SCHULZE Ball Press 15cm Manual Heat Press
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The SCHULZE Ball Press Ø15cm Manual Heat Press is a specialized professional transfer press designed specifically for decorating footballs, soccer balls, handballs, and other compatible sports balls. Featuring a curved ball support and a 15 cm diameter heating and pressing area, the Ball Press securely positions rounded products for more consistent transfer placement, heat, and pressure than can be achieved with a conventional flat heat press.
The standard ball support is designed for sports balls measuring approximately 20 to 24 cm in diameter. This covers many commonly decorated footballs, soccer balls, handballs, and similar products while providing the stable positioning needed to keep curved surfaces from shifting during pressing.
For smaller sports balls, SCHULZE offers an optional three-piece silicone adapter set that allows the press to accommodate ball diameters starting at approximately 13 cm. This expands the machine for a broader range of sports, promotional products, and specialty ball-decoration applications.
The Ball Press is manually operated and does not self-open, giving the operator direct control over the pressing process. Digital time and temperature controls make it easy to reproduce frequently used transfer settings, with temperatures adjustable up to 220°C and pressing times programmable up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
An integrated ECO Mode automatically places the press into an energy-saving standby state after a period of inactivity, helping reduce unnecessary energy consumption between production runs.
The compact machine requires very little workstation space while providing a dedicated solution for a product that can be difficult to decorate accurately with standard heat transfer equipment. Whether you're personalizing team equipment, branded promotional balls, event merchandise, or individual sports products, the SCHULZE Ball Press provides a purpose-built platform for curved-surface heat transfer production.
Key Features
- Ø15 cm heating and pressing area – Curved system designed specifically for decorating sports balls
- Designed for 20–24 cm balls – Compatible with many standard footballs, soccer balls, handballs, and similar sports products
- Optional adapter set for smaller balls – Three-piece silicone adapter system expands compatibility to balls starting around 13 cm in diameter
- Manual operation – Provides direct operator control over the pressing process
- Non-self-opening design – Heating platen remains manually controlled throughout the cycle
- Digital time control – Provides repeatable pressing times for frequently used transfers
- Digital temperature control – Precisely adjust temperature for different transfer materials
- Maximum temperature of 220°C – Supports a wide range of compatible heat transfer applications
- Maximum time of 99 minutes 59 seconds
- ECO Mode – Automatically enters an energy-saving standby state during periods of inactivity
- Compact footprint – Ideal for dedicated ball-decoration stations, small workshops, and specialty production environments
- 2-year heat press warranty – Excluding normal wear components
- 12-year heating element warranty
Compatible Ball Sizes
| Configuration | Compatible Ball Diameter |
| Standard Ball Press | Approx. 20–24 cm |
| With Optional 3-Piece Silicone Adapter Set | Starting from approx. 13 cm |
Applications
- Soccer Balls / Footballs
- Handballs
- American Footballs and Compatible Sports Balls
- Team Logos and Branding
- Player Names and Numbers
- Sponsor Graphics
- Promotional Sports Products
- Event Merchandise
- Personalized Sports Equipment
- Compatible Heat Transfers
Specifications
| Model | SCHULZE Ball Press |
| SKU | 72404 |
| Heat Press Type | Manual / Ball Press |
| Heating / Pressing Area | Ø15 cm |
| Standard Ball Compatibility | Approx. 20–24 cm Diameter |
| Optional Adapter Compatibility | Ball Diameters Starting at Approx. 13 cm |
| Maximum Temperature | 220°C |
| Maximum Time | 99 Minutes 59 Seconds |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Heating Output | 0.3 kW |
| Supply Voltage | 230 V / 6 A |
| Preheat Time | Approx. 10 Minutes to 180°C |
| Machine Dimensions | 42 x 18 x 40 cm |
| Weight Including Packaging | 18 kg |
| Self-Opening | No |
| Machine Warranty | 2 Years |
| Heating Element Warranty | 12 Years |
The optional three-piece silicone adapter set for smaller balls is sold separately.

