Insta’s Model 828 Automatic Swing Away heat press machine is, with its 20” x 25” platens, our largest machine. The 828 is frequently used in the sublimation market because of its over sized platens and its ability to generate even temperature & pressure – which are essential in the application of sublimation transfers. It is also used globally, by contractors for many of the world's top apparel brands, for the application of various types of heat transfers. The 828 is chosen for its fast heat recovery, accurate temperature, even pressure, and its ability to achieve consistent results under 24/7 use.

The Model 828 has been strategically designed to generate & evenly distribute tremendous pressure throughout its upper & lower platens. And, its cast-in tubular heating element heats the metal from within, to produce constant and long lasting heat. A successful heat transfer application requires 3 key elements to work in tandem– time, temperature & pressure. The Model 828 has mastered those elements and gets the job done every time.

The Insta Model 828 is an automatic swing-away heat press machine designed for professional and high-volume heat transfer applications. With a 20" x 25" large-format platen, it provides ample space for garments, sublimation blanks, or specialty items, making it ideal for commercial printing shops and industrial production.

This heat press features automatic swing-away operation, which lifts and swings the upper platen away from the lower platen after each cycle. This ensures safe, hands-free operation while allowing operators to load and unload materials efficiently. The swing-away design also provides even pressure distribution and precise heat transfer, preventing scorching and improving print quality.

The digital control panel allows precise adjustment of temperature, time, and pressure, providing consistent and repeatable results for different materials, including fabrics, plastics, and specialty substrates. Its heavy-duty construction ensures durability, stability, and long-term reliability in high-production environments.

Key Features:

• Large-format 20" x 25" platen for oversized transfers

• Automatic swing-away upper platen for safe and efficient operation

• Digital control for precise time, temperature, and pressure

• Heavy-duty steel construction for durability and stability

• Ideal for sublimation, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and industrial garment printing