

Simply load the shirt onto the platen and feed the bottom of the garment through the clearance underneath the lower platen The base of the Model 158P has been designed to allow users to dress garments over the lower platen without stretching them out. The 158P's new dual gas springs lift the upper platen gently - for a smooth and quiet release. With the use of a strategically placed electromagnet, the upper platen automatically releases at the end of the time cycle, without the use of an air compressor. This allows the operator to maximize his/her time while the transfer is dwelling, without having to worry about burning the garment. After the operator closes the machine, the Model 158P will automatically open once the pre-set time has elapsed. The Model 158P meets the demands of today’s busy retail environment and is also a practical solution to use as a post-curing agent for the expanding digital direct-to-garment marketplace.įollowing in the tradition of Insta’s reputation for quality, the Model 158P maintains the ergonomic, compact clamshell style of the Model 138 - and in addition, boasts a time maximizing auto-release feature.

Insta’s Model 158P Digital Auto Release heat press offers one of the major benefits of an automatic machine - the auto-open feature - in the lightweight, lower cost, ergonomic design of a manual clamshell heat press.

Ideal for Heat Transfer Application & Direct-to-Garment Printing. If you have an order in process, you may inquire about its status by contacting your sales associate. In response, Insta has temporarily suspended its operations and closed its Cerritos facilities until Monday, April 6th.
