x 20" industrial pneumatic heat presses
- Thick cast aluminum heat plates
- Even heat distribution across the platen
- Built-in post-peel finishing press
Precision Pneumatic Controls
- Adjustable pressure settings
- Pneumatic pressure regulation
- Adjustable press speed controls
- Consistent pressure distribution
Smart Operator Controls
- PLC touchscreen interface
- Fully automatic mode
- Semi-automatic mode
- Manual mode
- Digital temperature controls
Production Floor Ready
- Industrial-grade steel framework
- Foot pedal activation
- Heavy-duty pneumatic system
- Continuous production design
- CE-Certified
ColDesi AP360 Automatic DTF Heat Press
Financing Available-
Production Capacity: 350+ Shirts Per Hour
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Platen Size: 16 x 20 inches
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Maximum Pressure: 17.6 lb / 8 kg
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Temperature Range: 0 – 399°F
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Minimum Press Time: 5 Seconds
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Timer Range: 0 – 999 Seconds
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Maximum Transfer Size: 13.8" x 17.7"
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Operating Modes: Auto / Semi-Auto / Manual
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Control System: PLC Touchscreen
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Voltage: 220V
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Power Requirement: 8.5 kW / 60 Hz
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Air Compressor Requirement: 100L
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Certification: CE-Certified
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Warranty: 2 Years
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Training: 2-Day On-Site Installation & Training
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AP360 CE-Certified?
How many shirts can the AP360 produce per hour?
Can the AP360 be adjusted for different garment types?
Why Choose ColDesi?
For more than 25 years, ColDesi has helped apparel decorators start, grow, and scale successful businesses through industry-leading equipment, training, and U.S.-based technical support.
Thousands of apparel businesses trust ColDesi because we provide more than equipment;, we provide complete production solutions backed by experienced professionals who understand your business goals.
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