FRP Memory Tiles

Instruction Details

Temperature:
400°F / 204.44°C
Time:
45 seconds
Pressure:
Medium
Substrate:
U4370 (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Additional Items Needed

  • Heat Tape

Heat Press Method Instructions

* Add 2 extra seconds for every additional piece pressed at the same time.

1. Print the transfer.

2. Cover the press with protective paper.

3. Lightly mist transfer with DyeTrans Adhesive Spray.

4. Place the transfer on the FRP, smooth wrinkles.

5) With the transfer attached, place FRP face up on the protective sheet. You must imprint the 2-sided substrates twice. You cannot imprint both sides at the same time.

6. Cover with protective paper.

7. Press with TIME/TEMP/PRESSURE settings listed above.

Double-sided items: Let cool completely, repeat steps 1-6 for second side.
Do not stack items while hot. Place separately on a table to cool. A thin plastic film that must be removed prior to pressing protects some items.

OUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON USING A DK20S, DK3110 AND/OR A COUNTER TOP CONVECTION OVEN. TIMES AND TEMPERATURES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON WHICH EQUIPMENT YOU USE.

Heat Press Pressure Cheat Sheet

Level
PSI
Press Dial Level
Average Human Resistance Felt
Contact Pressure
10-15 psi
1 on press dial
Where the platen just makes physical contact with product
Light Pressure
20 psi
2 on press dial
Resistant with one arm pressing down, easy with two arms
Medium Pressure
40-60 psi
3-5 on press dial
Resistant with two arms pressing down, doesn't require usage of shoulders
Heavy Pressure
80 psi
6 and up on dial
Very resistant with two arms pressing down, requires lifting of elbows and shoulders to lock in place

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