APEX M15 15 Station Fully Automatic Mug Heat Press

    MICROTEC USA Product Number: XM-15
    Sale price $29,990.00 USD Regular price
    Regular price $29,990.00 USD

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    XM15-Station Robotic Auto Mug Heat Press

    The APEX XM15-Station Robotic Auto Mug Heat Press is built for the speed, consistency, and automation demands of today’s print-on-demand market. Designed with a fully automated workflow, it handles mug feeding, positioning, heating, pressing, transfer movement, and cooling of 11oz mugs with minimal manual involvement, helping businesses increase output while reducing labor intensity.

    Powered by advanced robotics, a high-precision guide rail system, and mechanical gripping claws, the machine delivers smoother movement and more accurate handling throughout the production process. This added precision helps improve positioning consistency and overall transfer quality, especially in continuous production environments.

    With flexible batch modes of 5, 10, or 15 mugs per cycle, the system can adapt to both small custom jobs and higher-volume orders. Capable of producing over 230 mugs per hour, it is designed to help users scale production efficiently without sacrificing consistency.

    The machine is also equipped with a powerful touchscreen PLC control system, making operation more intuitive and simplifying production management. A bottom-heating configuration helps improve color performance on mug base transfer areas, producing richer and more attractive results. At the output end, an integrated cold-air cooling system helps mugs cool down more quickly, making them easier to handle and more convenient for downstream packaging.

    Built for productivity, precision, and ease of use, the XM15-Station Robotic Auto Mug Heat Press is an ideal solution for businesses looking to automate and upgrade mug transfer production.

    APEX M15 15 Station Fully Automatic Mug Heat Press
    Sale price $29,990.00 USD Regular price
    Regular price $29,990.00 USD
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    Specifications

    Workstation Count 15
    Production Capacity Up To 250 Units/hour*
    Temperature Range 120-400ºF
    Time Range 0-9'59"
    Shipping Size 79.5" x 56" x 80.3"
    Air Requirements (CFM) 4.2 CFM
    Power Consumption 6000W
    Voltage 220V
    Amps 28Amp
    Machine Dimensions 67" x 43.3" x 70.8"
    Method of Operation Fully Automatic (Pneumatic)
    Machine Line Apex
    Shipping Weight 1716 lb
    Net Weight 1136 lb
    Color Gray and White

    * Calculated using DTF film

    APEX M15 15 Station Fully Automatic Mug Heat Press

    15 Workstation Heat Press

    MICROTEC USA

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    120-400ºF
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    Fully Automatic (Pneumatic)
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    Up to 250
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    Features

    End-to-End Automation

    Robotic Mug Gripper

    Designed for stable and consistent mug handling throughout the transfer process, helping reduce manual contact and improve production consistency.

    Mug Feeding & Discharge Conveyors

    Automated infeed and outfeed conveyors help streamline loading and unloading, reducing labor requirements and improving overall workflow efficiency.

    Mug Positioning Sensor

    Helps improve mug placement accuracy and reduce alignment errors during production.

    Advanced Heating Technology

    Independent Heating Stations

    Each heating station can be controlled independently, allowing operators to adjust settings for different mug types, coatings, and transfer requirements.

    Bottom Heating Assembly

    The bottom heating structure helps support more even heat coverage around the mug, improving transfer consistency during production.

    Rapid Cooling System

    Integrated cooling helps shorten handling time after pressing and supports faster production turnaround.

    Smart Control & Safety

    PLC Touchscreen Control

    The PLC control system features an intuitive touchscreen interface with preset parameters for easier setup, repeat jobs, and daily operation.

    Adjustable Gripper Pressure

    The pressure regulating valve and filter allow operators to fine-tune gripping pressure for different mug shapes and production needs.

    Emergency Stop System

    Built-in emergency stop function allows operators to shut down the machine quickly when needed.

    Scalable Production Capacity

    5 / 10 / 15-Station Operating Modes

    Flexible station modes allow operators to adjust production capacity based on order volume, staffing, and workflow requirements.

    Movable Casters

    Heavy-duty casters make it easier to reposition the machine within different production environments.

    Labor-Saving Production

    The automated mug heat press system is designed to help reduce manual handling, lower labor dependency, and improve production consistency. For growing POD and custom drinkware businesses, it provides a scalable solution for higher-volume mug transfer production.

    Built for Automated POD Production

    The system can be integrated with Microtec’s High-Speed Automatic Mug Wrapping Machine and KP-24 Precision Paper Cutter to support a more automated mug production workflow — from pattern cutting and mug wrapping to high-efficiency heat transfer.

    This helps reduce repetitive manual steps, improve workflow consistency, and support higher production output for growing drinkware businesses.

    Lifetime technical support from Microtec USA

    One-Year Limited Warranty on the Complete Machine

    *** Coverage excludes mug heating element ***

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