Sefa e-Rotex Air Lite 40cm x 50cm Heat Press

Manual Data Sheet

The SEFA e-Rotex Air Lite 40cm x 50cm Heat Press is a professional pneumatic swing-away heat press designed to reduce operator effort while delivering consistent pressure for medium-volume production. Featuring a full-size 40 x 50 cm (16" x 20") platen, pneumatic opening and closing, and a manually operated swing-away upper platen, the e-Rotex Air Lite is well suited for apparel decoration, sublimation, screen print transfers, and specialty heat transfer applications.

Rather than manually pulling the press closed, the operator activates the pneumatic pressing cycle using two-hand push-button controls. The pneumatic system then closes the press with consistent pressure and automatically opens when the timed cycle is complete. After opening, the upper platen can be manually swung completely away from the lower platen, providing unobstructed access for loading garments, positioning transfers, and working with rigid substrates.

The swing-away design is especially useful for thicker products and rigid materials because the heated platen lifts vertically away from the substrate before being moved to the side. With pressure up to 400 g/cm², a maximum temperature of 220°C / 429°F, and a powerful 2200 W heating system, the e-Rotex Air Lite provides the versatility needed for heat transfer vinyl, textile sublimation, rigid substrate sublimation, laser transfers, screen print transfers, and DTG-related applications.

SEFA's advanced electronic controls include programmable time, temperature, and preheating settings along with 10 customizable recipes, adaptive temperature regulation, Eco Mode, Standby Mode, and dual production counters. Designed and manufactured in France, the e-Rotex Air Lite is an excellent choice for professional decorators who want the access of a swing-away press with the consistency and reduced operator effort of pneumatic operation.

Key Features

• Pneumatic opening and closing – Reduces manual effort while providing consistent pressure from cycle to cycle
• Manual swing-away operation – Upper platen swings completely away from the work area for unobstructed access
• 16" x 20" platen – Full-size pressing area for apparel, transfers, and rigid substrates
• Two-hand cycle activation – Pressing cycle is activated using dual push-buttons for controlled pneumatic operation
• Automatic opening – Press releases automatically when the timed cycle is complete
• Up to 400 g/cm² pressure – Provides consistent pneumatic pressure for a wide range of transfer applications
• 2200 W heating system – Delivers strong heating performance for textile and rigid substrate applications
• Programmable preheating – Supports workflows requiring a separate pre-press cycle
• 10 programmable recipes – Save frequently used time, temperature, and substrate settings
• Adaptive regulation – Helps optimize temperature control for sublimation, textile, DTG, and other applications
• Dual production counters – Helps track pressing quantities
• Eco Mode – Helps reduce energy consumption during periods of inactivity
• Standby Mode – Provides additional energy-saving functionality when the press is not actively being used
• 40 x 50 cm Nomex® cover included
• Designed and manufactured in France
• 2-year machine warranty
• 10-year heating element warranty

Applications

• Heat Transfer Vinyl / Flex
• Screen Print Transfers
• Textile Sublimation
• Rigid Substrate Sublimation
• Laser Transfers
• Direct-to-Garment Applications

Digital Controls

• Time control
• Temperature control
• Programmable preheating time
• 10 programmable time / temperature / substrate recipes
• Adaptive regulation for different transfer applications
• Eco Mode
• Standby Mode
• Dual production counters

Specifications

Type	Pneumatic
Operation	Pneumatic Open / Close with Manual Swing-Away Upper Platen
Platen Size	40 x 50 cm / 16" x 20"
Maximum Material Thickness	17 mm
Maximum Pressure	400 g/cm²
Maximum Temperature	220°C / 429°F
Power	2200 W
Power Supply	240 V Single-Phase + Neutral + Ground
Amperage	10 A
Weight	81 kg / 179 lbs
Dimensions	621 x 847 x 572 mm / 24" x 33" x 22"
Applications	Flex, Direct to Garment, Rigid Substrate Sublimation, Textile Sublimation, Laser Transfer, Screen Printing