Lotus LTS 550 / LTS 560 Pneumatic Heat Press Series

The Lotus LTS 550 / LTS 560 Pneumatic Heat Press Series is a versatile professional platform designed for apparel decoration, sportswear, workwear, sublimation, technical textiles, lamination, and specialty heat transfer applications. Available in two platen sizes and multiple configurations, the LTS 550 / 560 family allows decorators to choose the combination of working area and technology that best fits their production needs.

The LTS 550 features a 40 x 50 cm pressing area, while the larger LTS 560 provides a 45 x 60 cm pressing area. Both sizes use pneumatic operation to reduce repetitive operator effort and provide consistent pressure from cycle to cycle. At the push of a button, the heating platen lowers and remains under pressure for the programmed transfer time before automatically opening when the cycle is complete.

The standard pneumatic configuration provides a strong all-around solution for everyday heat transfer production. The S configuration adds independently controlled upper and lower heated platens for applications such as rhinestones, heat-sensitive sportswear, lamination, and processes that benefit from heating from both sides. The TS configuration adds Lotus's touchscreen control system for enhanced programming and production tracking.

For challenging garments and substrates, the M configuration uses Lotus's inflatable membrane technology. Instead of relying on a conventional rigid lower platen, the flexible membrane inflates during the pressing cycle to help compensate for variations in surface height. This makes it especially useful around seams, zippers, buttons, pockets, plackets, and other raised garment features where conventional flat pressure can be difficult to maintain.

Across the series, Lotus's Mikanit 2.0 heating technology provides fast warm-up and stable temperature distribution, while individually serviceable heating elements support long-term professional use. Modular lower platens and optional cap attachments further expand the LTS 550 / 560 platform for sleeves, pockets, children's apparel, headwear, and other specialty products.

Choose Your Model

Choose Your Configuration

Key Features

• Pneumatic operation – Reduces repetitive operator effort while providing consistent pressure from cycle to cycle
• Automatic opening – Heating platen lifts automatically when the programmed transfer cycle is complete
• Two platen sizes – Choose between 40 x 50 cm and 45 x 60 cm standard pressing areas
• Multiple specialized configurations – Select from standard pneumatic, dual-heated, touchscreen, membrane, BAG, and PSA options where offered
• Freestanding lower platen – Compatible configurations allow garments to be threaded onto the platen in a single layer
• Modular platen system – Optional specialty platens can be quickly exchanged for different garments and transfer placements
• Optional cap attachments – Expand compatible configurations for headwear decoration
• 3 programmable presets – Save commonly used time and temperature settings on compatible models
• Production counter – Helps track completed pressing cycles
• Pre- and post-press functionality – Allows shortened pressing cycles without changing the primary transfer program
• Mikanit 2.0 heating technology – Designed for fast heating and even, stable temperature distribution
• Serviceable heating elements – Individual heating rods can be replaced separately when required
• Acoustic and visual alerts – Provide clear feedback when pressing cycles are complete
• 2-year heat press warranty
• 10-year heating system warranty

Configuration-Specific Features

• Standard: Pneumatic closing with automatic opening, digital controls, three programmable presets, and job counter
• S: Independently controlled upper and lower heating platens can operate together, while the upper heating system can also be used independently
• S: Particularly useful for rhinestones and for reducing press marks on heat-sensitive sportswear and technical textiles
• TS: Touchscreen interface allows programs to be created and named for frequently used applications
• TS: Tracks individual production jobs and total machine operating time
• TS: Interface available in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
• M: Inflatable membrane conforms around differences in garment thickness to provide more consistent pressure
• M: Helps accommodate seams, buttons, zippers, plackets, pockets, and other raised garment features
• M: Uses a 38 x 48 cm usable membrane area on the LTS 550 M and 43 x 58 cm on the LTS 560 M

Applications

• Heat Transfer Vinyl / Flex
• Flock Transfers
• Screen Print Transfers
• Textile Sublimation
• Rigid Sublimation Media
• Sportswear
• Workwear and Uniforms
• Technical Textiles
• Lamination
• Fixation
• Rhinestone Applications with S Models
• Uneven and Raised Garment Surfaces with M Models
• Caps with Compatible Optional Cap Attachments
• Sleeves, Pockets, and Specialty Placements with Optional Platens

Specifications

Specifications vary by configuration. Membrane models use a slightly smaller usable pressing area than the corresponding standard heating platen because of the inflatable membrane system.