Here are some examples of dye sublimation printing examples we did at a recent trade-show. We used Sawgrass ArtainiumUV inks along with Ergosoft Posterprint V12

More examples of sublimation examples including trade-show backdrops, banners, sublimation on wood, and cermaic tiles are available in our dye sub section.

*** UPDATE *** Full Release of Wasatch SoftRip 6.0 is now available
Wasatch has recently announced availability of Wasatch SoftRIP ver 6.0. with full release sometime in late October. There are several new time-saving workflow options and media-saving nesting tools available in this version.

Anyone purchasing Version 5.3 today will receive the upgrade to Version 6.0 free of charge at the time of its full release. Fortunately, all imaging configurations and all RIP and Print queues from Version 5.3 work perfectly in Version 6.0.

Stay tuned for a review - in the meantime read our write up on the importance of RIP software and an overview of wasatch 5.3.

Jesse J Heap & Son introduces a lighweight version of their popular selling EZ Fold Garment rack. The E-Z Folder 741 has a 250lb capacity and folds down for easy storage. It’s ideal for transporting garments to trade shows, sales demonstrations and bridal trunk shows.

Dec 2004

• Rebuilt 4524 Collar & Cuff Fusing Press added
• Recently acquire used Astex 9060 Fusing/Laminating Machine. Ideal for the tailored clothing industry this machine is ideal for large parts in the automotive, leather and textile industry.
• AIT Heat Seal Label Press added
• AIT Electromagnetic Heat Transfer System added

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Nov 2004  

• Added brochure for sign show that highlights the various substrates that sawgrass inks support.
• Added Dye-Sublimation brochure for Altantic City Sign Show which highlights total solution package including sawgrass sublijet inks, wasatch softrip 5.1, epson 7600/9600 and AIT/ASTEX Heat Transfer Printing Equipment.
• Added information about the Sawgrass Bulk Ink system for the Total Solution system.

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Sept 2004  

• Update to Wind-all Model A44 for webbing, heavy elastics and knit borders
• Update to So-Fast Spot Elastic Attachment for elastic waistbanding

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June 2004  

• Sublimation Ink News - Sawgrass has extended a license to Lechler SpA to offer dye sublimation inks for wide-format digital printing. Lechler sells dye sub inks under the brand name Manoukian-Argon inks.

Added several new folders for waistband operations.

One Piece Band in Rolls

Right Angle Waistband Folder
Collapsible Right Angle Waistband Folder
Variable Width Right Angle Waistband Folder
Waistband Binder

One Piece Band (w/ Elastic Insert)

Right Angle Waistband Folder with Elastic Insert
Right Angle Elastic Waistband Folder

Two Piece Rolls in Band

Two Piece Banding Folder
Collapsible Two Piece Waistband Folder

Banding with Short Pieces

Horn Type Waistband Folder (Long Style)
Horn Type Waistband Folder (Short Type)
Collapsible Horn Type Waistband Folder

Banding in Strips or Rolls

C Type Waistband Folder

Special Purpose Banders

Collapsible C Type Waistband Folder with Air Jet Feed
Bibbing & Banding Overalls
Two Piece Waistband Loop Attachment

Wasitband Curtain Folders

Waistband Curtain Folder

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May 2004  

• Demonstration of rebuilding process for remanufactured machinery available.
• Jesse J. Heap & Son is in the market for buying used AIT/Astex Heat transfer and Fusing machines.

Additional video demonstrations for the following heat transfer printing equipment:

• Vaporpress Spotting Table
• AIT/Astex 354
• AIT/Astex 1112
• AIT/Astex 7360IJ

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Apr 2004  

• Introduction of an updated version of the Wind-All Traversing Winder Model #A6
• Looking to sell your Astex/AIT Heat transfer or fusing machine equipment? Jesse J. Heap & Son is in the business of buying these machines. Please contact us for more information.
• Tips for Fusing Machine care and maintenance added
• Rebuilt Machinery FAQ Added

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Mar 2004  

• Added Heat Transfer Printing Equipment Introduction Section.
• To avoid confusion we have added the Adams International Technologies (AIT) brand name to all existing Astex equipment names.

