No more shiny spots and marks!
Master delicate textiles like a pro. Discover the techniques and tools that will make heat marks a thing of the past.
What are heat marks and why do they occur?
Heat marks when transferring textiles - also known in the industry as pressure marks, gloss marks or heat embossing - are one of the biggest challenges in textile finishing. They are usually caused by the combination of high temperature and mechanical pressure directly on the edges of the heating plate or the transfer.
Particularly with sensitive materials such as polyester, softshell or blended fabrics, the fibres are deformed, flattened or even begin to melt slightly under the effect of the heat. The result is a permanently visible, shiny edge that massively impairs the appearance and value of the finished product. To avoid these unsightly effects, precise control of the pressing parameters and the use of specialised tools are crucial.
Gentle pressure instead of hard edges - the membrane technology
The Secabo membrane plate is the game changer when it comes to preventing heat marks. Thanks to its flexible, air-filled surface, it adapts perfectly to the textile and distributes the contact pressure absolutely evenly instead of pressing it selectively on sensitive fibres.
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Your advantage: protrusions such as seams, buttons or zips simply sink into the membrane. This not only prevents unsightly shiny spots, but often makes additional pressing aids superfluous.
The membrane base plates from Secabo open up many new possibilities for using your Secabo Heat Press - especially for transfer objects with large differences in height and unevenness. Many old and almost all new Heat Press models are suitable for retrofitting with the passive membrane base plates. The membrane can be easily inflated using a small blower ball. This allows the maximum equalisation height of the membrane for a transfer to be determined. The contact pressure is set as usual on the Heat Press, for example using a handwheel on the heating plate. When the Heat Press is closed, a pressure gauge reliably indicates the current contact pressure - in grams per square centimetre. During the pressing process, the pressure can be fine-tuned using the blower ball and a release valve. Secabo's membrane underplates not only allow you to read off the actual transfer pressure, but also to set it again and again in a reproducible manner. The membrane base plates for work surfaces of 38cm x 38cm and 40cm x 50cm. The membrane plates themselves have dimensions of 45cm x 45cm or 47cm x 57cm. They can be mounted directly on the bases of many Secabo Heat Presses and are also suitable for Secabo's well-known quick-change systems and slide extensions.
The membrane base plates from Secabo open up many new possibilities for using your Secabo Heat Press - especially for transfer objects with large differences in height and unevenness. Many old and almost all new Heat Press models are suitable for retrofitting with the passive membrane base plates. The membrane can be easily inflated using a small blower ball. This allows the maximum equalisation height of the membrane for a transfer to be determined. The contact pressure is set as usual on the Heat Press, for example using a handwheel on the heating plate. When the Heat Press is closed, a pressure gauge reliably indicates the current contact pressure - in grams per square centimetre. During the pressing process, the pressure can be fine-tuned using the blower ball and a release valve. Secabo's membrane underplates not only allow you to read off the actual transfer pressure, but also to set it again and again in a reproducible manner. The membrane base plates for work surfaces of 38cm x 38cm and 40cm x 50cm. The membrane plates themselves have dimensions of 45cm x 45cm or 47cm x 57cm. They can be mounted directly on the bases of many Secabo Heat Presses and are also suitable for Secabo's well-known quick-change systems and slide extensions.
Heat from below, protection from above - the thermal duo
The TB7 heated base plate is the professional solution for temperature-sensitive fabrics. By preheating the fabric from below, you can significantly reduce the temperature of the upper heating plate. Less heat from above automatically means less risk of surface changes and marks.
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Your advantage: The separate control of both plates allows perfect adjustment to difficult materials. Preheating also shortens the pressing time and noticeably increases your productivity.
With the Thermobase TB7, Secabo offers a heated base plate as an extension for your 40cm x 50cm models from Secabo, such as TC7 SMART, TS7 SMART, TPD7 and TPD7 PREMIUM, as well as for many older models. With the new TB7, the heat in a Heat Press not only comes from above, but also from below. This enables lower overall transfer temperatures, shorter transfer times and reduces marks on the textiles. In addition, the temperature can be reduced by the second heating plate, which in turn protects the fabric. The heatable lower plate is particularly recommended for delicate textiles. White toner transfers and sublimation transfers are also much more reliable, reproducible and of a higher quality with a base plate with fixed heat! The temperature of the TB7 is regulated by its own Secabo controller. The thermobase is softly padded, but can also be fitted with a hard or extra soft mat depending on the application. A protective cover is also included in the scope of delivery. The TB7 thermobase is easy to fit, even on Secabo quick-release systems.
