An electrical device with a flat surface pressing mechanism (platen) and a handle for manual operation. It uses high pressure and temperature to ensure even and consistent heat distribution for permanent transfers.
Specifications
Power Input: Typically 110V or 220V.
Wattage: Around 1300W is common for some models.
Temperature Range: Often adjustable, with ranges such as
0−440∘F0 minus 440 raised to the composed with power F
0
−
4
4
0
∘
F
or
0−230∘C0 minus 230 raised to the composed with power C
0
−
2
3
0
∘
C
.
Timer Control: Adjustable from 0 to 499 seconds.
Heating Element: The heat plate is often Teflon-coated to prevent scorching and sticking and uses special technology to maintain stable, equilibrating temperature. Common sizes include
15×1515 cross 15
1
5
×
1
5
inches or
16×2016 cross 20
1
6
×
2
0
inches.