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Jan 2004  

• Remanufactured Mark II Heat Transfer Machine - Model #158

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Nov 01 2003

• Remanufactured pleating machine parts added including bands, blades (knives combs), springs, nomex covers, shirring springs, and heating elements. These parts are available for mutual and chandler machines.

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August 15 2003

• New Heat Transfer Machine introduced - the Astex 1224PA Heat Seal Label Press. Suited for automatic roll to roll transfers this Heat Press is pneumatically operated.
• Astex Heat Transfer Press heirarchy PDF file for customers to get a clearer picture of the variety of heat transfer machines available

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August 19 2003

• Added frequently asked questions for the total solutions package for sublimation printing.
• News release about Total Solutions Package in PDF Format or HTML Format or Text Format or MS Word 2000 Format.

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August 13, 2003

• Total Solutions package for dye-sublimation printing has been added. The comphrensive package includes
• Wasatch SoftRip TX software
• Epson Pro Stylus Large Format Printers
• Sawgrass Sublimation Inks
• Astex Heat Transfer Presses.

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March 2, 2003

• Added Rebuilt #7536 to Reconditioned heat transfer machine section.

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July 2002

• Towers Machine Co. Slitter Model #1800 (New Machine)

April - May 2002

• Automatic Flag Strip pictures updated with text descriping various different parts.
• Astex 6 Station Carousel - heat transfer machine
• Spanish version of Elastic Waistbanding machine added ( Versión española de la máquina elástico de Waistbanding agregada)
• Machines for Sewing Flags and/or Printing Flags & Banners
• Directions to Jesse J. Heap & Son

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January 2002

• Added 6 new Astex Heat Transfer Machines

• Astex Model 1112
• Astex Model 1210PA
• Astex Model 7240IJ
• Astex Model 1211PA
• Astex Model 1215P
  
  
• New Email list to keep updated on new product updates

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September ‘02 - October ‘02

• Complete line of folders and attachments organized into a master list available here.
• A new astechnologies apparel machinery page has been added with Heat Transfer Machines, Laminating Systems, Fusing Machines, Inspection & Measuring Machines, Unwinds & Rewinds, and Carts, Racks, and other Storage Devices.
• Spanish version of Astex Fusing Machines added. (Versión española de las máquinas de fusión de Astex agregadas. )
• Printable version of product pages available. Click on the PRINTABLE VERSION link to use this option.
• The ability to mail specific pages links to associates is now available for most pages. Click on the MAIL THIS PAGE link to use this option.

August 31, 2001

• Two remanufactured Astex Fusing machines to our rebuilt section.
• Astex #9048
• Astex #6872

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July 17, 2001 

• TWO Model #4524 24″ High Pressure Collar & Cuff Fusing machines
• ONE Model #202T High Pressure Platen Type fuse Press
• ONE Ace Strip Cutter 10″ Width Digital Controls

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July 12, 2001 

• Added three reconditioned Judelshon cutters and Winders to the rebuit Cutting and Winding Section
• Judelsohn 340 Eletrical Cutting Machine
• Judelsohn 320W Musketter Winding and Cutting Machine
• Judelsohn 360 Three Motor Single Knife Roll Cutter
• Added new Automatic Flag Stripping Machine. More information to come.

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July 03, 2001   

• Added new video demonstrations of various heat transfer machines, fusing machines, and the remanufactured judelshon bias sewing unit.
• Added new Automatic Flag Stripping Machine. More information to come.

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June 18, 2001   

• Added so-fast drawstring inserter (#4900) and air assisted drawstring inserter (#4950) for draw string insertion.
• View graphical representation of the so-fast drawstring inserter process.

