kkeeble 64 Posted June 10, 2016 Does anyone know what type of material they use on the bottom platen pad of a heat press? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeeble 64 Posted June 10, 2016 ive seen some at mcmastercarr but not sure what the hardness of the material wold be.. i dont want to go too soft and have issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxcat128 28 Posted June 10, 2016 Silicone: from Heat Press Nation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennD 2 Posted June 10, 2016 Maxcat128 beat me to it! They are silicone and you can source them pretty easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeeble 64 Posted June 10, 2016 is if more of a silicone foam or silicon rubber? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennD 2 Posted June 10, 2016 ive seen some at mcmastercarr but not sure what the hardness of the material wold be.. i dont want to go too soft and have issues Who's presses are you using? The pads on the Insta presses are fairly soft. The Geo. Knight pads are much thinner and firmer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeeble 64 Posted June 10, 2016 i have an older hat press was given to me that is de-badge so im not sure who makes it and the heating head needs a new pad. it seems to be around 3/8" thick and orange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites