The difference between the Secabo LITE series and the Secabo SMART series
What is the difference between Secabo’s Smart series of transfer presses and the new Lite series? Find out in our blog.
Anyone looking for a suitable machine for textile transfers will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of products available on the market. However,Secabo’stransfer pressesremain particularly popular. Naturally, we also have a wide selection available inthe YOW! online shop.
The possible applications of atransfer pressare as varied as the different transfer methods themselves.Transfer pressesenable both professionals and ambitious hobbyists alike to bring their personal ideas to life
Design ideas, such as:
- Creativemug designs
- Personalisedmouse mats
- Customisation and design of clothing such asT-shirts, jackets or jumpers, for example for bands, schools, workwear and designer collections
- Durable customisation of alltextileswith designs usingflock and flex films– ideal for sports clubs
- Creation of personalisedbaseball caps
- Designing your owntowels and bathroom textiles
- Production of your ownbag collection
As a result, we’re now being asked this question particularly often:
What exactly is the difference between the SMART series and the new LITE series of Secabo transfer presses?
So here’s a direct comparison of the latest facts:
The SMART series:
- digital controller
- automatic-opening toggle press
- Bluetooth interface
- Free transfer app
- New features of the controller:
- Settings for pre-pressing
- Counting function
- Sleep and auto-off modes
- 10 memory slots for transfer parameters
- New twist-and-push knob
- Large display
- and much more
- New intelligent design and construction
- High-quality materials and finishes
- Optionally fitted with quick-change plates for fast and easy use
- Optional quick-change system
- Optional slide extension
The LITE series:
- equipped with electronics developed on the basis of Secabo’s extensive industry expertise
- digital controller
- High-quality materials and finishes
- modular design
- Can optionally be fitted quickly and easily with interchangeable plates, quick-change systems and slide extensions
- Easily replaceable components
- A basic product with great upgrade options, offering good value for money and ideal for beginners:
- numerous options for creating your own ideal work tool
- Individual base plates and heating plates can be retrofitted cost-effectively
- Components can be easily replaced
- Opens automatically after a set time
- An audible signal sounds three seconds beforehand
- Can be retrofitted with the diaphragm base plate and a number of other plates
- Alternatively, an upgrade to the Secabo TB7 Thermobase, the heated base plate, is possible
→ The control system has been deliberately kept simple to enable the user to handle the press even more effectively
And now to the question at hand: what is the difference, then?
As you may have gathered from the above, the LITE series was designed as a ‘simplified series’. Externally, the only difference between it and the Smart series is the controller. Here too, the controller has been designed to be simpler, making it user-friendly for any beginner. There are no major differences here in terms of settings such as temperature, time, etc.
How do the two series differ from one another in terms of function?
In short, the LITE series heat transfer presses are entry-level products with excellent upgrade options. The price is kept lower partly because the upgrade options are only available as optional extras. With the more expensive transfer presses, such as the SMART series, these are already included. This explains the price differences. And, of course, a particular highlight of the SMART series is the free Secabo app, which allows you to control the press whilst simultaneously accessing a comprehensive database of functions.
It was important to Secabo that even beginners could buy transfer presses, without being put off by the price. Many users simply do not need the advanced functions and prefer to keep their textile finishing work straightforward. This series has been developed precisely for that purpose. The great thing about it, however, is that thanks to the modular design of the LITE series, an upgrade to the Secabo SMART series is possible at any time. In terms of functionality, therefore, there is hardly any difference between the two presses.
Conclusion:
For beginners and those new to the textile finishing business, the presses in the LITE series are definitely a great starting point and a truly excellent product, thanks to their simple, straightforward functions. If you’re starting your own business, you’ll be completely satisfied with the TC5 LITE or TC7 LITEpress. Experts with their own businesses and a little more experience will find the SMART series ideal and will be delighted with its wide range of functions.
If you need help choosing the rightheat transfer pressfor you, YOW! customer service will be happy to assist. You can reach us by telephone on 0800-9697467, by email atmail@y-o-w.comor via ourcontact form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
