What’s a rotary drum heat press?
A rotary hot press, also known as a calendar transfer machine , is used to continuously transfer the dye sublimation print onto the fabric. Machines like this are used in many types of applications. You can use it to print fabric rolls, make signage, make flags, use cut parts to cut and sew garments, and even make ribbons or long strips. Rotary presses are usually manufactured in two different ways, ranging from 10-220". Both types of presses are called roll-to-roll rotary presses and cutting parts rotary presses (the latter has a table) . Roll-to-roll rotary press : This type of rotary press is used to transfer your design to a roll of fabric. Items required to use a roll-to-roll rotary press include pre-printed transfer paper, tissue and fabric. The pre-printed transfer paper has a slight tack and is used to hold the fabric in place. The thin paper keeps sublimation ink from entering the belt around the drum. The fabric you use will always consist of polyester, polyester ...