Only press what needs to be pressed - reduce surface area
Why heat the whole shirt when the logo is only 10 cm in size? With the Secabo exchangeable plate system, you reduce the contact surface of the heating plate to the absolute minimum. By choosing a base plate that is barely larger than your transfer, you protect the rest of the textile from unnecessary heat.
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Your advantage: you limit the pressure and temperature to the transfer area. This protects sensitive areas outside the focus and simultaneously optimises your workflow with different textile sizes.
With the Secabo quick-change system, up to three exchangeable plates can be mounted next to each other - depending on the Heat Press model - and exchanged in just a few seconds. Available for Heat Presses TC5 LITE, TC7 LITE, TC5 SMART, TC7 SMART, TS7 SMART, The BEAST and THE BEAST White Toner, excluding Secabo TCC SMART. Interchangeable plates must be ordered separately. The scope of delivery includes an adapter for mounting the original base plate on the quick coupler. The special beam technology of the adapter allows textiles to be conveniently pulled over the base plate.
Interchangeable plate for Secabo Heat Presses 12cmx38cm. Suitable for models TC5 / TC5 SMART, TC7 / TC7 SMART, TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7. The optional fastening set is required for use without the quick-change system. TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7 can only be mounted when used with a quick coupler. With a Secabo quick coupler, the interchangeable plates can be changed in seconds and allow objects to be pressed onto the smallest possible surface. This protects surfaces and other transfers.
Interchangeable plate for Secabo Heat Presses 20cmx30cm. Suitable for the TC5 / TC5 SMART, TC7 / TC7 SMART, TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7 models. The optional fastening set is required for use without the quick-change system. TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7 can only be mounted when used with a quick coupler. With a Secabo quick coupler, the interchangeable plates can be changed in seconds and allow objects to be pressed onto the smallest possible surface. This protects surfaces and other transfers.
Interchangeable plate for Secabo Heat Presses 15cmx15cm. Suitable for models TC5 / TC5 SMART, TC7 / TC7 SMART, TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7. When used without the quick-release system, the optional fastening set is required. TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7 can only be mounted when used with a quick coupler. With a Secabo quick coupler, the interchangeable plates can be changed in seconds and allow objects to be pressed onto the smallest possible surface. This protects surfaces and other transfers.
Interchangeable plate for Secabo Heat Presses 8cmx12cm. Suitable for models TC5 / TC5 SMART, TC7 / TC7 SMART, TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7. The optional fastening set is required for use without the quick-change system. TPD7, TPD7 PREMIUM and TS7 can only be mounted when used with a quick coupler. With a Secabo quick coupler, the interchangeable plates can be changed in seconds and allow objects to be pressed onto the smallest possible surface. This protects surfaces and other transfers.
The buffer zone for your textiles - cushioning at the touch of a button
Secabo silicone mats act like a protective shield between heat and fibre. They act as a cushioning cover that absorbs the direct, hard impact of the heating plate. This protects the structure of the fabric and effectively prevents the edges of the plate from digging into the material.
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Your advantage: The mats perfectly level out unevenness in textured surfaces and protect sensitive transfers from direct heat. Thanks to their robust quality, they are a long-lasting investment in your print quality.
Heat-resistant silicone mat for levelling out uneven areas (e.g. on tiles) or for protecting sensitive materials when using a Heat Press, 30cm x 40cm, thickness 1mm
Heat-resistant silicone mat for levelling out uneven areas (e.g. on tiles) or for protecting sensitive materials when using a Heat Press, 40cm x 40cm, thickness 1mm
Heat-resistant silicone mat for levelling out uneven areas (e.g. on tiles) or for protecting sensitive materials when using a Heat Press, 40cm x 50cm, thickness 1mm
Heat-resistant silicone mat for levelling out uneven areas (e.g. on tiles) or for protecting sensitive materials when using a Heat Press, 40cm x 60cm, thickness 1mm
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This new development of the successful Secabo TC7 MEMBRAN automatic toggle press brings a world first to the market, opening up a wide range of new possibilities for users: For the first time, the controller of the TC7 SMART MEMBRAN is equipped with a Bluetooth interface which, with the free Secabo Smart Transfer app, allows the press to be controlled with simultaneous access to a comprehensive function database. For the user, this means: simply enter the fabric type and transfer material and the appropriate combinations for temperature, time and pressure can be called up. Additional functions such as the calculation of heat-up times and warning functions make the app a valuable aid for all common heat transfer processes. The new Secabo TC7 SMART MEMBRAN Heat Press offers a work surface of 40 cm x 50 cm, is easy to operate and robust during operation. The base plate of the Heat Press has a passive membrane. It opens up many new application possibilities - especially for transfer objects with large differences in height and unevenness. The membrane can be easily inflated using a small blower ball. This allows the user to determine the maximum levelling height of the membrane for a transfer. The contact pressure can be adjusted using a large handwheel at the top of the heating plate. When the Heat Press is closed, a pressure gauge reliably indicates the current contact pressure - in grams per square centimetre. During the pressing process, additional fine adjustment is possible via the blower ball and a release valve. With the TC7 SMART MEMBRAN, not only can the actual transfer pressure be read off, but it can also be repeatedly and reproducibly adjusted. The modular design allows quick and easy installation of exchangeable plates in various formats, quick-change system and slide extension. A conventional base plate is included in the scope of delivery alongside the membrane plate.
