Stainless Steel Hugger Sublimation Instructions

Instruction Details

Temperature:
375°F / 190.56°C
Time:
Varies - See Below
Pressure:
Medium
Substrate:
SSH33W, SSH33S, SSH44W, SSH44S, TUMHUG221, TUMHUG222 (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Heat Press Method Instructions

1. Secure transfer to the Tumbler using Heat Tape.
2. Cover with protective paper
3. Place Tumbler in Mug Press and close the heating element
4. Press at 375° for 1 minute 15 seconds
5. Rotate tumbler and press for an additional 1 minute 15 seconds

***a green pad (HCR-18610. may be needed for items that are smaller in diameter like water bottles. When using the green pad, please add an additional minute of time to each press.

Oven Instructions

Instructions for Using an Oven and Sublimation Shrink Wrap

1. Remove all plastic parts and lids
2. Cut out design and affix to tumbler using heat tape
3. Place in Sublimation Shrink Wrap bag
4. Use heat gun to shrink bag to tumbler
5. Place in oven for 6 minutes at 360°
6. Remove from oven
7. Remove shrink bag and image from tumbler

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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