Heat Press metal expanding?

is it a swing-away?

if so then it might just need to be re-packed with high-temp grease (auto-parts store)
should be minimal bolts holding it on

hi,

Thank you for that. It is a swing away.
I will give it a go.

cheers

are you talking about the metal rod? the fat rod pushing the plate down in its little housing?

hmmm....

good question 1Arm
i took it to mean the swing-motion, but it could also be the press-motion

either way, i think a dismantle, clean and re-grease is the ticket
probably just dry/foreign particles

What brand and model press is it?
How old is it?

hi,
yes it is the fat rod that pushes the plate down, it seems to be area around the pivot point and that fat rod.

I've ordered some metal free high temp grease, so when that turns up I will clean it and re grease, as I looked today and it feel dry and free from and form of lube.

I cant think of the make at the moment, but it is about 6-7 months old, however it has only been used about 4 times.

thank you all for your replies.