LMUG17SS Stainless Steel Polymer Injected Latte Mug

Instruction Details

Temperature:
400°F / 204.44°C
Time:
4 Minutes
Pressure:
Medium
Substrate:
LMUG17SS (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Additional Items Needed

  • Heat Tape

Heat Press Method Instructions

Using the DK3T Heat Press:

1. Wrap tumbler with transfer using heat tape (54150) to secure.
2. Insert in press. Cook for 4 minutes.
3. Remove from press.
4. Remove transfer.

Shrink Instructions

Instructions for Using an Oven and Sublimation Shrink Wrap

400° 6 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 400°
2. Cut out template and tape it tightly to your mug
*Optional- if adding a handle design make sure that it is taped down securely.
3. Cut a slit about 2 inches from the bottom of the shrink wrap and slip the wrap over the mug with the handle out
4. Tape shrink wrap under handle to ensure that it will not separate when tightened with heat
5. Tuck excess SubliShink into the mug and evenly tighten the wrap by using the heat gun to apply hot air
6. Place in preheated oven for 6 minutes
7. Use caution to remove Sublimation Shrink Wrap and paper from hot mug immediately
8. Allow mug to cool under a fan or using a Kool Plate®

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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