APEX X8 - 8 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press
Maximize your shop's daily transfer output and standardize print quality with the APEX X8 8-Station Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press. Engineered for high-volume DTF (Direct-to-Film) and commercial heat transfer production, the APEX X8 delivers continuous carousel pressing to process up to 385–420 garments per hour with a single operator.
Whether you manage an industrial apparel decoration plant, print fulfillment center, or screen printing facility across Chicago, Kansas City, Nashville, Atlanta, or nationwide, the APEX X8 brings true industrial-grade rotary automation to your workflow.
Key Features & Highlights
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8-Station Continuous Carousel Workflow: Features eight heavy-duty 16” x 20” workstations for non-stop loading, pressing, cooling, and unloading without machine downtime.
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4-Head Multi-Stage Configuration: Equipped with 3 active heating platens and 1 dedicated water-cooled cooling platen to accelerate transfer peeling and handling.
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Integrated Water-Cooling System: Rapidly drops transfer temperatures from 212°F down to 104–140°F in seconds, drastically reducing sticking and speeding up hot/cold peel handling.
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10.4” PLC Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly machine-mounted color touchscreen with job parameter memory for quick setups and effortless daily operation.
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Garment Conditioning & Fiber Flattening: Digitally controlled heating stations flatten garment fibers and introduce residual heat to optimize downstream white ink flash and pretreat processes.
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Industrial Pneumatic Construction: Built with heavy-gauge steel and stable pallet arms to deliver consistent edge-to-edge pressure over long production runs.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | APEX X8 (SKU: X8) |
| Workstations / Platens | 8 Stations (15.7” x 19.7” Platen Area) |
| Heat Presses / Heads | 4 Multi-Stage Press Heads (3 Heating Platens + 1 Active Cooling Platen) |
| Production Speed | Up to 385 – 420 garments/hour |
| Control System | 10.4” PLC Digital Touchscreen |
| Operation Type | Fully Automatic Rotary Movement (Pneumatic) |
| Power Requirements | 220V (3 Phase), 23A / 8500W |
Regional Support, Service & Training
Investing in the APEX X8 from Lawson Workhorse Group includes complete technical support from installation to daily production. We provide setup assistance, operator training, and local service managed directly from our headquarters in St. Louis, MO and regional facility in Atlanta, GA, backed by satellite technicians in Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. Fast standard shipping direct to print shops nationwide.
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APEX X8 - 8 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press
APEX X8 - 8 Station 16” x 20” Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press
Maximize your shop's daily transfer output and standardize print quality with the APEX X8 8-Station Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press. Engineered for high-volume DTF (Direct-to-Film) and commercial heat transfer production, the APEX X8 delivers continuous carousel pressing to process up to 385–420 garments per hour with a single operator.
Whether you manage an industrial apparel decoration plant, print fulfillment center, or screen printing facility across Chicago, Kansas City, Nashville, Atlanta, or nationwide, the APEX X8 brings true industrial-grade rotary automation to your workflow.
Key Features & Highlights
-
8-Station Continuous Carousel Workflow: Features eight heavy-duty 16” x 20” workstations for non-stop loading, pressing, cooling, and unloading without machine downtime.
-
4-Head Multi-Stage Configuration: Equipped with 3 active heating platens and 1 dedicated water-cooled cooling platen to accelerate transfer peeling and handling.
-
Integrated Water-Cooling System: Rapidly drops transfer temperatures from 212°F down to 104–140°F in seconds, drastically reducing sticking and speeding up hot/cold peel handling.
-
10.4” PLC Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly machine-mounted color touchscreen with job parameter memory for quick setups and effortless daily operation.
-
Garment Conditioning & Fiber Flattening: Digitally controlled heating stations flatten garment fibers and introduce residual heat to optimize downstream white ink flash and pretreat processes.
-
Industrial Pneumatic Construction: Built with heavy-gauge steel and stable pallet arms to deliver consistent edge-to-edge pressure over long production runs.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | APEX X8 (SKU: X8) |
| Workstations / Platens | 8 Stations (15.7” x 19.7” Platen Area) |
| Heat Presses / Heads | 4 Multi-Stage Press Heads (3 Heating Platens + 1 Active Cooling Platen) |
| Production Speed | Up to 385 – 420 garments/hour |
| Control System | 10.4” PLC Digital Touchscreen |
| Operation Type | Fully Automatic Rotary Movement (Pneumatic) |
| Power Requirements | 220V (3 Phase), 23A / 8500W |
Regional Support, Service & Training
Investing in the APEX X8 from Lawson Workhorse Group includes complete technical support from installation to daily production. We provide setup assistance, operator training, and local service managed directly from our headquarters in St. Louis, MO and regional facility in Atlanta, GA, backed by satellite technicians in Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. Fast standard shipping direct to print shops nationwide.
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Description
Maximize your shop's daily transfer output and standardize print quality with the APEX X8 8-Station Fully Automatic Rotary Heat Press. Engineered for high-volume DTF (Direct-to-Film) and commercial heat transfer production, the APEX X8 delivers continuous carousel pressing to process up to 385–420 garments per hour with a single operator.
Whether you manage an industrial apparel decoration plant, print fulfillment center, or screen printing facility across Chicago, Kansas City, Nashville, Atlanta, or nationwide, the APEX X8 brings true industrial-grade rotary automation to your workflow.
Key Features & Highlights
-
8-Station Continuous Carousel Workflow: Features eight heavy-duty 16” x 20” workstations for non-stop loading, pressing, cooling, and unloading without machine downtime.
-
4-Head Multi-Stage Configuration: Equipped with 3 active heating platens and 1 dedicated water-cooled cooling platen to accelerate transfer peeling and handling.
-
Integrated Water-Cooling System: Rapidly drops transfer temperatures from 212°F down to 104–140°F in seconds, drastically reducing sticking and speeding up hot/cold peel handling.
-
10.4” PLC Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly machine-mounted color touchscreen with job parameter memory for quick setups and effortless daily operation.
-
Garment Conditioning & Fiber Flattening: Digitally controlled heating stations flatten garment fibers and introduce residual heat to optimize downstream white ink flash and pretreat processes.
-
Industrial Pneumatic Construction: Built with heavy-gauge steel and stable pallet arms to deliver consistent edge-to-edge pressure over long production runs.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | APEX X8 (SKU: X8) |
| Workstations / Platens | 8 Stations (15.7” x 19.7” Platen Area) |
| Heat Presses / Heads | 4 Multi-Stage Press Heads (3 Heating Platens + 1 Active Cooling Platen) |
| Production Speed | Up to 385 – 420 garments/hour |
| Control System | 10.4” PLC Digital Touchscreen |
| Operation Type | Fully Automatic Rotary Movement (Pneumatic) |
| Power Requirements | 220V (3 Phase), 23A / 8500W |
Regional Support, Service & Training
Investing in the APEX X8 from Lawson Workhorse Group includes complete technical support from installation to daily production. We provide setup assistance, operator training, and local service managed directly from our headquarters in St. Louis, MO and regional facility in Atlanta, GA, backed by satellite technicians in Phoenix, Orlando, and Des Moines. Fast standard shipping direct to print shops nationwide.