The membrane base plates from Secabo open up many new possibilities for using your Secabo Heat Press - especially for transfer objects with large differences in height and unevenness. Many old and almost all new Heat Press models are suitable for retrofitting with the passive membrane base plates. The membrane can be easily inflated using a small blower ball. This allows the maximum equalisation height of the membrane for a transfer to be determined. The contact pressure is set as usual on the Heat Press, for example using a handwheel on the heating plate. When the Heat Press is closed, a pressure gauge reliably indicates the current contact pressure - in grams per square centimetre. During the pressing process, the pressure can be fine-tuned using the blower ball and a release valve. Secabo's membrane underplates not only allow you to read off the actual transfer pressure, but also to set it again and again in a reproducible manner. The membrane base plates for work surfaces of 38cm x 38cm and 40cm x 50cm. The membrane plates themselves have dimensions of 45cm x 45cm or 47cm x 57cm. They can be mounted directly on the bases of many Secabo Heat Presses and are also suitable for Secabo's well-known quick-change systems and slide extensions.
With the Thermobase TB7, Secabo offers a heated base plate as an extension for your 40cm x 50cm models from Secabo, such as TC7 SMART, TS7 SMART, TPD7 and TPD7 PREMIUM, as well as for many older models. With the new TB7, the heat in a Heat Press not only comes from above, but also from below. This enables lower overall transfer temperatures, shorter transfer times and reduces marks on the textiles. In addition, the temperature can be reduced by the second heating plate, which in turn protects the fabric. The heatable lower plate is particularly recommended for delicate textiles. White toner transfers and sublimation transfers are also much more reliable, reproducible and of a higher quality with a base plate with fixed heat! The temperature of the TB7 is regulated by its own Secabo controller. The thermobase is softly padded, but can also be fitted with a hard or extra soft mat depending on the application. A protective cover is also included in the scope of delivery. The TB7 thermobase is easy to fit, even on Secabo quick-release systems.
Heat-resistant silicone mat for levelling out uneven areas (e.g. on tiles) or for protecting sensitive materials when using a Heat Press, 40cm x 40cm, thickness 1mm
This new development of the successful Secabo TC5 MEMBRAN automatic toggle press brings a world first to the market, opening up a wide range of new possibilities for users: For the first time, the controller of the TC5 SMART MEMBRAN is equipped with a Bluetooth interface which, with the free Secabo Smart Transfer app, allows the press to be controlled with simultaneous access to a comprehensive function database. For the user, this means: simply enter the fabric type and transfer material and the appropriate combinations for temperature, time and pressure can be called up. Additional functions such as the calculation of heat-up times and warning functions make the app a valuable aid for all common heat transfer processes. The new Secabo TC5 SMART MEMBRAN Heat Press offers a work surface of 38 cm x 38 cm, is easy to operate and robust during operation. The base plate of the Heat Press has a passive membrane. It opens up many new application possibilities - especially for transfer objects with large differences in height and unevenness. The membrane can be easily inflated using a small blower ball. This allows the user to determine the maximum levelling height of the membrane for a transfer. The contact pressure can be adjusted using a large handwheel at the top of the heating plate. When the Heat Press is closed, a pressure gauge reliably indicates the current contact pressure - in grams per square centimetre. During the pressing process, additional fine adjustment is possible via the blower ball and a release valve. With the TC5 SMART MEMBRAN, not only can the actual transfer pressure be read off, but it can also be set reproducibly time and time again. The modular design allows quick and easy installation of exchangeable plates in various formats, quick-change system and slide extension. A conventional base plate is included in the scope of delivery alongside the membrane plate.
With the Secabo quick-change system, up to three exchangeable plates can be mounted next to each other - depending on the Heat Press model - and exchanged in just a few seconds. Available for Heat Presses TC5 LITE, TC7 LITE, TC5 SMART, TC7 SMART, TS7 SMART, The BEAST and THE BEAST White Toner, excluding Secabo TCC SMART. Interchangeable plates must be ordered separately. The scope of delivery includes an adapter for mounting the original base plate on the quick coupler. The special beam technology of the adapter allows textiles to be conveniently pulled over the base plate.
