UNISUB MDF Coat Hanger Sublimation Instructions

Instruction Details

Temperature:
400°F / 204.44°C
Time:
1 minute 30 seconds
Pressure:
Medium
Prepress:
20 Seconds
Substrate:
U4576, U4575 (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Additional Items Needed

  • Heat Tape

Heat Press Method Instructions

1. Cover the bottom table of the press with a sheet of protective paper.
2. Place substrate face down on bottom table, cover with protective paper, and pre-press for 20 seconds. Do not skip this step. After cooling, dry any remaining moisture on the substrate.
3. Secure transfer to substrate using Adhesive Spray or Heat Tape.
4. Place substrate face up, with attached transfer face down, on top of protective paper on bottom table.
5. Top with protective paper and press according to time, temperature, and pressure above.

This product will hold up to 30 lbs when:
• Attached to a wall into a stud.
• Hung with #6 or #8 drywall anchors (nails won’t hold the weight).
• Maximum weight on any single coat hook does not exceed 15lbs.
• Children should never use this as a toy.

Application note: During pressing, it is normal for trapped moisture to escape through the substrate’s edge foil. Should the edge foil come loose and flake off after transfer, this is indicative of an excessive amount of moisture within the substrate. In this instance, you will need to prepress (and cool) your substrates twice for 30 seconds each, prior to transfer. If the problem persists, contact Condé for replacement plaques.

Stack Order for Heat Press

  • HEAT PRESS PLATEN
  • PROTECTIVE PAPER
  • TRANSFER
  • SUBSTRATE
  • PROTECTIVE PAPER
  • BOTTOM TABLE

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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