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Old May 18th, 2008 May 18, 2008 6:18:08 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hi, I am new to the heatpress adventure and recently bought a second hand press. The rubber mat is missing and I have been trying to figure out what material I should use. As I am in New zealand, its a bit hard to source.

I can get:
silicone rubber> good to 210C very expensive
EPDM> good to 140C mid price
Neoprene> good to 120C very cheap.

At the moment I am just using a folded blanket and it seems to work fine, and does not get very hot.

Any advice much appreciated.
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I would contact the manufacturer and find out the specs. Good luck. ..... JB
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Its just silicone foam,, comes in grey and red.
 
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I too am looking for a pad for my 2nd heat press it's like 15x15 and 1/2 inch thick. any hekp on where i could obtain this would be helpful.
 
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