
Geo Knight DK16A 14 × 16 Auto-Release Digital Clamshell Heat Press
DK16A 14 × 16 in. clamshell heat press with automatic timed release, hover capability and 70 digital presets. No air compressor required.
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The Geo Knight DK16A combines a 14 × 16 in. pressing area with automatic opening at the end of the timed cycle. Close the press manually, set the pressure for the job and let the release mechanism lift the heat platen when time expires. No air compressor is required.
Key Features
- Automatic timed release with a manual quick-interrupt handle
- Hover function for suitable heat-curing work without clamping
- Digital temperature control, main timer and separate pre-press timer
- 70 programmable job presets and a pressing-cycle counter
- Digital pressure bar graph to help repeat established settings
- SuperCoil-Microwinding™ heater and welded-steel construction
- Wide-opening, gas-spring-assisted head and interchangeable All-Thread™ lower tables
Applications
Decorate compatible garments with heat-transfer materials or press suitable flat sublimation blanks within the 14 × 16 in. platen area. The hover function also supports compatible curing processes. Select temperature, time and pressure from the transfer or substrate supplier’s instructions.
Technical Specifications
| Model | DK16A |
| Working Area | 14 × 16 in. |
| Press Style | Manual-close clamshell with automatic release |
| Air Compressor | Not required |
| Pressure Adjustment | Manual knob with digital pressure bar graph |
| Controller | Digital temperature and time; separate pre-press timer |
| Programmable Presets | 70 |
| Temperature Readout Accuracy | ±2°F |
| Electrical — 120 V | 1500 W / 13 A |
| Hover Function | Heat curing without full clamping |
| Temperature range | 32–600°F; Fahrenheit or Celsius display |
| Manufacturer product weight | 83 lb |
| Manufacturer shipping dimensions | 32 L × 17 W × 16 H in |
| Counter footprint | 26 D × 14 W in |
What's Included
- DK16A 14 × 16 in. clamshell heat press with automatic-release mechanism
- Standard lower table and silicone pressing pad
Optional stands and alternate lower tables are sold separately.
Warranty and Support
Manufacturer coverage includes a lifetime heat-platen warranty, five years on the frame, three years on the controller and one year on parts and workmanship. Free lifetime technical support is available. Geo Knight’s warranty terms and exclusions apply.
Downloads
Digital Knight Clamshell Brochure (PDF)
DK16 / DK20 Owner’s Manual — Includes Auto-Release Operation (PDF)
Product Video
Geo Knight Digital Knight Clamshell Overview
Source: Geo Knight Digital Knight clamshell brochure and owner’s manual. Refer to the machine’s rating label for its supplied electrical configuration.
Additional manufacturer specifications: Geo Knight DK16A. Product weight above is the manufacturer specification; shipping settings are maintained separately.