A heat press machine helps to transfer graphic design to a substrate. The substrate could be a t-shirt, cup, plate, or any other item. The process is known as heat transfer and it is the modern way of placing artwork on items.
This brings us to the question, “how much does a heat press machine cost in Nigeria?” There are different types of heat press machines with different capacities on the market. In this post, we will look at the different machines and how much they cost.
Prices of Heat Press Machines in Nigeria
As we mentioned above, there are a plethora of heat press machines on the market. These machines differ by brand, capacity, and purpose. To help you find out the prices of the different machines, we had to survey both offline and online vendors. Below are the prices of the different machines available on the market:
Two-Lion Digital Steam Press & Stoning Machine – N95,000 – N120,000
Description
- 26-inch pressing plate
- 50/60Hz
- 220 – 240 volts
- Quick easy press for linens, drapes, and pants.
38-inch Heat Transfer Machine – N130,000 – N150,000
Description
- Up to 200 degrees Centigrade.
- 220 volts.
- Well-designed handle.
- Used to transfer rhinestones to materials as well.
8-in-1 Heat Transfer Machine – N169,999 – N180,000
Description
- Voltage – 220/110 volts
- Plate press – 12.5 to 15.5 cm
- Mug press – 5 to 7.7 cm
- Cap press – 5 to 7.5 cm
- Applicable to transfer to plates, cups, and caps.
Digital Fabric Steam Press Stoning Machine – N135,000 – N155,000
Description
- Power – 1600 watts
- Frequency – 50/60Hz
- Voltage – 220 to 240 volts
- Plate press – 82 by 26 cm
- Measurement – 58 x 24.5 x 84.5 cm
- Quick easy press for drapes, linens, and pants.
32-inch Digital Fabric Steam Press Stoning Machine – N139,000 – N169,000
Description
- Power – 1600 watts
- Frequency – 50/60Hz
- Voltage – 220 to 240 volts
- Plate press – 25.4 by 66 cm
Combo 5-in-1 Heat Press Machine – N215,500 – N240,000
Description
- Plate presser
- T-shirt presser
- Mug presser (of 2 different sizes)
- Cap presser
- 3-month warranty
Combo 8-in-1 Heat Press Machine – N219,000 – N250,000
Description
- Plate presser (of 2 different sizes)
- T-shirt presser
- Mug presser (of 3 different sizes)
- Cap presser
- 3-month warranty
15-inch by 15-inch 8-in-1 Digital Control Heat Press Machine – N222,500 – N260,000
Description
- 1 Fully-assembled machine along with platen press
- 1 Hat press
- 1 Operating Manual
- 1 Removable silicone pad plus cotton pad
- 2 Plate presses
- 4 Mug presses
- Dimensions – 24″ x 20″ x 18″ (595 * 515 * 445mm)
- Hat/Cap Press 6″ × 3″ (curved)
- Mug Press Number 1 2″-2.75″ diameter (6OZ)
- Mug Press Number 2 3″-3.5″ diameter (11OZ)
- Mug Press Number 3 12OZ latte mug (Cone)
- Mug Press Number 4 17OZ latte mug (Cone)
- Net Weight 64lb (30kg)
- Plate Press Number 1 5 inches max diameter
- Plate Press Number 2 6 inches max diameter
- Platen Press (Teflon-coated) 15″ × 15″ (38 × 38 cm)
- Power Input 110V Or 220V
- Temperature Range (0 – 250ºC)
- Timer Control 0 – 999 Seconds
- T-shirts, cups, and hats
- Wattage – 1100W
10-in-1 Heat Press Transfer Machine – N245,000 – N280,000
Description
- 6 pen press attachment
- 4 shoe press attachment
- 8-inch pad heating plate with a diameter of 15 cm
- Free tutorial DVD
- Package size – 550mm x 500mm x 480mm
More 5-in-1 Heat Press Machine – N250,000 – N285,000
Description
- 360-degree rotation
- 12 inch by 15-inch heat press
- Hat press
- Mug press
- Plate press
- T-shirt press
- Pad press
- Non-stick surface
62-inch Heat Press Machine – N144,500 – N165,000
Description
- Measurement – 41 x 65 x 69.5 cm
- Built-in heat-protective silica gel base
- Built-in heat-protective Teflon cover
- Time maximum value – 999 seconds
- Maximum temperature – 400°C
- Used in applying rhinestones on clothes.
- Adjustable pressure screw.
Unique Heat Transfer Machine – N145,000 – N167,000
Description
- Height – 42 cm
- Width – 45 cm
- Depth – 72 cm
- Weight – 23 kg
- Color – Grey
Note that these prices may vary depending on your location and the vendor you patronize. Regardless, there are a few factors to consider when choosing a heat press machine. We will discuss them briefly in the next section.
Factors to consider when choosing a heat press machine
There are so many heat press machines on the market. As such, making a choice can be a very daunting task. To save you from such rigors, we have come up with a list of factors that you should consider before buying one.
Ease of use
Before you purchase a machine, you must check whether it is easy to use or not. If you are experienced, you may not have a problem here. However, as a novice, you don’t want a machine that is difficult to set up or manipulate. You can go for machines that come with setup manuals and digital readouts.
Heat distribution and temperature range
One of the first things that you must check in a heat press machine before purchase is its temperature range. This will affect the materials that you can use the machine on. The higher the range, the thicker the materials that you can work with. You should also check to see that the heat is properly distributed across the top plate. This makes printing on larger materials easier.
Portability
Will you be moving the machine around or it will be stationary? If it is the former, you need the machine to be portable and easily movable. Some machines are so cumbersome to move around which will be a problem for someone who doesn’t have a permanent workspace.
Budget
How much can you spend on the heat press machine that you want to purchase? You should create a balance between the quality and the amount you can afford. Sometimes, you will have to check the market for something qualitative within your price range.
