MicroTec Titan Pro 16×20 Auto-Open Swing-Away Heat Press

MicroTec Titan Pro 16×20 Swing-Away Heat Press for Garments and Hard Goods

The MicroTec Titan Pro 16×20 swing away heat press (T1620-PRO) is built for professional textile finishing and transfer printing where operator safety, repeatable pressure, and substrate versatility matter every day. Its wide swing-away design opens more than 100°, moving the heated upper platen fully out of the loading area, while a true vertical pressing motion applies pressure straight down — making it equally suited to flex, flock, sublimation, and DTF transfers on garments and to thicker rigid substrates such as wood, ceramic tile, and crystal.

Over 100° Swing-Away Opening for Safer Loading

The upper assembly swings more than 100° away from the work area, giving operators full, unobstructed access to place and align items without reaching under a heated platen. Compared to clamshell designs, this dramatically reduces burn risk during high-volume sessions and makes precise transfer alignment easier on every cycle.

Vertical Pressing Motion for Rigid Substrates

Because the platen travels straight up and down rather than closing at an angle, pressure is applied evenly across the entire 15.7″ x 19.7″ surface. That even, vertical pressure is what makes this press appropriate for thicker, unforgiving substrates — wood, ceramic tiles, crystal, and other hard goods — in addition to standard garment work.

Touchscreen Control with Pressure Detection and Three Presets

The advanced touchscreen control system features built-in pressure detection with a real-time readout, so you can identify the right pressure setting for each substrate and repeat successful applications with confidence instead of guessing at a mechanical knob. Three memory preset slots store commonly used time, temperature, and pressure combinations for faster setup on repeat jobs, and time/temperature adjustments are simple and intuitive.

21% Thicker Heating Platen with Faster Heat-Up

The upgraded heating platen is 21% thicker than the Vector Series design, maintaining more even heat across the surface. Combined with higher-output heating elements, it heats up faster and stays ready for cleaner, more consistent transfers across repeated production cycles. A protective cover on the heating platen adds operator protection during active production.

Dual Circuit Breakers for Uninterrupted Production

The Titan Pro is designed with two circuit breakers to enhance system reliability. If one breaker becomes inoperative, the second maintains protection and allows continued operation — a redundant configuration that reduces unexpected downtime and supports stable, uninterrupted production in busy shop environments.

Modular Design with Up to 12 Interchangeable Lower Platens

Built on a modular, reinforced structural design intended for years of daily use, the press is compatible with up to 12 optional lower platen sizes, making it easier to handle sleeves, pant legs, bags, labels, youth garments, and hard-to-reach print areas. It can also be upgraded with optional accessories such as a slide extension or a membrane heating plate as production needs grow. Optional platens sold separately beyond the bundle selected at purchase.

What’s in the Box

Choose your accessory bundle above. Both options include the press itself plus additional interchangeable lower plates:

• MicroTec Titan Pro 16×20 Auto-Open Swing-Away Heat Press (1) — press with touchscreen control system and standard lower platen (ships in two cartons)
• One (1) Additional Plate bundle (T1620Pro-AWL): Press plus one single extra 4″ x 4″ plate.
• Five (5) Additional Plates bundle (T1620Pro-AWL-Combo): Press plus five additional plates — 4″ x 4″ (3.94″ x 3.94″), 6″ x 10″ (5.91″ x 9.84″), 8″ x 10″ (7.87″ x 9.84″), 6″ x 20″ (5.91″ x 19.69″), and 11″ x 15″ (11.02″ x 14.96″) — the widest out-of-box platen coverage available for this press without buying platens individually afterward.

Note: Additional individual lower platens beyond these bundles (up to 12 optional sizes total) are sold separately. An air compressor is NOT required — this model operates at 0.0 CFM.

Full Specifications

*Production capacity calculated using DTF film; actual output varies with press time, material, and operator loading speed. At 14.2A / 1700W on 120V, a dedicated circuit is recommended — confirm against local electrical code before installation.

Which 16×20 MicroTec Press Fits Your Shop?

Buffalo Imaging carries the full MicroTec Titan and Vector 16×20 lines. Here’s how the Titan Pro swing-away compares to its two closest siblings:

Also Available at Buffalo Imaging

Buffalo Imaging is an authorized MicroTec dealer serving professional print shops, commercial decorators, and DTF factories since 1989. If you prefer slide-out loading over swing-away, see the MicroTec Titan 16×20 Auto-Open Hybrid Heat Press. For two-station throughput up to 150 units per hour, see the MicroTec Titan 16×20 Auto-Open Dual Station Heat Press. For a lower-cost swing-away without the touchscreen and platen system, see the MicroTec Vector 16×20 Swing-Away Heat Press. Browse the full heat press collection. Local pickup available at 2015 Saybrook Ave, Commerce, CA 90040.