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See APEX X8 - 8 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press run your transfers live at our Orange, CA showroom or on a video call.
Built for high-volume DTF and heat transfer production, the APEX X Series is designed to deliver faster output, greater consistency, and lower labor dependence in demanding production environments.
With the ability to process up to 420 garments per hour with minimal labor, the APEX X Series Automatic Transfer System helps standardize heat transfer application through automated pressing, controlled settings, and precise pallet movement. Available in configurations with 1 to 4 heat press stations on a 4 - 8 pallet platform, it is engineered for efficient, repeatable production at scale.
A 10.4" machine-mounted touchscreen interface gives operators clear and convenient control over system functions and production settings. Built with heavy-duty steel and premium-grade components, the APEX X Series is made for continuous industrial use where durability and reliability are essential.
Its digitally controlled heat press stations do more than apply transfers. They also help flatten garment fibers and introduce residual heat that can improve downstream processes such as pretreat application and white ink flash efficiency.
Stable pallet arms provide the support needed for accurate garment positioning and consistent print quality. The system also helps operators align garments and cut pieces more precisely, reducing handling errors and speeding up pallet changeover during production.
Designed for decorators and manufacturers who need higher output, more repeatable results, and more efficient workflow, the APEX X Series brings industrial-level automation to modern heat transfer production.
1. Installation and training fee: USD 3,890.
2. Product prices do not include shipping. Please contact us to confirm the shipping cost.
APEX X8 - 8 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press
MICROTEC USA, continuous-cycle automation engineered to keep garments moving.
23+
Years building heat presses with industrial manufacturing roots
30+
Machines in the U.S. lineup, entry level to full automation
1800ft²
U.S. showroom in Orange, California
100%
U.S.-based service, support, and warranty path
MicroTec USA supplies professional heat presses trusted by decorators who need consistent temperature, pressure, and throughput, without guessing on support after delivery.
| Workstation Count | 8 |
| Platen Size | 15.7" x 19.7" |
| Production Capacity | Up To 385 Units/hour* |
| Temperature Range | 0-450°F |
| Time Range | 0-999 Seconds |
| Shipping Size | 122.5" x 84.6" x 88.6" |
| Air Requirements (CFM) | 40.0 CFM |
| Power Consumption | 8500W |
| Voltage | 220V 3 Phase |
| Amps | 23A |
| Machine Dimensions | 120" x 120" x 75" |
| Method of Operation | Pneumatic |
| Machine Line | Apex |
| Shipping Weight | 3334 lb |
| Net Weight | 2409 lb |
| Color | Gray and White |
* Production capacity calculated using DTF film. Actual throughput varies by transfer, garment, and operator.
Download the full manual for setup, operation, and maintenance.
Every spec below exists for one reason: keeping garments moving.
Automated cycles keep operators loading and unloading while the machine presses. The rated hourly capacity in Specifications is sustained output, not a burst number.
Digital controls hold your recipe cycle after cycle, so the thousandth garment presses like the first. No operator drift, no re-dialing between runs.
Industrial heating elements and calibrated platens keep edge-to-edge temperature true. Verify each model’s range in the Specifications table above.
Production machines from a 23-year heat press manufacturer, the same engineering running high-volume decoration floors worldwide, backed by US-based support.
Model throughput, price per piece, and labor. Then decide with numbers, not guesses.
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Not sure this is the right machine? Book 30 minutes. We will map your volumes, transfers, power, and air requirements.
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Lifetime heating-element coverage on TITAN & APEX. 5 years on VECTOR & ATLAS. 2-year standard warranty on every machine for other covered components. Confirm the full term on this product's specs or with your specialist.
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Commercial freight across the USA. Dimensions and shipping weight live in Specifications. Delivery coordination included.
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Check the Specifications table on this page for voltage, amps, watts, and CFM (if pneumatic). When in doubt, book a call. We will confirm shop electrical and compressor capacity before you order.
Heat presses ship via commercial freight. Dimensions and shipping weight are listed in Specifications. You will receive tracking and delivery coordination for dock or residential delivery as applicable.
Use the ROI calculator above, compare platen size and production capacity, or schedule a free consult. Our team will map volume, garment mix, and budget to VECTOR / TITAN / ATLAS / APEX lines.
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US-based support can help with setup questions, parts, and troubleshooting. Keep your order number handy when you contact us.
US-based support helps you triage fast, and parts ship from the US. For production-critical lines, ask your specialist about spare-parts kits and response options before you buy.
Then don’t buy it yet. A Titan or ATLAS press may fit today’s volume, and the upgrade path is real. See the lineup below or take the 2-minute finder quiz.
Yes. That’s the point. Book a live production demo at our Orange, CA showroom or a virtual walkthrough, and we’ll run your artwork and transfers on the machine.
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