LOKLiK automatic cup thermo press printer

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The "LOKLiK" automatic mug press – professional mug sublimation, fully automated

The "LOKLiK" automatic mug heat press is designed for manufacturers and small businesses wishing to achieve consistent, professionally looking sublimation prints on mugs without manual pressing. It automatically performs pressing, heating, and timing, ensuring each mug in the batch is printed with the same clean, vibrant print – whether it's a one-off gift or a whole production run.

Simple mug presses have the same drawbacks: a fixed pressure that can be easily over- or under-increased, no screen to show what's actually happening during pressing, and a solid body that is inconvenient to clean or repair. The "LOKLiK" automatic mug heat press directly addresses all these issues – the pressing is automated and requires no manual labor, the pressure can be adjusted based on the mug being used, the real-time screen displays the temperature and pressure during the press's operation, and the heating plate is a separate, replaceable module, not a fixed part of the body.

The workflow is short enough to learn in one try.

1. Load the module
Attach the appropriate heating plate for what you are pressing

2. Wrap your design
Wrap the sublimation film around the substrate

3. Insert and press
Set the parameters and let the machine take over

4. Enjoy the result
Bright, vibrant transfers on mugs, jars, and glasses

Four programmable preset slots allow you to save desired combinations of temperature, time, and pressure – one for standard mugs, another for glasses, and yet another for specialty materials that require separate settings. Once saved, switching between them can be done with a single button press, rather than re-entering three numbers before each batch.

A sturdier heating wrap around the mug allows designs to be approximately 0.5 cm away from the handle, thus utilizing a larger portion of the printing area rather than losing it in a wide, unheated margin by the handle.

The pressure can be set from 20 to 70 kg, allowing both thin, delicate, and thicker, heavier mugs to receive the needed pressing force. Too little pressure can result in uneven, faded transfer images.
Too much pressure can strain the material. The real-time screen displays the exact pressure applied throughout the pressing process, so you will never have to guess.

Choosing the correct pressure based on the material makes the difference between uneven transfers and bright, smooth, full-wrap prints:

Lower pressure – suitable for fragile or thin-walled items

Standard pressure – suitable for most mugs and glasses

Higher pressure – for tightly wrapping sturdier items, without gaps

The included heating plate module fits mugs with a diameter of 8-8.8 cm, so most standard ceramic mugs and coffee cups on the market require no adjustments. Since the heating plate is a removable module, not a fixed part of the unit, the same press can be adapted for different beverage containers. The mug module is in the box and ready to use immediately.
Modules for straight glasses and 1.2-liter capacity mugs with handles are sold separately.

For mugs
Included

For straight glasses
Sold separately

For 1.2-liter capacity mugs with handle
Sold separately

Changing the module is tool-free, done simply by pressing and locking – no screws, no separate tools, no waiting for anything to cool down. This allows for real-time changes of mugs and glasses during the same production run of the same item, rather than dedicating the entire unit to one type of product.

Each module is built around an aluminum heating core designed for over 10,000 presses – significantly more than the 500-800 presses typical for basic entry-level machines. This means less frequent parts replacement, lower operating costs, and a reduced risk that a worn plate will cause bubbling or wrinkling in the middle of the batch.

Even heat distribution throughout the cup helps prevent cold spots and color unevenness caused by inconsistent manual pressing. The temperature, time, and pressure are displayed on the real-time screen throughout the entire cycle. A 15-minute automatic shut-off automatically turns off the heating element if the press is not in use, ensuring safety in busy homes or workshops.

Whether it’s a one-time gift or a full shelf of orders to fulfill, the same automatic press handles both tasks without any extra hassle.

Create memorable, personalized gifts at home

Or expand a small sublimation business

The “LOKLiK” automatic mug heat press machine arrives ready to press right away: the machine itself, a mug heat pressing plate module, already tailored for standard 8–8.8 cm mugs, 2 mm and 4 mm heat pressing mats suitable for different substrates, a pair of heat-resistant gloves, heat-resistant tape for securing transfers, and a user manual providing instructions for getting started. Everything needed for the first mug batch is in the box – later, as your projects grow, you can add extra heat pressing plate modules for glasses.

• “LOKLiK” automatic mug heat press
• Mug heating plate module (8–8.8 cm diameter)
• 2 mm heat pressing mat
• 4 mm heat pressing mat
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Heat-resistant tape
• User manual

Note: flat and 1.2 liter capacity glass heating plate modules with handles are not included and sold separately.