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June 10, 2001   

• Added two singer pleating machines for use on dresses, blouses, aprons, skirts, children’s clothes, and trimmings on a great variety of articles.

• Machine 31-37
• Machine 31-63

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June 7, 2001   

• Added reconditioned 2 and 3 roll collander machine to the rebuilt collander section.

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June 6, 2001   

• Added Box Pleating Machine with double needle, and two threaded chainlock.
• Added pictures of the reconditioned Judelshon Bias Sewing Unit.

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May 7, 2001   

• Added (2) remanufactured Judelshon Bias Sewing Unit with a Fabric Doubler and automatic edge control. The unit has a Juki Edge cutter with seam opener and yardage counter.

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April 4, 2001   

• Added remanufactured Astex 7900T Heat Transfer Machine with 60″ Belt Width.

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March 26, 2001   

• Added remanufactured Astex 9060 Fusing Machine with 60″ Belt Width.

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February 24, 2001   

• Added Wind-All high speed Winding & Measuring machine

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February 12, 2001   

• Added the following Trucks and Racks to our Garment Reprographic Trucks and Racks Section

• “Z” - Rack Options and Accessories
• The Original “Z” Garment Rack
• The E-Z Fold Garment Rack
• Four Rail “Z” Garment Rack
• Fold n’ Nest Shelf Trucks
• Double Rail “Z” Rack
• Combination Rack
• Century Garment Rack

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February 3, 2001   

• Added two remanufactured heat transfer machines

• Astex #162 - Table Top Platen Heat Transfer Printing Machine
• Astex #354 - Table Top Platen Heat Transfer Printing Machine

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January 12, 2001   

• Added parts list for the So-Fast #5100 Pneumatic Cutter and the Hoffee Pneumatic Cutter.

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January 9, 2001   

• Added replacement parts for Motor Controller Parts to our Wind-All Equipment Section.

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January 7, 2001   

• Added replacement parts for Cloth Puller Feeders to our Wind-All Equipment Section.
• Added more replacement parts and accessories to our Wind-All Equipment Line

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January 2, 2001   

• Added replacement discs for our line of Wind-All Equipment
• No. 2R Motor Control and No. 6 Controller Assembly added to Wind-All Equipment Section.
• Added several Cloth Pullers to our Wind-All Equipment Section.
• Added replacement parts for Cloth Puller Feeders to our Wind-All Equipment Section.

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December 30 , 2000

• Added several replacement parts and accessories for our line of Wind-All equipment.

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December 16 , 2000

• Added Portable Rewinder for winding bandages, strip charts, and retention charts to the wind-all section

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December 3 , 2000

• Added index for Inspection Machines & So-Fast and Hoffee Cutters and attachments.

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November 14, 2000

• Added Welding Gun for Joining and Patching Fusing Machines Belt

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October 1, 2000

• (3) remanufactured Heat Transfer Printing Machines added to Rebuilt Apparel Machinery section.
• Two Heat Transfer Pressing Machines - Astex Model #165.
• One Rotary Drum Heat Transfer Press - Astex Model #7536.

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September 27 , 2000

• New remanufactured Astex Fusing Machine available. Model #6424 with 24″ belt width.

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May 29, 2000

• Two new laminating machines added: The Astex 6800 Series, and the Astex 361 Powder Coater. A new Laminating Section has been added.

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May 25, 2000

• We have added (4) machines to our remanufactured apparel machinery section.

• (1) The Astex 7952 Heat Transfer Machine designed for electrostatically printed heat transfer paper.
• (3) The Astex 289 High Pressure Shirt Collar/Cuff Fusing Machine for smaller productions
• We have also added a Knit Shirt Placket Fusing Machine System to our new Astex Fusing machine section.

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The 7240IJ Heat Press is now equipped with an optional unwind system for narrow web printing of laces, ribbons, lanyards, and more.