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Save $220 on Essential Heat Press Platens with a 16" x 20" Hotronix Heat Press - McLogan Supply

Save $220 on Essential Heat Press Platens with a 16" x 20" Hotronix Heat Press

For a limited time, McLogan Supply customers can get more versatility out of their heat press setup while saving on essential platen accessories.

Now through June 26, 2026, when you purchase an eligible 16" x 20" Hotronix heat press, you can add the Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set for only $280. This platen set normally retails for $500, giving you a total savings of $220.

No promo code is needed. The discount applies when the eligible heat press and platen set are purchased together during the promotional period. 

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Promotion Overview

  • Promotion: Save $220 on the Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set
  • Bundle Price: $280 with the purchase of an eligible 16" x 20" heat press
  • Regular Retail Value: $500
  • Eligible Equipment: Select Hotronix 16" x 20" heat presses
  • Promo End Date: June 26, 2026
  • Promo Code: No promo code needed

Why Add Platens to Your Heat Press Setup?

A standard 16" x 20" heat press gives decorators a strong foundation for apparel production, but smaller platens make it easier to decorate more products with better control.

When working with hoodies, bags, youth garments, sleeves, left chest logos, or specialty placements, a smaller platen allows you to isolate the print area and avoid pressing over seams, zippers, buttons, collars, and bulky fabric areas.

This helps improve:

  • Pressure consistency
  • Application accuracy
  • Print placement control
  • Production speed
  • Overall finished quality

For apparel decorators, print shops, schools, small brands, and growing businesses, platen flexibility can make the difference between turning down a job and confidently saying yes.


What’s Included in the Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set?

The Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set includes three of the most useful platen sizes for apparel, accessories, and specialty heat printing applications. Each platen can be used in portrait or landscape orientation, giving you more flexibility based on the item and placement area.

6" x 10" Platen

This smaller platen is ideal for compact decoration areas and specialty applications.

Best for:

  • Accessories
  • Bags
  • Youth hoodies
  • Sleeve prints
  • Left chest logos

8" x 10" Platen

This mid-size platen is a versatile option for bags, smaller apparel, and jobs where precise placement matters.

Best for:

  • Tote bags
  • Polypropylene bags
  • Specialty print placements
  • Smaller garment areas

11" x 15" Platen

This larger specialty platen is designed for apparel where a full-size lower platen may be too large for the garment.

Best for:

  • Ladies’ tees
  • Youth garments
  • Smaller apparel sizes
  • Garments that require better print-area isolation

Eligible Hotronix Heat Press Options

This promotion applies to eligible 16" x 20" Hotronix heat presses. These presses are built for professional apparel decorators who need consistent heat, pressure, and reliable day-to-day production performance.

MAXX 250 16" x 20" Heat Press

A dependable everyday production press for decorators who need a reliable manual heat press for apparel, transfers, and general heat printing jobs.

Hotronix 16" x 20" Auto Open Clam

A user-friendly heat press option designed to help reduce operator fatigue with auto-open functionality and consistent production results.

Hotronix Fusion IQ

A premium heat press with advanced controls and a swing-away design, built for decorators who want more precision, flexibility, and production control.

Hotronix Air Fusion IQ

A professional pneumatic heat press designed for high-volume shops that need consistent pressure and efficient production workflows.

Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ

A high-production heat press option built for shops that need maximum efficiency, dual-station workflow, and advanced heat press control.

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How Smaller Platens Help Improve Heat Pressing

Using the right platen size helps decorators avoid common heat pressing issues caused by uneven surfaces. When seams, pockets, zippers, collars, and thick fabric areas interfere with pressure, the transfer may not apply evenly.

By switching to a smaller platen, you can position only the decoration area on the press. This helps keep the print area flat and gives your transfer the pressure it needs for a cleaner application.

Smaller platens are especially helpful when decorating:

  • Hoodies with seams or pockets
  • Jackets with zippers
  • Bags and totes
  • Youth apparel
  • Sleeves
  • Left chest logos
  • Small business uniforms
  • Specialty placement jobs

The result is a more efficient workflow, fewer application problems, and a wider range of products you can offer your customers.


Easy Quick-Change Platen Setup

Hotronix heat presses are designed to make platen changes simple. The quick-change lower platen system allows decorators to swap platens without tools, making it easier to move between different products and print placements throughout the day.

  1. Release the lower platen using the quick-change lever.
  2. Remove the current platen and place the desired platen size onto the press.
  3. Lock the platen back into place before pressing.

This makes it easier to adjust your press setup for the job at hand without slowing down production.


Who Should Take Advantage of This Promotion?

This bundle is a strong fit for decorators who want to get more use out of their heat press and expand the types of jobs they can produce.

This promotion is ideal for:

  • Apparel decorators upgrading their heat press setup
  • Small businesses adding heat printing services
  • Print shops producing uniforms, hoodies, tees, and accessories
  • Schools, teams, and organizations decorating multiple garment types
  • Brands that want to offer more custom placement options
  • Shops that want better control when pressing around seams, zippers, and pockets

Get More Out of Your Heat Press for Less

A heat press is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any apparel decoration workflow. Adding the right platens gives you more control, more flexibility, and more confidence when taking on different types of jobs.

For a limited time, you can purchase an eligible 16" x 20" Hotronix heat press and add the Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set for only $280.

This offer is available now through June 26, 2026, while supplies last.

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Promotion Terms

The $220 discount applies only to the Shop Essentials 3 Platen Set, which includes the 6" x 10", 8" x 10", and 11" x 15" platens, when purchased with an eligible Hotronix 16" x 20" heat press. Offer is valid for orders that ship during the promotional period and while supplies last. Offer expires June 26, 2026.

Contact your local McLogan Supply store or shop online to learn more about eligible heat press options.

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